GEICO welcomes record-setting 11-millionth policy owner in Tucson

Business Wire, Inc.

TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Adam Smith of Las Vegas was greeted by hundreds of associates in GEICO’s Tucson office when he arrived in town last week to celebrate being the owner of the company’s record-setting 11-millionth auto policy.

Record-setting policy owner Adam Smith of Las Vegas and the GEICO Gecko were greeted by hundreds of associates when they arrived at GEICO'sTucson office. (Photo: Business Wire)

“The monetary saving is excellent,” said Smith. “Out of all the people that bought GEICO auto insurance that day, I was the 11-millionth one. It’s surreal.”

The GEICO Gecko was among the first to welcome Smith at the Tucson International Airport. Smith later met Christopher Oliva, the sales associate in GEICO’s Tucson office who sold the milestone policy, and Dillon Wheeler, a GEICO auto damage adjuster who referred Smith to GEICO to get a quote.

“I’ve been with GEICO for the 9- and 10-millionth policies sold, but to be part of this major milestone is a thrill beyond words,” said Oliva. “At the rate we seem to be going, I have no doubt I will see many more millions throughout my career here.”

Martha Furnas, Tucson’s regional vice president, was pleased with the hearty enthusiasm GEICO associates showered on Smith, Oliva and Wheeler.

“It’s been an exciting year for GEICO,” said Furnas. “We are thrilled that we crossed the 11-millionth policy threshold and proud that one of our very own associates from our Tucson office made the record-setting sale.”

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 handles auto insurance coverage for 11 million private passenger auto policies and insures more than 17.5 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). 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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