Katy Employees Rate GEICO Among Houston’s Best Places to Work

Insurer ranks No. 6 among extra-large employers on Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work list

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GEICO’s Katy office is one of Houston’s best places to work, according to its own employees. The insurer ranked sixth among extra-large employers on the Houston Business Journal’s 2026 Best Places to Work list, which is based on confidential employee surveys.

The Business Journal recognized 83 companies at its Best Places to Work Awards luncheon on Nov. 5. GEICO was honored in the extra-large category, which includes Houston-area employers with more than 400 employees. Quantum Workplace conducted the surveys, which evaluate factors such as leadership, communication, development opportunities, recognition, flexibility and innovation.

“Our Katy employees have built this office since it opened in 2014, and this recognition belongs to them,” said Yvonne Obeng-Curwood, head of claims service operations at GEICO and Katy campus leader. “They support each other and serve our customers every day, and it shows in how they describe working here.”

GEICO has deep roots in Texas. The company was founded in Fort Worth in 1936 and is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. The Katy office opened in 2014 and is home to 1,700 employees.

About GEICO
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company), the third-largest auto insurer in the U.S., was founded in 1936 and insures vehicles in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. GEICO, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Along with personal auto insurance, commercial auto and personal umbrella coverages are also available. Homeowners, renters, condo, flood, identity theft, term life, and more coverages are written through non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, LLC. Visit GEICO.com for a quote or to learn more.