WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Quagliato has been named vice president of GEICO’s new claims legal planning center.

Quagliato started his GEICO career in 1985, at the company’s corporate office in Chevy Chase, Md., as a telephone claims adjuster. He became a continuing unit examiner and went on to earn a law degree from the George Mason University School of Law.

After joining GEICO’s staff counsel, he was promoted to senior trial attorney in 1997. Transferring to claims home office in 1999, Quagliato held numerous positions including claims attorney and senior claims attorney, before being elected as an officer to the company in 2009.

Quagliato also holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland.

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 15 million private passenger customers, insuring more than 24 million vehicles (auto & cycle).

Using GEICO’s online service center, policyholders can purchase policies, make policy changes, report claims and print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through the GEICO App, reach a representative over the phoneor visit a GEICO local agent.

GEICO also providesinsurance quoteson motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for 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.