GEICO announced the addition of 500 new jobs in North Texas today.

The expansion of its commercial operations at the Richardson office, designated as a main hub to serve the insurer’s small business customers, includes 300 new positions.

The remaining 200 positions will be dedicated to sales, service, and claims roles in support of GEICO’s other lines of business.

The expansion follows significant growth in the insurer’s commercial insurance business over the last 18 months, driven by new products including long-haul trucking insurance.

The new positions will help manage this continued growth while serving the company’s expanding small business customer base.

“The thriving business community and deep bench of talent in North Texas make it a perfect home for our growing small business insurance operations,” said Jason Andrukonis, head of Commercial Insurance Operations. “We consider our investment today a down payment that will help position GEICO to become the premier destination for all small business insurance. These teams will help small businesses across the country save money and protect their livelihoods.”

Applicants may search for open positions by visiting careers.geico.com.