HONOLULU – First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has promoted Lance Kawano to Senior Vice President (SVP) of FICOH effective July 1, 2024. In addition to serving as SVP, he is retaining his position as President of First Risk Management Services (FiRMS). FiRMS is a FICOH subsidiary that delivers non-standard risk solutions, including flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program and captive insurance arrangements.
Kawano started with FICOH in 2018 and has more than 30 years of experience in the financial and insurance sectors. In his new role, he will continue to oversee FiRMS and FICOH’s Commercial Underwriting Support department and assume additional areas of oversight and responsibility moving forward.
“During his six years with FICOH, Lance has demonstrated leadership, strategic vision, and follow-through,” said Todd Takayama, FICOH president and CEO. “His data-driven and analytical mindset will continue to be major assets as we work to remain a stable and sustainable market for our customers.”
Kawano graduated from Harvey Mudd College with a BS in Systems Engineering and earned his MBA from Columbia Business School. He has also obtained the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designations.
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.
First Insurance is a member of the Tokio Marine North America (TMNA) group of companies and 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. In 2023, First Insurance was awarded the American Heart Association’s Workplace Health Gold Achievement and named one of Hawaii’s 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.