GEICO Releases Android and iPad Mobile Apps

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GEICO, currently leading the mobile insurance market with the top-rated GEICO GloveBox application, is expanding the universe of customer-friendly insurance services by offering auto insurance applications for use on iPad™ mobile digital devices and mobile devices running the Android™ operating system.

The popular GEICO GloveBox app is now available as an Android™ application and users will have the ability to:

• Pay auto insurance bill
• Access current insurance ID cards
• Record accident information
• Reach GEICO by phone for all insurance needs
• View a selection of GEICO videos posted on YouTube

The GEICO GloveBox app takes advantage of the iPad™ mobile digital device’s unique capabilities, and provides the following features:

• Split-screen display that allows easy access to the main menu
• Social media in-app browser for GEICO’s social media pages
• Auto how-to’s … now with images!
• New condensed layout for Accident Helper and Bill Pay & ID Card(s)

“GEICO wants the best experience for our customers at all times,” said Dave Weaver, manager of mobile applications. “Our mobile applications for iPad™ mobile digital devices and Android™ operating system were built with that in mind.”

“Instead of simply shrinking our existing website, we reinvented the interaction with our latest applications,” said Steve Smith, assistant vice president of GEICO’s internet business unit.

To experience GEICO.com’s latest innovation, visit http://www.geico.com/information/mobile.

iPad is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. GEICO provides auto insurance coverage for 9 million policyholders and insures more than 16 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and mobile homes. Coverage for life, boats, homes and apartments is available through the GEICO Insurance Agency. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com.

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Source: GEICO