First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) has hired Lance Kawano as vice president of FICOH and president of First Risk Management Services (FiRMS).
Kawano, who was previously executive vice president of operations at Atlas Insurance Agency, brings more than 25 years of financial and insurance sector experience.
Prior to joining Atlas in January 2006, he spent three years as personal lines manager at FICOH.
FICOH, which was formed in 1911, is the oldest and largest property and casualty insurer domiciled in Hawaii.
Jeffrey Shonka, FICOH president and CEO, commented: “Lance Kawano brings his skills as an experienced manager and insurance expert to our senior management team.”
“His unique background will be a major asset to FICOH and FiRMS as we work to deliver the best possible solutions and service to our customers.”