GEICO Names Carl Tims Liability Claims Director

LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 16, 2007 -- GEICO recently named Carl Tims of Lakeland, Fla., liability claims director for its Lakeland regional office.

Tims joined GEICO in 1992 as a service counselor in GEICO's Macon, Ga., regional office and went on to advance in the claims department, serving as manager of payment recovery and manager of the claim report center.

In 2005 Tims was appointed director of corporate claims performance review. He recently completed an executive development program at the company's headquarters in Chevy Chase, Md. before taking on his current responsibilities.

"We are fortunate to have an associate like Carl," said George Rogers, regional vice president for GEICO's Florida region. "His knowledge, skills and outstanding work ethic have helped him achieve great success at GEICO." GEICO is the third-largest personal auto insurer in the state.

Tims holds a bachelors degree from Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Ga. He has completed studies for his Casualty Claims Law Associates (CCLA) designation, his Associates in Claims (AIC) designation and most recently his Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.

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 12 million vehicles. GEICO, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, is 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/.