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GEICO Selects CCC's Pathways Workflow Platform

18 August 1997

GEICO Selects CCC's Pathways Workflow Platform

    CHICAGO, Aug. 18 -- GEICO, one of the premier auto insurers
in the U.S., has signed a multi-year contract with exclusivity provisions for
CCC's Pathways(R) Workflow Platform.
    CCC Information Services Inc. , the leading provider of
claims software and solutions for the automobile claims industry, today
announced that GEICO, the nation's seventh largest auto insurer, has selected
CCC's Pathways workflow/collision estimating system, its electronic
communications network and a full suite of products, including valuation
services, repair part valuation and notification, and digital imaging system
for staff adjusters.  A national rollout is scheduled to begin in September
1997.
    "The products and, services and technology of CCC's Pathways Estimating
Platform will give GEICO the tools, management information and flexibility
that we need at this time to provide efficient and cost-conscious claim
service for our customers," said George Rogers, Vice President of claims at
GEICO.
    Pathways combine state-of-the-art application software, secure
communications and comprehensive data, easily accessed from an intuitive user
interface.  Its common system architecture seamlessly integrates a suite of
value-added applications, such as electronic communications, digital imaging
and decision support tools, in addition to collision estimating and total loss
valuations.
    "We are very excited about entering into this new partnership with GEICO.
Pathways' workflow capability will further enhance the efficiencies achieved
in their already superb claims process," commented Githesh Ramamurthy, CCC's
President and Chief Operating Officer.  "We value the vote of confidence from
GEICO regarding our long-term ability to deliver."
    One of the fastest-growing auto insurers, GEICO sells auto insurance
directly to the consumer.  The 62-year-old Fortune 500 company insures more
than three million drivers and has nearly 10,000 employees at five regional
offices and its Washington, D.C., headquarters.  Prospective customers respond
to GEICO's national advertising campaigns by calling GEICO's 800 number, and
much of the sales, policy and claim service is handled over the telephone.
    CCC Information Services Inc., headquartered in Chicago, IL, is the
leading supplier of advanced claims management, software and communication
systems to the automobile claim industry.  Its value-added, technology-based
products and services increase efficiency and facilitate communication among
more than 350 insurance companies, 10,500 collision repair facilities, 4,000
auto dealerships and a range of business partners.

SOURCE  CCC's Pathways