GEICO Has Good News for Job Hunters; Theyre Hiring

Despite the current economy, layoffs and high unemployment rates, GEICO has some very good news: the company is actively recruiting and plans to hire 870 new associates for positions in 19 different states in the first quarter alone.

According to Geri Lanier, assistant vice president of human resources, “In a tough job market, customer service positions remain very stable. While other companies are cutting back, we are hiring. We have actually increased our starting salaries by 2.5 per cent for our line positions. We’re encouraging applicants to act quickly because we want to fill these positions in the first quarter of 2009.”

In the past two years, GEICO has added 1,942 jobs companywide and received many accolades including being named a “Best Place to Launch Your Career” by BusinessWeek and a “Top Entry-Level and Top Intern Employer” by CollegeGrad.com.

Debra Blake, who was recently promoted to a customer service supervisor in the company’s Virginia Beach, Va., office, said, “GEICO has great company culture, outstanding benefits, and career paths to fit any lifestyle. GEICO has also provided me with all the tools I need to climb the ladder of success and shape my career.”

“This is a great time to build a career with GEICO,” said Jan Stewart, vice president of human resources. “We expect continued growth in 2009 and are looking for well-qualified associates who want to grow with GEICO and be part of our success.

“We are pleased to announce that because of GEICO’s continued growth, we’re hiring for customer service, claims, sales, and auto damage adjuster positions in all of the companies regional offices and service centers,” Stewart continued. “The company’s corporate office, located near Washington, D.C., is also recruiting for qualified information technology professionals, actuaries and analysts.”

To view job openings or to submit an application online, go to www.geico.jobs. Online career videos are also available at www.youtube.com/jobsatgeico.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States based on the latest 12 months of written premium. It provides auto insurance coverage for nearly 8.5 million policyholders and insures more than 14.4 million vehicles.