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www.geico.com Washington, DC 5000+ Employees

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Updated Jun 12, 2013
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3.0 473 reviews

                             

81% Approve of the CEO

GEICO Chairman, President, and CEO Tony Nicely

Tony Nicely

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53% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Senior Actuarial Associate (Current Employee)
Chevy Chase, MD

I have been working at GEICO full-time for more than 7 years

ProsGreat training on actuarial and technical skills, opportunity to present to senior management

ConsUncompetitive but manageable salary, horrible building, raises barely keep up with inflation, high turnover

Advice to Senior ManagementRealize that DC is has an extremely high cost of living and the salaries are not competitive. Low salaries can be dealt with if you don't have to deal with a building over 60 years old.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Great opportunities to move up

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at GEICO

Prosopportunity to move up, profit sharing

ConsStarting salary is a little low

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Great company to work for.

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at GEICO

ProsBenefits are very good, salaries average.

ConsMany jobs are in a call center type environment. Offices reflect the 'low cost provider' mantra.

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep up the good work!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at GEICO

ProsGood company and fun place

ConsThere are no negative issues

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Great Benefits, Great Associates, Meh Management

Sales Representative (Current Employee)
Macon, GA

I have been working at GEICO full-time for more than a year

ProsThe benefits package for full-time employees are unbeatable and the ability to move up and around in the company is second to none. Plus, most of the pople you'll work with are just phenomenal.

ConsUpper Management, at least in the Sales Department is mediocre at best. they micro-manage their supervisors and sales associates down down the smallest and minute detail including bathroom breaks. The thing is, there's really no one holding the Sales Managers accountable for their terrible behavior or inapproachable demeanor.

Advice to Senior ManagementGrow up - Your job is to manage and DELEGATE. Loosen the reins and keep morale high. In a fast-paced work environment, micro-managing your staff can lead to a disgruntled workforce.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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GEICO is a nice place to work, depending on the job you're doing

Analyst (Current Employee)
Chevy Chase, MD

I have been working at GEICO full-time

Pros- As long as you aren't in a call center, GEICO has a fun culture full of nice people.
- The health benefits are pretty nice.
- Profit sharing is Good

Cons- Lower pay than comparable positions at other companies
- Lots of people that hide in the cracks of the corporate structure that don't really contribute.
- Sometimes the left hand of GEICO does something that is in direct conflict with what the right hand is doing.

Advice to Senior Management- Pay your employees more. Not only will this keep top talent, it'll also allow them to live much closer to HQ and improve moral.

– I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Macon, GA

I have been working at GEICO full-time for more than 8 years

ProsGood Pay, great incentives, professional environment, and steady workload

ConsBad Hours, very busy, fast paced environment.

Advice to Senior ManagementBe more considerate

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Very fun enviroment great pay.

Sales Supervisor (Former Employee)

I worked at GEICO full-time

ProsGreat people to work with in the field

ConsLots of work and lots of clients

Advice to Senior ManagementDont change a thing

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Great way to enter the insurance field.

Customer Service Representative (Former Employee)
Woodbury, NY

I worked at GEICO full-time for less than a year

ProsCafeteria in the building for lunch breaks. Annual bonuses. Great coaches/trainers that really work close with you to help guide you towards success.

ConsVery close supervision (could be a positive if you like this sort of thing.) You will work strapped down to a desk as a robot. You work. You do not think. Know your role. You are also working in an extremely competitive industry. Insurance is a take away business. I would suggest using this job as a stepping stone to another insurance company that requires more experience.

Advice to Senior ManagementBe more unified and progressive.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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If you work hard and stay focused, you will be rewarded.

Claims Supervisor (Current Employee)
Macon, GA

I have been working at GEICO full-time for more than 10 years

ProsFast Paced environment, decent compensation, promotional opportunities, profit sharing.

ConsUnless you are hired into the Supervisor Leadership Program, your promotional opportunities beyond supervision will be limited.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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