GEICO Holds Open House on August 19 for Job Candidates

BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2006 -- GEICO's Buffalo service center is recruiting new associates and will hold an open house for people interested in starting a career with GEICO. The open house takes place Saturday, August 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Buffalo Service Center, 300 CrossPoint Parkway, Getzville, N.Y.

GEICO has career opportunities available at all levels, including entry- level associates, college graduates and those applicants with experience in claims.

To submit an application online, readers should go to http://www.geico.com/ and click open the Careers tab. Then open the link to GEICO locations (right hand column) and select Buffalo, N.Y. for job listings and to fill out an online employment application.

GEICO established an office in Buffalo in 2004. Since then, the office has been a large part of the community through GEICO Corporate Community Citizens. Associates donate their time and talent to local organizations such as Cradle Beach, United Way, the American Heart Association and the Leukemia Society.

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/.