First Insurance Company to “Take Over” Hilo Gas Station, Give Drivers a Break on High Prices

HONOLULU – After two successful 76 gas station “takeovers” on Oahu, First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) will be bringing relief from high gas prices to the Big Island for the first time on Saturday, August 27. As part of the promotion, the 76 gas station at 1698 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo will lower gas prices for two hours only, from 1 to 3 p.m.

The “secret” price of gas will be revealed to drivers Saturday morning on FICOH’s Twitter (@FirstInsHI) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/FirstInsHI) pages. In Hilo, the average price of regular gas is $4.15 a gallon, according to AAA Hawaii. Saturday’s reduced price will be for all grades of gas.

FICOH will also be giving away $500 in gas to one lucky winner. Entry forms will only be available at the Kilauea 76 from 1 to 3 p.m., with the winner being announced later that day on KBIG 97.9 FM. Drivers will also get free window washes, courtesy of FICOH staff volunteers. The Kilauea 76 store will also be offering discounts on food and drink specials.

“We understand that customers need all the economic relief they can get right now, which is why we are happy to host this event and help our friends in Hilo,” said Allen Uyeda, president and CEO of First Insurance. ”This is a way for us to thank our Big Island customers who have already switched their auto insurance to First and to further increase our visibility in this market.”

Earlier this year, FICOH launched new, lower auto insurance rates that can save customers up to hundreds of dollars. Customers may get a free quote and purchase their auto policies at www.ficoh.com, or by calling First Insurance at (808) 527-7722 on Oahu or 800-272-5202 on the Neighbor Islands to speak to a sales adviser. Customers may also get a quote and purchase a FICOH auto policy through their local independent insurance agent.

Founded on August 11, 1911, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. is the oldest and largest property and casualty insurer domiciled in Hawaii, with assets of $606.5 million, liabilities of $373.2 million and policyholders’ surplus of $233.3 million at June 30, 2011. First Insurance enjoys an “A” (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best Co., whose ratings are widely recognized as a benchmark of an insurer’s financial strength. For three years running, First Insurance has also been named to the Ward’s 50 list, which recognizes the nation’s top 50 property and casualty insurance companies. Proud of its broadly experienced, service-oriented staff, First Insurance employs more than 300 insurance professionals and distributes its products through 29 independent general agencies. It has claims personnel on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island.

Follow First Insurance on Twitter (@FirstInsHI) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/FirstInsHI).

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