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What do you need to know when your vehicle is stolen? GEICO has you coveredWASHINGTON --(Business Wire)-- Picture this: You're having a nice day out at your local shopping mall picking up a few items, but when you head out to the parking lot, panic immediately sets in. Your car is gone! While this scenario is all too familiar for some, what's often not fully clear is what to do next and what will happen when you report the vehicle as stolen to your insurance company. GEICO offers the following questions and answers about reporting a stolen vehicle and what you can expect from your insurance company.
Q: What is the first thing I should do when I find out my vehicle
has been stolen?
Q: What will my insurance company need to know when I report my
vehicle stolen?
Q: What if my vehicle is financed or leased?
Q: Will my insurer cover a rental vehicle while the claim is
sorted out?
Q: What happens if the vehicle is recovered? Will any damages to
it be covered? More information on what to do after a theft and reporting a claim can be found at the GEICO Claims Center. GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the second-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 13 million private passenger customers and insures more than 22 million vehicles (auto & cycle). GEICO's online service center helps policyholders take care of policy sales, policy changes and claims reporting, and print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through the GEICO App, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent. GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for boats, life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available. For more information, go to www.geico.com.
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