Insurance

  2009 JUN 19 - (VerticalNews.com) -- GEICO congratulates IndyCar driver Paul Tracy for his performance on Sunday at the Indianapolis 500 where he won over the crowd and garnered overwhelming media exposure. Tracy, who was as high as 4th position in his #15 GEICO car, remained in the top 10 and finished in 9th place to record his second-best finish at the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

  "I came here to win, so the result wasn't what we were looking for, but we did finish 9th in Indy, so I'm happy for GEICO and the KV Racing Technology team," Tracy said. "I had a great month here and I cannot thank Jimmy Vasser (team owner), Kevin Kalkhoven (team owner) and GEICO enough for giving me the opportunity to come back here. I've enjoyed my time here at IMS and look forward to hopefully returning next year. ...read more

  2009 JUN 19 - (VerticalNews.com) -- As National Hurricane Preparedness Week comes to a close ? and hurricane season gets ready to begin ? GEICO wants to help residents prepare for the unexpected and stressful situations that hurricanes and tropical storms can bring.

  GEICO is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you with claims, but there are a number of steps that everybody can take to ensure the safety of their families and property prior to a storm's arrival. Listen to all evacuation orders. The National Weather Service issues weather warnings, updates and evacuations online and through local radio and television stations. The National Hurricane Center recommends that if your emergency manager says to evacuate, you should do so immediately. Put together a family disaster supply kit. The kit should include a manual can opener, blankets, clothing, toiletries, prescription drugs, first aid kits, flashlights, a tool set, batteries, radios, pet care items and plenty of water. The National Hurricane Center recommends one gallon of water daily per person for seven days. Many coastal states offer tax-free shopping days before hurricane season to give residents a chance to stock up on these necessities. Create an evacuation plan for your family. Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so each family member has a single point of contact. Keep your vehicles filled with gas and keep cash on hand. If you are forced to leave your vehicle, put it on blocks and wrap it with tarps to keep the water out. Check your home's insurance coverage. Flood damage is usually not covered by homeowner's policies. It is important to protect family valuables such as photographs and computers and keep important documents in a waterproof container, including insurance, medical records and bank account numbers ...read more

  2009 JUN 5 - (VerticalNews.com) -- GEICO associates began providing online quotes to Massachusetts drivers today, and company representatives marked the occasion with an informal reception this morning in Boston to meet state and local officials.

  "We have been looking forward to serving Massachusetts drivers for a long time," said Steve Cunningham, regional vice president, who hosted today's event. "We are very happy to be here and doing business with Massachusetts residents. We think we can bring them low rates and great service. ...read more