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First Insurance Company of Hawaii Donated More Than $700,000 to Nonprofits in 2021
In 2021, First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) donated more than $700,000 to charitable organizations.
Read moreFirst Insurance Company of Hawaii Reenters Residential Hurricane Insurance Market
FICOH took over the hurricane insurance book of business previously underwritten by AXIS Insurance Company, with which FICOH had partnered to provide residential hurricane insurance.
Read moreFirst Insurance Company of Hawaii and Its Associates Show Creativity to Raise $50,000 for Aloha United Way
As another example of pivoting in the times of COVID, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. (FICOH) and its associates donated $50,000 to Aloha United Way (AUW) through virtual fundraising events, e-pledges and a contribution from the First Insurance Foundation.
Read moreFirst Insurance Maintains A+ Financial Strength Rating from AM Best
AM Best, a global credit rating agency that focuses on the insurance industry, has reaffirmed the superior A+ Financial Strength Rating (FSR) for First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH). FICOH has maintained a FSR rating of A (excellent) or higher since 1997.
Read moreLocal Companies Work Together to Donate Refurbished Cars to Two Oahu Families
In the spirit of the holiday season, First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) collaborated with Aiea Collision and UNIBODY Autotech Collision Center to gift refurbished vehicles to two deserving families identified by Helping Hands Hawaiʻi’s Adopt a Family Program.
Read moreFirst Insurance Associates Kick Off the Holidays with Three Beach Cleanups on Oahu
To kick off the holiday season, employees at First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. (FICOH) swapped their annual holiday party for a community service event today, partnering with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii (SCH) to remove marine debris and trash at three beaches on Oahu. The sites included Kailua Beach, Ala Moana Beach and Oneula Beach Park in Ewa Beach, better known as “Hau Bush.”
Read moreFirst Insurance Company of Hawaii Continues Its Commitment to the American Heart Association by Donating $73,000
First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. (FICOH) has donated $73,000 to the American Heart Association-Hawaii in 2021, continuing its multi-year commitment to supporting cardiovascular research, education and care.
Read moreFirst Insurance Company of Hawaii Donates $50,000 to American Red Cross of Hawaii
First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. (FICOH) has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross of Hawaii in 2021 to support the nonprofit’s emergency response efforts and Sound the Alarm campaign.
Read moreFirst Insurance Company of Hawaii Creates 1,000 Hurricane Care Packages for Kupuna
With hurricane season upon us, First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) recently distributed 1,000 hurricane care packages containing nearly two tons of food to local kupuna in partnership with Hawaii Meals on Wheels (HMOW). FICOH employees donated food items and assembled the care packages during their lunch breaks over the last few weeks.
Read moreFirst Insurance Hires New Assistant Vice President of Claims
First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has hired Robert Libby as assistant vice president of claims, overseeing the liability, litigation, and property claims teams. He joined the FICOH team in mid-March and previously served as manager of commercial general liability and auto property damage claims at AmTrust in California.
Read moreMarivic Puaa Promoted to Assistant Vice President of Claims
First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has promoted Marivic Puaa to assistant vice president of claims, overseeing administration and operations, effective July 1. She previously served as manager for the claims administration and operations teams. Puaa began her career at FICOH in 1990.
Read moreJeff Shonka to Retire as President and CEO on August 31, 2021
First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) announced today that Jeff Shonka, president and CEO, will retire on August 31, 2021 after more than seven years at the helm of Hawaii’s largest and oldest insurance company and nearly 20 years as a member of its executive leadership team. He will be succeeded by Mark Yoda effective September 1, 2021.
Read moreFirst Insurance Charitable Foundation Donates $125,000 for UH Cancer Center Early Phase Clinical Trials
The FICOH Charitable Foundation has donated $125,000 to support the UH Cancer Center’s new state-of-the-art Early Phase Clinical Research Center. This center will provide access to phase 1 clinical trials for cancer patients in Hawaiʻi so they do not have to travel to the continental U.S. for specialized treatments.
Read moreFirst Insurance Company of Hawaii & Associates Donate $58,000 to Aloha United Way
As local nonprofits mobilize support for Hawaii’s growing community needs, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. (FICOH) has donated $58,000 to Aloha United Way (AUW). The amount represents a corporate contribution combined with fundraising event proceeds and associate donations to FICOH’s annual e-pledge drive.
Read moreYuji Soda Promoted to Assistant Vice President of Strategic Planning
First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has promoted Yuji Soda to assistant vice president of strategic planning, effective January 1, 2021. He previously served as manager of strategic planning.
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