<p><strong>What does GEICO stand for?</strong></p>

<p><strong>G</strong>overnment&nbsp;<strong>E</strong>mployees&nbsp;<strong>I</strong>nsurance&nbsp;<strong>Co</strong>mpany. 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&#39;re employed by Uncle Sam or the private sector.</p>

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	<li>More than 17 million auto policies in force and growing</li>
	<li>GEICO insures more than 28 million vehicles</li>
	<li>Second-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States (A.M. Best)</li>
	<li>One of the fastest-growing major auto insurers in the U.S.</li>
	<li>Employs more than 40,000 associates</li>
	<li>Maintains 17 major offices around the country</li>
	<li>Provides 24-hour service, seven days a week, 365 days a year</li>
	<li>Seven affiliated companies to meet insurance needs of drivers</li>
	<li>AA+ rating from Standard and Poor&#39;s</li>
	<li>Aa1 from Moody&#39;s</li>
	<li>A++ from A. M. Best</li>
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