Geico in Macon announces it has written its 14 millionth policy

Geico insurance has broken a record for the second time this year.

The company announced Thursday from its offices on Ocmulgee East Boulevard in Macon that it has written its 14 millionth policy, according to a news release. The record was achieved when a Tennessee man purchased a policy for his new car the day before Valentine's Day.

The company also broke a record with its 2015 United Way contribution and an appreciate event also was held at Geico.

As reported by The Telegraph in March, the company raised more than $1.1 million for United Way of Central Georgia. The company and its employees were named United Way's top contributor for the 12th year in a row. Geico employees raised $900,005 and the company's corporate gift was $201,190.

It's the largest company campaign in Middle Georgia to top the $1.1 million mark.

Geico was founded in 1936 and insures more than 23 million vehicles.

To contact writer Linda S. Morris, call 744-4223, or follow her on Twitter@MidGaBiz.

This story was originally published April 14, 2016 at 4:17 PM with the headline "Geico in Macon announces it has written its 14 millionth policy ."