First Insurance Appoints Three New Officers

HONOLULU – First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd., (FICOH) board of directors has appointed three new officers:

Harry Haruyama, Vice President, Tokio Marine Corporate Liaison

Todd Takayama, Assistant Vice President, Commercial Underwriting

Stephanie Tokuhama, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Underwriting

Harry Haruyama

An economics graduate of Hitotsubashi University, Haruyama has been employed by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., (TMNF) for more than 16 years. He held management positions with the company’s Marine Underwriting, Osaka Production and Human Resources departments before being assigned to First Insurance in 2008 to assist with Tokio Marine Management’s marketing efforts and client relationships in Hawaii, and to provide general TMNF knowledge and expertise. As a TMNF employee, Haruyama’s role is expanding to include liaison responsibilities between FICOH and other Tokio Marine Group companies now that FICOH is wholly owned by Tokio Marine. “Harry has played an instrumental role in helping us complete the move to full Tokio Marine ownership, and his candor, openness and knowledge of Tokio Marine will be very important to FICOH going forward,” said Allen Uyeda, president & CEO.

Todd Takayama

Takayama has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience in both Hawaii and California and has achieved his CPCU designation. Before joining FICOH, he worked at Island Insurance and held management-level positions at HEMIC, Fireman’s Fund and DTRIC. As FICOH’s Commercial Underwriting Manager since December 2009, his responsibilities have included setting up and managing our Businessowners Policy (BOP) and Construction units. “Todd’s balanced and broad perspective and great problem-solving skills make him a valuable addition to our leadership team,” Uyeda said.

Stephanie Tokuhama

Tokuhama has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. She maintains an active producer’s license and has also achieved her CPCU, Associate in Risk Management and Certified Risk Manager designations. A member of FICOH’s Corporate Underwriting Department, she oversees the pricing and rate filings operation, product development, and new product and system training for FICOH’s independent agency network. “Stephanie’s extensive insurance knowledge and strong analytical skills play a key role in our efforts to meet the evolving needs of Hawaii’s personal and commercial lines markets,” Uyeda said.

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 $610.6 million, liabilities of $381.6 million and policyholders’ surplus of $229.0 million at September 30, 2011. First Insurance, a member of the Japan-based Tokio Marine Group, 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.

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