GEICO Associate in Buffalo Sells Company's 7 Millionth Auto Policy

Sales Representative Stephanie Hall Helps Company Reach 7 Millionth Policyholder Mark

BUFFALO, April 20 -- On the evening of March 13, 2006, GEICO sales representative Stephanie Hall, of Buffalo, made history by selling the company's seven millionth policy. Hall, who has been with the company since December 2004, helped GEICO reach this new milestone during the company's 70th anniversary year.

"I feel like I got really lucky," Hall said. "GEICO already offers such great job incentives that I can't believe I received so much recognition just for doing my job." Hall is no stranger to hard work. Before joining the GEICO team, she was in the Army Reserves and was deployed in Iraq from March 2003 until April 2004, where she was a member of a civil affairs team.

Hall sold GEICO's seven millionth policy to Kevin Percell of Shelton, Conn. who was looking for a new automobile insurer.

"We're honored to have so many hardworking associates like Stephanie on GEICO's team," said John Zinno, general manager of the company's Buffalo office. "We would never have been able to reach this milestone without our dedicated associates and our loyal policyholders. We are truly grateful to all of those who have helped us reach this point. Stephanie's efforts are an outstanding example of the great work all of our associates do here at GEICO everyday."

"Our thanks go out to all of our policyholders who have made it possible for GEICO to reach seven million policyholders, from those who have had policies with us for many years to those who have recently joined us," said GEICO Chairman Tony Nicely. "Our low rates and dedication to giving customers a superior service experience have also had a helping hand in bringing us to the seven million customer level. We enjoyed our good fortune with celebrations in each of our 12 major offices around the country. All of our 20,000 associates worked hard to make this happen and I congratulate them."

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 7 million policyholders and insures more than 11 million vehicles. GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies. Rated A++ for financial stability by A.M. Best Company, GEICO keeps its rates low by dealing directly with the customer. GEICO provides consumers with outstanding sales, service and claims capabilities on its geico.com Web site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers may also contact the company at its toll free 1-800-841-3000 number. 15 minutes could save you 15% on car insurance. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com/.