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The National Flood Insurance Program in Hawaii

The National Flood Insurance Program in Hawaii provides critical flood insurance to homeowners. Coverage is key to resilient communities

Traffic Fatalities Surged During the Pandemic

During the pandemic, an increase in speeding and reckless driving led to a spike in traffic fatalities. It’s time to reverse this trend.

Bicycle Safety Rules for Drivers: How to Coexist with Cyclists

Bicyclist fatalities have been increasing. Drivers can help reverse this trend by learning how to coexist with cyclists and by embracing bicycle safety.

Kick Off 2023 With an Insurance Coverage Checkup

Everyone has their favorite New Year’s tradition, their own special way of saying goodbye to the old and ringing in the new. It’s the perfect time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going.

It’s also the perfect time to make sure your financial house is in order, including a review of your insurance coverage. In fact, if an annual insurance coverage checkup isn’t already one of your time honored traditions, you should make it one starting this year.

Does Business Insurance Protect Against Hazards Away from the Workplace?

Does business insurance protect against losses that occur away from the workplace? The answer varies depending on coverage type. Here’s what you need to know.

Associates Volunteer at Loko Ea Fishpond

A team of FICOH associates, family members and friends traveled to the Loko Ea fishpond on the North Shore on Saturday, November 19 to learn about the work Malama Loko Ea Foundation is doing to restore the traditional fishpond and clear brush to prepare for their upcoming dredging operations.

What Is E&O Insurance? An Important Coverage for Professionals

If you provide professional services, you could be sued for any mistakes and oversights that result in financial loss. Protect yourself with E&O insurance.

FICOH Joins Walk to End Alzheimer's

After a couple of years of being virtual, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s returned in person at Magic Island on Saturday, November 5.

FICOH Partners with Mālama Learning Center to Plant Trees

Volunteers from First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) joined Mālama Learning Center (MLC) for a volunteer workday at MLC’s Baseyard and Nursery at Palehua, along the slopes above Kapolei and Makakilo, on Saturday, October 29.

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Does homeowners insurance cover water damage? In some cases, yes, but it depends on the source of the water damage and flooding is not covered.

Are You Prepared for Flood Damage?

Hawaii has a high flood risk, but flooding isn’t covered by standard property insurance. Homeowners and business owners must act to protect themselves.

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Roof Damage?

Homeowners insurance can cover roof damage, but it depends on the cause, and your policy terms can impact your payout.

First CAT Pitches In at Pearl Ridge Elementary

On Saturday, July 23rd, volunteers from our First Community Action Team helped with a campus refresh at Pearl Ridge Elementary School.

Do College Students Need Renters Insurance?

Do college students need renters insurance? Find out notable collegiate exposures and how insurance needs may be different based on campus living arrangements.

FICOH Associates Help Beautify Princess Ruth Ke‘elikolani Middle School Campus

On Saturday, June 18, members of our First Community Action Team volunteered at Princess Ke'elikolani Middle School in downtown Honolulu to tape and prime the interior hallway of the school’s administrative building.