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Contact: GEICO Communications [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GEICO Appoints New Officers CHEVY CHASE, Md., January 7, 2022 – GEICO has announced several officer appointments: * Barry Koestler has been named vice president of GEICO’s claims operations. Koestler will succeed Debora L. Norelli, who is retiring at the end of March. * Michelle McJames has been named vice president of GEICO’s Northeast operations. McJames will succeed Koestler. * Rhett Wheeler has been named vice president of GEICO’s Southeast operations. Wheeler will succeed McJames. Koestler joined GEICO in 1993 as a telephone claims representative, Norelli joined in 1985. McJames joined GEICO in 1996 and Wheeler joined in 1997. Separately, GEICO has promoted Yvonne Brennan, Tony Nicely Award winner, to the role of advertising AVP. In this role Ms. Brennan will be responsible for marketing efforts across the country as GEICO continues to grow and innovate! About GEICO GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company), was founded in 1936 and is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. As of December 31, 2021, GEICO had more than 17 million auto policies in force. GEICO is the second-largest auto insurer in the U.S. GEICO employs more than 43,000 associates countrywide. GEICO constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Along with personal auto insurance, commercial auto and personal umbrella coverages are also available. Homeowners, renters, condo, flood, identity theft, term life, travel, motorcycle, ATV, RV, boat and even pet insurance policies are written through non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Visit geico.com for a quote or to learn more.