GEICO to Open New Houston Area Claims Operation

GEICO Chairman Tony Nicely announced the company is opening a new claims operation in Katy, Texas. GEICO expects the office to grow to 400 associates by 2015 and up to 1,000 associates in the next three years. The office is located at 21420 Merchants Way in Katy, Texas.

GEICO will fill positions for entry-level claims representatives, degreed candidates for liability claims representatives and college graduates for GEICO’s fast-track management development program with a focus on claims operations. To learn more and to fill out an online application, job seekers may go to careers.geico.com.

“We’re thrilled to bring long-term careers with great opportunities for advancement to the greater Houston area with this new claims operation,” said Tara Carthew, branch manager of the new office. “I can’t wait to get started and meet some of the folks I’ll be working alongside to ensure that our customers get outstanding service throughout the claims process.”

GEICO is no stranger to Texas. The company was founded by Leo and Lillian Goodwin in Texas in 1936 to provide auto insurance for federal employees and members of the military. The company has maintained a regional office in Dallas since 1986 and has more than 2,200 associates supporting the regional operation.

Source: GEICO