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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, June 23, 2009

BUSINESS BRIEFS
First Insurance cuts auto charges


Advertiser Staff

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First Insurance Co. said it has lowered its rates for personal auto insurance by as much as 30 percent, effective July 1.

The rate decrease also applies to the company's premier First Select Portfolio, which combines homeowners and personal auto insurance, the company said in a news release.

First Insurance is the oldest and largest property and casualty insurer with headquarters in Hawai'i, with assets totaling more than $602 million and liabilities of $404 million as of March 31, the company said.

BANK FOUNDATION GIVES IHS GRANT

The First Hawaiian Bank Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Institute for Human Services to support a nursing co-op in the institute's Health Services Program.

IHS Hawai'i remains the only 24-hour walk-in emergency shelter on O'ahu, providing a full range of services to homeless men, women and families with children. The agency operates two facilities, one for men and one for women and children.

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation is the charitable arm of First Hawaiian Bank. In 2008, the foundation and bank contributed $3.5 million to more than 350 nonprofit organizations.

MARRIOTT OFFERING RESORT DISCOUNTS

Marriott Vacation Club International is offering kama'aina discounts up to half off any of its four Marriott Vacation Club resorts on O'ahu, Kaua'i and Maui through Nov. 20.

Kama'aina rates include:

  • Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club on O'ahu — from $165 to $352 per night.

  • Marriott's Maui Ocean Club on Maui — from $220 to $330 per night.

  • Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club on Kaua'i — from $165 to $270 per night.

  • Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club on Kaua'i — from $148 to $363 per night.

    The clubs offer one-, two- and three-bedroom accommodations with full kitchens, separate living and dining areas, multiple televisions with DVD player, master bedroom with whirlpool tub, private lanai or balcony, washer/dryer and wireless high-speed Internet access.

    For more information or reservations, go to www.marriott.com and enter promotional code L6C or call 800-VILLAS-9 in the U.S. and ask for promotional code L6C.