First Insurance Company of Hawaii Promotes Ken Kamoda to Vice President of Strategic Planning

HONOLULU – First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has promoted Ken Kamoda to Vice President of Strategic Planning. He previously served as Assistant Vice President.

Prior to joining FICOH in 2024, Kamoda spent more than 20 years with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire (TMNF), where he held roles in claims, risk management, and in the retention and reinsurance planning areas. He also served as Head of Analytics in TMNF’s Property and Casualty Underwriting Department.

“Ken brings deep expertise in analytics, risk management and strategic planning,” said Todd Takayama, president and CEO of FICOH. “His insight and leadership help us make better decisions today while positioning FICOH for long-term success.”

Kamoda has a bachelor’s degree in science and engineering from Keio University. He is a certified actuary and a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Japan.

About First Insurance Company of Hawaii

Founded in 1911, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. is the oldest and largest property and casualty insurer domiciled in Hawaii, with assets of $926.2 million, liabilities of $616.6 million, and policyholders’ surplus of $309.6 million as of December 31, 2025.

First Insurance is a member of the Tokio Marine North America (TMNA) group of companies and enjoys an “A+” rating from A.M. Best Co. Proud of its broadly experienced, service-oriented staff, First Insurance employs more than 215 insurance professionals and distributes its products through 26 independent general agencies. In 2025, First Insurance was named one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work in the “medium company” category by Hawaii Business magazine.

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