BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$300.0M
- Private
- US
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The name GEICO stands for Government Employees Insurance Company. When GEICO was founded in 1936, its first customers were government employees and military personnel. Founder Leo Goodwin went into business determined that he could deliver automobile insurance at reduced prices by selecting prime customer groups and marketing directly to them. He succeeded, and more than 70 years later, GEICO continues to find ways to manage its business costs in order to offer savings to customers today. In doing so, GEICO has become the fastest-growing major auto insurer in the U.S., insuring more than 13 million vehicles. GEICO continues to do what it does best ... to offer excellent coverage at low prices and to provide outstanding customer service. GEICO's stellar service reputation is the result of the more than 22,000 associates who exemplify one of GEICO's primary operating principles: Be fanatics for outstanding customer service! In much the same way that GEICO respects and is committed to its customers, GEICO is also committed to its associates. With outstanding benefits, excellent training, and ample growth opportunities for all associates, GEICO offers the support you need to build the career you want.
Chief Executive Officer
Louis A. SimpsonNumber of Employees 2,999
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers: 524126
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GEICO Earns Top Spot Again for Customer Loyalty on Brand Keys Index
WASHINGTON -- GEICO for the second consecutive year earned top honors among car insurance companies for its ability to create loyal customers in the 2008 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. GEICO led auto insurers, ranking ahead of State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide and Progressive.
With 'Caveman,' GEICO Hones Its Brand Instincts
Who knew cavemen could be so hip and, well... evolved? The 10 moronic GEICO television ads with the tagline, "So easy, a caveman can do it," have spawned an interactive Web site and a TV show on ABC, "Cavemen," to air with Angie Harmon this fall. Sure, th Who knew...
Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index Ranks GEICO Top in Car Insurance Category
WASHINGTON -- GEICO took the top spot among car insurance companies for its ability to engage consumers and create loyal customers in the 2007 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. The annual study examines consumer relationships with 362 brands in 55 categories to determine category drivers that create loyal customers...
A brand new approach: auto insurers are looking to various channels and a consistent message to brand their companies.(Property/Casualty)
Amazon.com Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos may have said it best when he remarked, "A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well." Many auto insurers, undaunted by the...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Louis A. Simpson | Chief Executive Officer |
| Jess Reed | Geico's Chief Information Officer |
| Thomas M. Wells | CFO |
| Bill Roberts | Geico Executive Vice President |
| Bob Miller | Geico Senior Vice President of the Company's Northeast Operations |
| Charles R. Davies | General Counsel & Senior Vice President |
| Greg Kalinsky | Regional Vice President for Geico's San Diego Regional Office |
| Joe Thomas | Regional Vice President |
| Martha Furnas | Geico Assistant Vice President |
| Steve Cunningham | Assistant Vice President and General Manager of Geico's Northeast Operations |
| Ted Ward | Vice President, Marketing |
| Ron Racinowski | General Manager of Usaa |
| Tim Dayton | General Manager for Geico's Operations |
| Greg Jacobi | Director of Sales and Service for Geico's Buffalo Office and Geico |
| Carol Hodkin | Human Resources Manager of Geico's Woodbury |
| Andrew Pong | Specialist |
| Charles G. Schara | Treasurer |
| Gopal Reddy | |
| Jonathan Cogan | |
| Larry Hinton | Senior Counsel |
Elected 2006 Mr. Simpson has served as president and chief executive officer, capital operations, of GEICO Corporation, an auto insurer, since May 1993. Mr. Simpson previously served as vice chairman of the board of GEICO from 1985 to 1993. He also serves on the board of directors of VeriSign, Inc. Mr. Simpson previously served as a director of our company from 1999 to 2002.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| GEICO Corporation | President | Current |
| Castle Creek Financial LLC | President and Chief Executive Officer, Capital Operations, Geico Corporation | Current |
| ResMed, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Castle Creek Financial LLC | Board of Directors | Current |
| Soltrus | Director | Current |
| Science Applications International Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| VeriSign, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Western Asset Management Co., Ltd | chief executive officer | Former |
| Western Asset Management Co., Ltd | president | Former |
| GEICO Corporation | chief investment officer | Former |
| GEICO Corporation | senior vice president | Former |
| Princeton University | Master's Degree In Economics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Geico's Chief Information Officer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | CFO | Current |
| GEICO Indemnity Company | CFO & Senior Vice President | Former |
| GEICO Casualty Company | Controller & Vice President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Geico Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Geico Senior Vice President of the Company's Northeast Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | General Counsel & Senior Vice President | Current |
| GEICO Casualty Company | General Counsel | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Regional Vice President for Geico's San Diego Regional Office | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Regional Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Geico Assistant Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Assistant Vice President and General Manager of Geico's Northeast Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Vice President, Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | General Manager of Usaa | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | General Manager for Geico's Operations | Current |
| GEICO Corporation | Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Director of Sales and Service for Geico's Buffalo Office and Geico | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Human Resources Manager of Geico's Woodbury | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring Church of Christ | Computer Specialist With Geico | Current |
| Naval Research Laboratory | Research Scientist | Current |
| GEICO Corporation | Specialist | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Treasurer | Current |
Gopal has tremendous exposure in the IT industry with companies like Teligent, Equant, AOL, Nextel, and Geico. He has over ten years of experience in the software industry with expertise in Client server, Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence. He loves to read books & is keen on learning new technologies. His keen business sense and a sharp eye for opportunities are his key strengths. He is committed to community service & philanthropy.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Strategies, Inc. | Vice President, Co-Founder | Current |
| GEICO Corporation | Current | |
| Teligent, Inc. | Current | |
| Equant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Preparatory School | Current | |
| GEICO Corporation | Current | |
| Grove City College | BA In Education | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GEICO Corporation | Senior Counsel | Current |
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