HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GEICO's Catastrophe Response (CAT) teams, which include auto damage adjusters, supervisors and managers, and IT personnel, arrived in Houston and are working in the affected areas to assist policyholders in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
GEICO urges policyholders to report any losses as early as possible on GEICO Mobile, or by logging onto GEICO's Claims Center or calling 1-800-841-3000. Commercial vehicle policyholders can file a claim by calling 1-866-509-9444.
GEICO earlier installed express call lines for Hurricane Harvey claims and the company reports its claims teams are effectively answering the incoming calls. GEICO adjusters expect to see several thousand vehicles through Sunday.
Dan Beacom, GEICO regional vice president, urges policyholders to take the necessary steps to protect their families and to follow the directions of local officials throughout the hurricane event.
GEICO officials say that additional information is available at GEICO’s online Catastrophe Center with preparedness tips, links to other important hurricane information and weather sites, and immediate claims handling capabilities.
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 15 million private passenger customers, insuring more than 24 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 GEICO Mobile, 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.
