GEICO's operating subsidiaries include GEICO General Insurance, GEICO Indemnity, and GEICO Casualty.

The company covers more than 27 million vehicles with its auto policies. It also provides coverage for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, RVs, boats, and small commercial fleets.

GEICO serves as a general agent for other products -- including homeowners, renters, and life insurance -- written by non-affiliated insurers.

Geographic Reach

GEICO does business in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia. It operates about 120 offices and claims centers in some 40 states. The company also has a couple of international offices.

Sales and Marketing

Rather than employing a sales force, GEICO utilizes direct marketing campaigns; customers sign up for coverage directly online or over the phone.

In 2019 GEICO became the official insurance partner of NASCAR.

Financial Performance

GEICO's premiums earned has increased over the past couple of years. In 2018 premiums earned increased 13% to $33.4 billion.

Strategy

GEICO enjoys strong business growth with lower costs thanks to its direct marketing campaigns which don't involve a company sales force. Premiums written in 2018 increased 18% over the prior year as the company signed new customers as raised rates. And although new business growth slowed down 5% in 2018, the firm had $2.4 billion in pre-tax underwriting gains that year. GEICO lost $450 million in 2017 due to claims from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Company Background

Leo Goodwin founded GEICO Government Employees Insurance Company in 1933. The company became a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway in 1996. By 2009, GEICO was operating in all 50 US states.