Insurer's system automated

First Insurance, one of the state's largest property and casualty insurers, has automated its policy application system, offering real-time responses between insurance agencies' computer systems and First Insurance's computer systems.

The system allows applications that met pre-set underwriting parameters to receive nearly instantaneous quotes from agents.

Currently, only agencies submitting workers' compensation policies can use the system, but First Insurance said it plans to expand it to other policies.

E-business seminar planned

The third annual E-Business Law Seminar will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Ala Moana Hotel. The seminar will focus on maximizing the power of the Internet while preventing Web site legal problems. Sponsors include the Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i and the law firm of Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert. For more information, call 545-4300.