HONOLULU – First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) continued its commitment to the local community in 2022 by donating $707,275 to more than 80 charitable organizations across the state. Among the organizations that received financial donations in 2022 were Aloha United Way, American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association, American Red Cross, Easterseals Hawaii, Helping Hands Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Public Radio, Make-A-Wish Hawaii, Mālama Learning Center and the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation.
In celebration of its 111th anniversary in 2022, FICOH donated $111,000 to local environmental and sustainability nonprofits committed to protecting and preserving Hawaii's natural resources. Environmental efforts included a three-year tree planting partnership with Mālama Learning Center to support native reforestation efforts at Palehua and a donation of $111 in each associate's name to one of 11 environmental organizations.
In addition to the company’s charitable giving, FICOH associates participating in the First Insurance Community Action Team (First CAT) donated more than 420 volunteer hours in 2022. Volunteers participated in a variety of environmental efforts, including preparing planting areas for native species at Kapapapuhi Point Park, supporting restoration efforts at the Huilua Fishpond at Kahana Bay, clearing brush at the Loko Ea Fishpond near Haleiwa, and planting native Hawaiian plants at Mālama Learning Center’s base-yard at Palehua and food forest site in Kunia.
Throughout the year, First CAT members supported local causes including the Oahu Heart Walk to benefit the American Heart Association, exceeding their fundraising goal of $10,000, and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Magic Island. Associate donations to these organizations were matched dollar for dollar by First Insurance’s charitable foundation.
“First Insurance prides itself on supporting local nonprofit organizations that are aligned with our charitable giving focuses,” said Todd Takayama, president and chief underwriting officer. “We especially appreciate our associates’ support and active participation in creating a stronger and more resilient Hawaii for future generations.”
To learn more about FICOH and its community giving, visit http://www.ficoh.com/about-us/community/.
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 $677 million, liabilities of $423.7 million, and policyholders’ surplus of $253.3 million as of December 31, 2021.
First Insurance, a member of the Tokio Marine North America (TMNA) group of companies, enjoys an “A+” rating from A.M. Best Co. Proud of its broadly experienced, service-oriented staff, First Insurance employs more than 250 insurance professionals and distributes its products through 26 independent general agencies. First Insurance was awarded the American Heart Association’s Workplace Health Gold Achievement for 2020. In 2021, First Insurance was named Hawaii’s number one Best Places to Work in the "large company" category by Hawaii Business magazine.
First Insurance supports many local organizations through monetary donations made at the corporate level, by its associates and the First Insurance Foundation. Its charitable giving focuses on four areas: 1) family, social services and health care; 2) education and career development; 3) environment and sustainability; and 4) civic, culture and the arts.