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First Insurance's Charitable Foundation Donates More Than $488,000 to Local Nonprofits in 2024
The First Insurance Charitable Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH), reinforced its commitment to the local community in 2024, contributing more than $488,000 to 60-plus nonprofit organizations statewide.
Read moreFirst Insurance Company of Hawaii Donates $40,000 to Aloha United Way
Successful 2024 campaign attributed to associate e-pledges, creative fundraising events, and First Insurance Foundation donation
Read moreFirst Insurance Company and Unibody Autotech Donate Refurbished Car to O'ahu Family
With Hawaii’s roadways rated among the most dangerous in the nation, more companies are recognizing the value of vehicle telematics in increasing safety and lowering costs.
Read moreFirst Insurance Vehicle Telematics Program Gains Traction with Commercial Clients
With Hawaii’s roadways rated among the most dangerous in the nation, more companies are recognizing the value of vehicle telematics in increasing safety and lowering costs.
Read moreFirst Insurance Company of Hawaii Promotes Lance Kawano
First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has promoted Lance Kawano to Senior Vice President (SVP) of FICOH effective July 1, 2024.
Read moreFirst Insurance Welcomes New Assistant Vice President of Strategic Planning
First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has appointed Kenjiro (“Ken”) Kamoda assistant vice president of strategic planning, effective April 1, 2024.
Read moreFirst 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.
Read moreMālama 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.”
Read moreFirst 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™.
Read moreFirst 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.
Read moreFirst Insurance Appoints New Officer
First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has promoted Cathy Migita to Assistant Vice President effective January 1, 2024.
Read moreFirst 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.
Read moreFirst 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).
Read moreFirst 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.
Read moreFirst 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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