GEICO names John Pham vice president of Virginia Beach regional operations

Business Wire

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GEICO has named John Pham vice president of its regional operations in Virginia Beach. Pham will oversee all business functions for Virginia and North Carolina insureds, as well as GEICO's military, motorcycle and recreational vehicle divisions.

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John Pham, vice president of GEICO's regional operations in Virginia Beach. (Photo: Business Wire)

Pham joined GEICO in 1990 as a management intern, and advanced through several claims leadership roles. He was later named a sales director, and then took over responsibility for directing GEICO's motorcycle division. In 2005, Pham was elected an assistant vice president of claims for GEICO's Fredericksburg, Va., office, and assumed the same role for GEICO's office on Long Island prior to becoming regional vice president of GEICO's New York operations.

"John has built an impressive GEICO resume working in several management roles, and most recently running operations in New York, where GEICO is the leading auto insurer," said Bill Roberts, GEICO president and chief operating officer. "I'm confident GEICO's Virginia Beach region will continue to excel under John's leadership."

In Virginia Beach, Pham succeeds Joe Thomas, who retired after a distinguished career of more than four decades with GEICO.

Pham graduated with honors from George Washington University with a degree in international affairs. He also holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and GEICO Certified Underwriter designations.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the second-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 14 million private passenger customers, insuring more than 23 million vehicles (auto & cycle).

Using GEICO’s online service center, policyholders can purchase policies, make policy changes, report claims and print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through the GEICO App, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent.

GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available.

For more information, go to www.geico.com.