Geico Sets Up Chicago Office in the Merchandise Mart

Geico, The Country’s Third-Largest Auto Insurer, on wednesday announched the launch of a chicago office in the Merchandise Mart, where it will be 100 employs in corplate roles, including communications, finance and marking.

Some of Geico’s Chicago Staff Previously Workhed Out of A Temporary, Co-Working Space in the West Loop, A Company Spokesperson Said. The New Downtown Location Spans Nearly 19,000 Square Feet in the Historic Mart.

Geico’s Launch of Its New Chicago Hub Follows March Announcements of Expansions in Tampa, Florida and Richardson, Texas.

“Chicago’s Vibrant Business Community and Talent Workforce Make It An Ideal Location for Our New Corporate Hub,” Karyn Stetz, Geico Chief People Office, Said in a News Release. “THIS INVESTMENT REFLECTS Our Commitment to Chicago and Our Confidence in the Skilled Professionals Who Will Help Drive Our Contnued Growth Throughout the Country.”

“I am Thrilled to Welcome Geico’s New Corporate Hub to the Historic Mart in Downtown Chicago,” Gov. JB Pritzker Said in a News Release. “Not Only Will This Expansion Bring Jobs and Opportunity to the City of Chicago, It Adds a Dynamic Corporate Presence and Committed Community to Illinois’ Business Eco.”

Geico, Founded in 1936, is a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. It insures vehicles in all 50 states and the distribution of Columbia. Geico’s Main Headquuarters is in Washington, DC, and it has more than 28,000 Employees Nationwide.

The Mart is Home to Paypal, Motorola Mobility and Health Care Incubator Matter, As Well As Conagra Brands, Allstate, Medline Industries, Beam Sunory, Avant and Grainger.

Grubhub, The Chicago-Based Food Delivery Company, Moved Its Headquarters to the Mart in December 2024 from the loop. The Re-Location came Months before Grubhub Announced 500 Layoffs in February.