GEICO wins Clean Commute Contest

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In recognition of its ongoing efforts to lessen the environmental impact of its associates, GEICO was named one of two winners of the Maryland Green Registry and Clean Air Partners Clean Commute Contest. GEICO was selected as a winner of the contest for having the highest actual reduction in employee commute miles and was presented the award at a ceremony last night in Columbia, Md.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Maryland Green Registry and Clean Air Partners with this reward,” said Terry Perkins, GEICO’s assistant vice president of real estate and facilities management. “Our associates are fortunate that multiple transportation options are available for their commute. Receiving this award is a testament to the many associates who are interested in supporting activities that are environmentally friendly.”

GEICO offers associates in the company’s corporate headquarters in Chevy Chase, Md., numerous commuting alternatives to driving, including vanpools, carpools and subsidized fares on public transportation.

The Maryland Green Registry and Clean Air Partners Clean Commute Contest was created to recognize organizations that have reduced employee vehicle commute miles by encouraging employees to walk, bike, use mass transit, rideshare, telecommute or work compressed work weeks. For more information on the award, go to the Maryland Green Registry website.

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. Personal umbrella protection is also available. Coverage for commercial auto insurance is underwritten by Government Employees Insurance Company. In some cases coverage is provided through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc., either under an arrangement with National Indemnity Company (NICO), a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, or with non-affiliated insurance companies.

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. GEICO is the fifth largest private passenger auto insurer in Texas as reported by A.M. Best. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com.

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Source: GEICO