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2024

02/09/2024

First Insurance Company of Hawaii Donates $39,000 to Aloha United Way

Continuing their annual tradition of supporting Aloha United Way (AUW), First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) associates donated $24,000 to AUW through e-pledges and fundraising events.

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02/06/2024

Mālama Learning Center 'Greenbreaks' Campaign Focuses on Reducing Wildfire Threat in Leeward Oʻahu

At a First Insurance volunteer workday on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Palehua, Mālama Learning Center (MLC) continued its efforts to reduce wildfire risks in Leeward O‘ahu through education and the planting and cultivation of green firebreaks, or “greenbreaks.”

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01/23/2024

First Insurance Recognized by the American Heart Association for Building a Culture of Health and Well-Being

The American Heart Association has awarded First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) national Gold level recognition for its commitments to employee health and well-being as measured in the Association’s 2023 Workforce Well-being Scorecard™.

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01/16/2024

First Insurance's Charitable Foundation Donated More Than $474,000 to Local Nonprofits in 2023

First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) continued its commitment to the local community in 2023, with its foundation donating more than $474,000 to 60-plus nonprofit organizations across the state.

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01/08/2024

First Insurance Appoints New Officer

First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has promoted Cathy Migita to Assistant Vice President effective January 1, 2024.

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12/21/2023

First Insurance Company and Aiea Collision Center Donate Refurbished Car to Oahu Family

In the spirit of the holiday season, First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) collaborated with Aiea Collision Center to gift a refurbished 2019 Nissan Sentra to a single mother identified by Helping Hands Hawaii's Adopt a Family Program.

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12/13/2023

First Insurance Company of Hawaii Maintains A+ Financial Strength Rating From AM Best

AM Best, a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry, has reaffirmed the superior A+ Financial Strength Rating (FSR) for First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH).

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11/06/2023

First Insurance Appoints Two New Officers

First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has promoted Lance Kishimoto and Joni Nham to Assistant Vice President effective October 1, 2023.

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10/23/2023

First Insurance Finds Driver Courtesy on Decline

National statistics from LexisNexis show auto claim severity is up dramatically over pre-pandemic rates, with speeding partially to blame. According to local data, traffic fatalities in Hawaii have also increased coming out of the pandemic.

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08/11/2023

Claims Information for First Insurance Customers Affected by Maui and Hawaii Island Wildfires

As the full extent of property damage due to the devastating wildfires becomes clear, First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) is encouraging its customers to exercise caution and heed all official orders.

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06/27/2023

National Insurance Awareness Day An Opportunity to Educate Homeowners on Flood Risk

In recognition of National Insurance Awareness Day on June 28, First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) is encouraging homeowners to educate themselves on their flood risk.

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04/11/2023

First Insurance Announces Two Leadership Appointments

First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has appointed Tatsuya “Tatsu” Fujimoto deputy CEO and promoted Yuji Soda to vice president of Strategic Planning. Both positions took effect April 1, 2023.

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04/03/2023

First Insurance Company Reflects on Five-Year Anniversary of Kauai and East Oahu Floods

First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) reflects on the fifth anniversary of the devastating floods that caused extensive damage to the east sides of Kauai and Oahu in April 2018.

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03/29/2023

First Insurance Recognized by the American Heart Association for Commitments to Workforce Well-Being

The American Heart Association has awarded First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) national Gold level recognition for its commitments to employee health and

well-being.

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03/08/2023

First Insurance Company of Hawaii Announces Todd Takayama to Serve as President and CEO Starting April 1, 2023

First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) announced today that effective April 1, 2023, Todd Takayama will assume the additional title of CEO to become the company’s president and CEO.

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