If you have an existing insurance with Geico or planning an insurance with GEICO, this will help you. Also you need to have a brokerage account to buy the shares into. If you already have both Geico and also own some shares of BRK.B / BRK.A call Geico and ask for "Berkshire Affiliation Discount". If you have other affiliation discounts, then this doesn't apply.
1. Buy One or more shares of BRK.B into your brokerage account. This is the stock you need to buy to get discount
https://www.google.com/finance?q=NYSE%3ABRK.B
2. Call GEICO customer care 1-800-861-8380 and inform them that you are a share holder of Berkshire Hataway and you want to add affiliation discount program to your account.
They do not check if you really own the shares. Also they won't ask how many shares you own. So buying just one or two will be ok. Also once you are in the discount program you can sell the shares.
For the people who are wondering why GEICO give you discount for owning a stock of Berkshire,
Berkshire is a Holding company headed by Warren Buffet and owns mejority of Geico Insurance Company.
http://boards.fool.com/geico-10-s...t=username
http://forums.anandtech.com/showt...?t=2306551
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Short answer, you're almost never likely to deal with this, especially on an auto policy. After an accident, it is hugely unlikely they're ever going to investigate your affiliate status.
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We have received your request to update your Group Affiliation information and are happy to assist you further.
Currently, your policy would not qualify for an additional discount. Due to your excellent company rating, this information will be considered in your overall rate rather than showing as a discount. We apologize for any confusion this may cause.
We have listed your affiliation with this organization, however, and in the event that an additional discount becomes available in the future, it will automatically be added.
We hope this information has been helpful.
Thank you for using our online services. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving your insurance needs for years to come.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXX
no luck for me tho...
I just copied and paste what Nick2618 said
"I recently saw online if you hold stock in Berkshire Hathaway you are eligible for a discount form Geico. What information do I need to submit in order to get this applied to my account.
Thanks "
Lowered my monthly premium from 180 to 167
SD comes through again!
Dear XXXXXX:
We received your request for a discount for being a stockholder in Berkshire Hathaway. I would be happy to assist you with this request.
Because you are receiving our ultra-preferred rate, the savings amount you would receive from this discount is already determined in your base rate. If you were receiving a standard rate and this discount, your six-month premium would be more than your current premium.
At this time, you are receiving all eligible discounts on the policy.
Thank you for using our online services. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving your insurance needs for years to come.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXXXX
GEICO Internet Service Representative
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