GEICO names Danny Chao field representative of the year

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PLEASANT HILL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 28, 2014--Danny Chao of Pleasant Hill, Calif., has been named GEICO's 2013 field representative of the year for his outstanding sales performance, team leadership and community involvement. Chao's local GEICO office at 2340 Monument Blvd., Ste. B, in Pleasant Hill, Calif., ranked number one overall among some 150 GEICO field offices across the country.

Danny Chao is congratulated by GEICO president and COO Bill Roberts (left) and GEICO Chairman and CEO Tony Nicely for being named GEICO field representative of the year. (Photo: Business Wire)

"We are honored to receive the award," Chao said. "I feel so fortunate to have such a great team that works tirelessly to serve our customers and maximize every sales opportunity. I am also grateful for all the support I receive from GFR management and from GEICO's San Diego regional office."

Chao, who has served as a GEICO local agent for the past five years, was also GEICO's 2013 field representative sales leader for motorcycles and other recreational vehicles. Chao began his career in the insurance industry in 1994 working with his brother before opening his own agency in 2004, and then his GEICO office in 2009.

Chao is active in the local community, serving as a member of the Concord Chamber of Commerce and a supporter of the local Make-a-Wish Foundation, Bay Institute, local schools and other charitable organizations.

Chao's staff includes Lena Chao, Tina Cortes, Rico Palafox, Jennifer Goldstein, Jeffrey Vilela, Sean Cadigan, Wesley Cao, Susan Duval, Erika Rauda, Nikki Barnett, Charles Hernandez and Monica Arroyo. For more information on GEICO's products and services, contact Chao's office at 925-676-1111 or dchao@geico.com.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 12 million private passenger customers and insures more than 20 million vehicles (auto & cycle).

GEICO's online service center helps policyholders take care of policy sales, policy changes, claims reporting and to print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through the GEICO App, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent.

GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for boats, life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available.

For more information, go to www.geico.com.

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CONTACT: GEICO Communications

301-986-3271

KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MOTORCYCLES INSURANCE GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE

SOURCE: GEICO

PUB: 04/28/2014 12:07 PM/DISC: 04/28/2014 12:07 PM

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