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Company History

For 40 years, Hawaii Insurance Consultants, Ltd. (HIC) has continually reinvented itself to meet the changing needs of the local community. However, its basic philosophy has remained the same, to help consumers find the best insurance coverage at the most affordable rates.

Because the insurance industry is highly regulated and particularly susceptible to drastic changes through legislation, one of the biggest challenges ahead, President Robin Campaniano said, "is to be as adaptable as possible, to help prepare our company and our customers to deal with these changes."

Founded in 1955 as an all lines general agency and consultant to labor unions, HIC's initial mission was to help plantation workers find affordable auto insurance, as well as other personal lines of insurance. In 1972, Hawaii Insurance Consultants expanded its clientele through mass marketing, offering group insurance to consumers either through their employers, associations or other organizations. According to President Robin Campaniano, HIC was a pioneer in this area. HIC is the largest writer of mass marketed auto insurance in the State of Hawaii, servicing more than 200 organizations, representing approximately 100,000 insured vehicles.

Client organizations include labor unions, educational institutions, professional associations, financial institutions and businesses of various sizes. HIC offers a full line of insurance products and carriers to meet a broad spectrum of personal and business insurance needs including life, risk management, captive and self insurance needs.

HIC has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a Fortune 500 global insurance conglomerate. This relationship has given HIC tremendous support in terms of management capital and financial strength. That support, coupled with HIC's longevity in the local market, gives HIC an edge in Hawaii and beyond, said Campaniano.

History of AIG Hawaii Insurance Company, INC.
Since 1988, AIG Hawaii Insurance Company, Inc. (AIG Hawaii) has been providing quality insurance products to Hawaii's community. AIG Hawaii has the largest and most experienced mass-marketed automobile insurance program in the state. We proudly hold the A.M. Best Company's highest rating, A++ (Superior), attesting to our financial strength, stability and soundness of operation performance.

AIG Hawaii is supported with the financial strength of the American International Group (AIG), one of the world's largest and most financially sound insurance organizations. Our goal is to provide AIG Hawaii customers with dependable and trustworthy insurance products and services.

AIG Hawaii built upon HIC's success and relationships with policyholders to become a leader in Hawaii's automobile insurance industry. More than 200 of Hawaii's top organizations sponsor an AIG Hawaii program, which has resulted in 75,000 policyholders and 100,000 vehicles on the road today.