14 DAY TRIAL // GEICO, the auto insurance provider that offers coverage to a number of more than 10 million people in the United States, announced the release of an application for Microsoft's mobile platform, in addition to supporting Windows Phone 7 as a corporate smartphone for its employees.
According to the company, the Windows Phone 7 OS should offer GEICO's users the possibility to pay bills, obtain policy ID information, receive help in certain situations, and more.
“With Windows Phone 7, GEICO can connect with customers anywhere,” said Steve Smith, assistant vice president of GEICO’s Internet Business Unit.
“Accidentally lock your keys in your car? With just a few taps, help is on the way. With GEICO GloveBox, it’s never been easier to stay current on your payments or get the help you need if you’re ever in an accident.”
According to the company, it also supports the Windows Phone 7 operating system as a corporate solution, taking full advantage of the integration with Microsoft Office so as to connect its 24,000 employees.
Windows Phone 7 provides GEICO employees with the ability to work on the go, place calls, send e-mail, attend meetings or create appointments, all straight from the mobile phones in their hands.
The GEICO GloveBox application for Windows Phone 7 comes with a wide range of features for the company's customers, including:
- Bill Pay and Insurance ID Cards. Users can pay their GEICO auto insurance bills and access current insurance ID cards from their phones. - Accident Helper. Accident Helper helps put customers in contact with emergency services, provides a place to organize photos and has other helpful features in case of an accident. - Roadside Service. The locator feature allows mobile users to find nearby tow services and gas stations. The feature works through the phone’s GPS or when a location is entered manually. - Taxi and Rental Car Service. The locator feature can also help find a ride from just about anywhere. - Auto How To’s. The GloveBox app features step-by-step instructions to help users jump-start a vehicle, change a flat tire or check tire pressure. - Contact GEICO. The app provides GEICO phone numbers for any situation. - Videos. GloveBox provides a range of entertainment to help users pass the time while waiting for any of the above services. Users can check out the real story behind the Gecko and view their favorite GEICO commercials. - Social Media. Users also get the ability to view GEICO’s social media pages such as the Gecko and Caveman Facebook and Twitter pages.
More info on the new GEICO GloveBox application for Windows Phone 7 can be found on the company's website here.