GEICO's Metairie Claims Office Reopens

METAIRIE, La., Sept. 15 -- GEICO has reopened its Louisiana drive-in claims operation in Metairie at 3610 S. I-10 Service Road, Suite 101. The site was closed under evacuation orders following Hurricane Katrina, but GEICO's claims professionals moved quickly back into the facility after getting word from state and city officials to proceed.

Throughout the past two weeks, GEICO adjusters from around the country traveled throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to serve policyholders and pay customers for claims losses. Several GEICO CAT teams are delivering water and essential supplies to hurricane victims.

Policyholders were advised throughout Hurricane Katrina to report claims on geico.com or through GEICO's 1-800-841-3000 number.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the fourth largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. It provides auto insurance coverage for more than 6 million policyholders and insures more than 10 million vehicles. GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies. GEICO provides consumers with sales, service and claims capabilities on its geico.com Web site. Consumers may also contact the company at its toll free 1-800-841-3000 number. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com/.