HONOLULU – The First Insurance Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH), strengthened its commitment to the local community in 2025, contributing more than $540,000 to nearly 80 nonprofit organizations statewide.
Responding to community needs, FICOH prioritized support family, social services, and healthcare in 2025, donating $272,000 to organizations such as Aloha United Way, Alzheimer’s Association, Institute for Human Services, Hawaii Community Foundation-Maui Strong, Navian Hawaii, American Heart Association, Kauai Independent Foodbank, Child and Family Services, Hawaii Meals on Wheels, and Helping Hands Hawaii.
Additional 2025 contributions included donations to Mālama Learning Center, The Nature Conservancy, The Outdoor Circle, University of Hawaii Foundation, After-School All-Stars Hawaii, Hawaii Public Radio, Ka Lima O Maui, Bishop Museum, and the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Deepening their community impact, FICOH associates logged more than 700 hours of volunteer service in 2025 as members of the First Insurance Community Action Team (First CAT).
“In 2025, we were honored to contribute more than $540,000 to nonprofits statewide, supporting causes that strengthen Hawaii’s communities,” said Todd Takayama, president and CEO of FICOH. “More than half of our giving focused on family, social services, and healthcare, areas that provide critical support for those who need it most. Thanks to the generosity and volunteer spirit of our associates, we’re proud to help create lasting, positive change across the islands.”
FICOH has a strong legacy of community support and remains dedicated to making Hawaii a better place to live, work, and thrive. FICOH’s charitable giving is anchored in five key pillars:
- Family, Social Services & Health Care
- Education & Career Development
- Environment & Sustainability
- Civic, Culture & The Arts
- Economic and Workforce Development
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 $833.7 million, liabilities of $569.7 million, and policyholders’ surplus of $263.96 million as of December 31, 2024.
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 220 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.
To learn more about FICOH and its community giving, visit http://www.ficoh.com/about-us/community/.