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Pham Named GEICO VP for Virginia, North Carolina

GEICO has named John Pham vice president of its regional operations in Virginia Beach. Pham will oversee all business functions for Virginia and North Carolina insureds, as well as GEICO’s military, motorcycle and recreational vehicle divisions. Pham joined GEICO in …

North Carolina Mother, Daughter Accused of Car Insurance Fraud

The North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) has accused a mother and daughter of insurance fraud, according to a statement from the department. Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin announced the arrests June 15 of Paige Marie Alexander, 18, and Taiwanna Marshell …

Geico to Hire More Than 100 New Associates in New York

Geico said it plans to hire more than 100 new associates in its Buffalo, New York, office for additional positions in claims, sales and service. Geico, the largest auto insurer in New York State, said its policyholder base continues to …

GEICO Expands Ridesharing Coverage to South Carolina Drivers

GEICO is now offering a new ridesharing insurance product to drivers in South Carolina. GEICO’s ridesharing product replaces the driver’s personal auto policy and provides coverage for personal, ridesharing and other on-demand services whether the rideshare app is on or …

Google Compare for Mortgages Launched in California, Other States to Follow

Google has officially launched the newest addition to its suite of Google Compare products: mortgages. Google Compare for Mortgages was announced​ earlier this year, and is now being made available in California with more states to follow, the Mountain View, …

Florida Couple Awarded $14.5M in Geico Uninsured Motorist Lawsuit

A former chiropractor and his wife have won a $14.5 million jury verdict in a lawsuit filed over a 2004 car crash that involved a motorist with no insurance. Attorney Crane Johnstone says a Miami-Dade jury sided with David and …

GEICO Introduces Ridesharing Policy in Ohio

GEICO is offering its ridesharing insurance product, which delivers end-to-end coverage for personal and ridesharing use, to drivers in Ohio. New and existing drivers that have been approved to drive for Uber (UberX and UberXL), Lyft, Sidecar and other services …

GEICO Expands Ridesharing Coverage to Connecticut

GEICO announced Tuesday that the company is expanding its ridesharing insurance product offering to drivers in Connecticut. GEICO has rolled out its ridesharing product in Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, Texas and Pennsylvania earlier this year. GEICO said new and existing drivers …

GEICO Promotes Florida-Based Rogers to Senior Vice President

George Rogers has been promoted to senior vice president at GEICO. Rogers’ new responsibilities include oversight for GEICO’s southeast and Midwest operations in addition to his current duties as vice president of GEICO’s regional operations in Lakeland, Fla. Rogers joined …

Geico Agrees To $6M Settlement over Business Practices in California

Geico has agreed to pay $6 million dollars and implement several changes to their business practices as part of a settlement with the California Department of Insurance, CDI announced on Monday. The settlement stems from a petition in which Consumer …