Geico

The company's little, green spokesman. (Photo: Courtesy of company.)

About Geico

1 Geico Plaza, Washington, D.C. 20076
www.geico.com | 301-986-2500 | Founded: 1936

Industry: Financial Services | Category: Top Private Companies

Geico, the fourth-biggest car insurer, is owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett called himself and Geico's chief executive "two hungry mosquitos in a nudist camp" when discussing the opportunities the insurer sees. It captured 7.7 percent of the car insurance market last year. Geico's full name is the Government Employees Insurance Co., reflecting its beginnings in selling insurance to government workers and military personnel.

CEO: Tony Nicely

2008 Financial Data

Revenues: $12,500,000,000
Total employees: 23,000 | Local employees: 2,258