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Find out how Marlon Zarate, your GEICO Insurance Agent in San Mateo, could help you save money on more than just your car insurance.
What does GEICO stand for?
Government Employees Insurance Company. Puzzled, are you? Well, the name goes back to the beginnings of the company. Founder Leo Goodwin first targeted a customer base of U.S. government employees and military personnel. Today, of course, the company has grown to provide insurance to a wide range of customers, whether they’re employed by Uncle Sam or the private sector.
How many customers does GEICO serve?
More than 13 million auto policies in force and growing.
GEICO insures more than 22 million vehicles.
Does your local GEICO offer more than car insurance?
Indeed! In addition to auto insurance, your GEICO Local Office can help you with:
Motorcycle, ATV, RV, and Boat insurance
Homeowners, Renters, Condo, Co-op, and Mobile Home insurance
Personal Umbrella Protection
Life insurance
Flood insurance
Overseas insurance
Collector Car insurance
Identity Theft Protection
History
Established in 1936.
GEICO is built on ingenuity, perseverance, innovation, resilience and hard, honest work. From its humble beginnings in the midst of the Great Depression to its current place as one of the most successful companies in the nation, GEICO represents a quintessential American success story.
GEICO Milestones
1936 — GEICO is established by Leo and Lillian Goodwin.
1951 — Columbia University business student Warren Buffett makes his first purchase of GEICO stock.
1980 — GEICO introduces 24÷7÷365 telephone customer service.
1996 — Warren Buffett purchases outstanding GEICO stock, making GEICO a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1999 — The beloved Gecko® makes his debut in a wildly popular GEICO ad campaign.
Today — GEICO’s assets have reached $ 32 billion*, and the company looks forward to even more growth, founded on quality coverage and outstanding GEICO customer service.
For you history buffs visit geico.com/ThePeninsula.
Meet the Business Owner
Marlon Z.
Business Owner
Hello, my name is Marlon Zarate. My Local GEICO office services the Peninsula, from San Francisco to Mountain View. I have been an insurance agent for over 10 years. Our goal is to offer you the best possible coverage, at the most competitive prices, with excellent Customer Service! Call today for a quote.
GEICO believes in giving back and making our communities stronger. We extend this commitment to our local community by participating in local events. We are part of the City of San Mateo Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown San Mateo Association supporting events like the Downtown Clean up.
We are conveniently located on El Camino Real between the 92 Fwy and Downtown San Mateo. We’d love to meet you!
Make sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page for our monthly giveaways, gas giveaways and community involvement.
