June Sham is an insurance writer for Bankrate, a company that has been helping people make smart financial decisions since 1976. Our insurance team is comprised of agents, data analysts and customers like you, who focus on what consumers are most concerned about: price, customer service, policy features and savings opportunities. Our mission is to provide readers with accurate and unbiased information, and we have editorial standards to ensure that happens. We maintain a firewall between our advertisers and our editorial team, so you can trust that the information you are reading is accurate. Policyholders who value cheaper car insurance and digital capabilities, rather than combining multiple insurance policies with the same company, might consider Geico their preferred company. Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Geico is one of the largest insurance companies in the U.
S., owned by the Berkshire Hathaway group. Geico primarily sells auto insurance but works with other insurance companies to offer home, life and other types of insurance products. If you're looking for insurance, understanding what differentiates Geico from other insurance companies could help you decide if the company is the best one for your needs. A key attraction of Geico's auto insurance policy is its affordability, even for drivers with a brand in their driving record. The company's self-service model is also perfect for those who want to manage their own car insurance, although coverage options may be limited.
Bankrate's Geico insurance review also revealed that the company doesn't underwrite many insurance products other than car insurance; however, their partnerships with unaffiliated companies mean that customers can continue to purchase most types of insurance to meet their needs, such as home insurance, umbrella insurance and life insurance. Geico car insurance received a Bankrate score of 4.7 out of 5 points. To determine this score, our insurance editorial team reviewed Geico's average premiums, policies and discount options, customer satisfaction, financial strength, and digital insurance features. The better a company performs in each of these categories, the higher its overall Bankrate score. Geico car insurance coverage options are generally standard and don't have a long list of optional add-ons like other auto insurance companies may offer. The only three additional options are emergency roadside service, rent reimbursement and insurance against mechanical breakdowns.
Geico has partnered with TrueCar to create its Geico car buying process. With this program, Geico policyholders can research the market value of the car they want and receive help from certified TrueCar dealers. After purchasing their vehicle, Geico members can use the Geico Mobile Vehicle Care app, created through a partnership with CARFAX, to track their service history, recall information, and set up maintenance reminders. While Geico doesn't offer home insurance directly, it works with unaffiliated insurance companies to offer this policy to interested customers. Policies are insured through GEICO Insurance Agency LLC and may require additional research to ensure that they are the best homeowners insurance company for your needs. Like your home insurance policy, Geico life insurance is also offered through partner companies.
Term life policies have an end date while comprehensive life insurance and universal life policies have no policy end date as long as the terms of the policy are met. In addition to helping with income protection, this could also be an integral part of estate planning; however keep in mind that universal life premiums may fluctuate. We know that it's important for drivers and homeowners to trust that their financial protection covers the most likely risks, is competitively priced and is provided by a financially sound company with a history of positive customer service. While coverage options, insurer availability, affordability and customer experience are often top priorities; Bankrate also analyzed each insurer's online and mobile resources for policy management and claims management. Insurance is rapidly evolving to keep pace with our digital world so these aspects also played a role in determining Bankrate scores. Geico offers a wide variety of insurance products including policies for your home vehicle and business through a network of affiliates and non-affiliated companies that specialize in drafting different types of policies. In addition Geico auto insurance customers can get personalized quotes for other types of coverage such as home umbrella or life policies through partner companies.
