What is the GEICO defensive driving course discount?

Geico military discounts give savings up to 15% off overall insurance premiums to eligible active duty customers, veterans, and their immediate family members. To apply for a Geico military discount, call 1-800-MILITARY (645-4827). You will be connected to Geico's dedicated military customer service team, who will help determine which discounts may be available to you.… read full answer

Types of Geico Military Discounts

• Military Discount

Up to 15% in savings on insurance premiums for active duty members, veterans, the National Guard, Army Reserve, or immediate military family members.

• Emergency Deployment Discount

Up to 25% savings on premiums for military members who are deployed to certain “imminent danger pay” zones.

• Membership Discounts

Available to members of professional military organizations and associations, including the Association of the United States Army, the Fleet Reserve Association, and the Armed Forces Benefit Association.

• Auto Insurance Suspension

A pause or reduction of insurance coverage on vehicles stored on a military base while a customer is deployed.

In most states, Geico's overall military insurance premiums are comparable to those of USAA, an insurance company that caters to the U.S. military. However, Geico tends to be less expensive for veterans and those not deployed, while USAA offers better deals to active military, especially members on deployment.

For example, Geico's emergency deployment discount of 25% applies only on deployments to imminent danger zones. USAA’s deployment rates apply anywhere overseas. It’s a good idea to get a quote from each to determine which may be best for you.

If you already have a Geico policy, call customer service (800-207-7847) to ask about the additional affiliation discount of up to 8%. The discount is currently available to members of more than 800 partner organizations, and any organization with 50,000 or more active members is eligible for the program. Participating organizations include alumni associations, fraternities, sororities, colleges, universities, societies, charities, and large employers. To find out if your organization is among them, you can enter its name or browse through the categories on … read full answerGeico’s website.

Popular Organizations with Geico Affiliation Discounts:

• National Association of Federal Employees
• National Association of Government Contractors
• Texas A&M University
• National Peace Corps Association
• BJ’s Wholesale Club Members
• World Golf Tour

If you find an organization that you belong to in Geico's list, go to the organization’s website and sign in with your member credentials, if necessary. You can then go to the section on member benefits and find a link for a Geico insurance quote. Discounts vary by organization and state.

These affiliation partnerships help Geico market its products and expand its customer base. In return, organization members receive discounts on Geico insurance policies. The organizations also receive a fee from Geico for every member who requests a Geico quote, even if they don’t buy a policy.

GEICO SR22 insurance covers drivers classified as “high-risk” by their state’s department of motor vehicles. Although high-risk insurance is often called SR22 insurance, SR22 is actually a form required by the court or state, verifying that a driver has auto insurance liability coverage. GEICO will file the SR22 on behalf of its policyholders. The filing fee is $25 in most states.… read full answer

Regulations vary from state to state, but an SR22 is usually required for a driver to regain his or her license after driving-related violations, such as:

• DUI convictions
• Reckless driving
• Accident caused by an uninsured driver
• Driving without a license or insurance

GEICO has a history of working with high-risk drivers to help them keep their insurance and driving privileges. The biggest cost of SR22 insurance comes in the form of higher premiums. Premiums can rise 25% or more after a driving violation, depending on the type of violation as well as the driver’s age and location.

Time and a clean record will bring premiums down in the long run. Meanwhile, GEICO discounts—such as those for air bags (25%-40% off personal injury protection), anti-theft systems (25% off comprehensive coverage), or anti-lock brakes (5% off collision coverage)—may partially offset increases. The best way to get an accurate, personalized SR22 insurance quote is through GEICO’s website.