GEICO

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GEICO
Stands forGovernment Employees Insurance Company
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GEICO stands for Government Employees Insurance Company, a company and brand abbreviation.

American auto insurer, one of the largest in the United States, owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Example: GEICO's gecko has been selling car insurance on TV for more than 25 years.

Usage notes

Founded in 1936 by Leo and Lillian Goodwin to sell insurance directly, without agents, to federal employees and military officers. Warren Buffett began investing in the 1950s and Berkshire Hathaway took full ownership in 1996. The gecko mascot debuted in 1999. Pronounced "GUY-co".

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