A T L A S I N S U R A N C E A G E N C Y

MARCH 2015

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 3

Na Leo O’ Atlas

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Milestone Service

Awards

1

Straight from the

Heart

2

Toastmasters

3

New Faces & People

on the Move

4-8

Congrats, Chenise 7

Dongbu Agent of the

Year & New

Business—Agents

7

We congratulated those who achieved Milestone Service Awards with 5, 10, 15, 20 & 40 years with Atlas! Each received Amazon gift cards, 20+ years employees also received a personalized koa bowl and our 40 year employee, Rona received $500! Wow! Thank you everyone for your time and service with Atlas!

Milestone Serv ice Awards

Left to right: Phoebe Kekauoha (5yrs), Kari Yamada (10yrs), Phuong Ma, (5yrs), Rona-Ann Yasuhara (40 yrs), and Myles Murakami. Pictured right: Nathlie Nakagawa (15yrs—Hilo)

Left to right: Corina Hill (5yrs), Dean Zane (15yrs), Myles Murakami, Delia Wong (20yrs), Tina Leger (5yrs), Vivian Haitsuka (5yrs), and Sandy Ferreira (10yrs)

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This past Farmer’s Market was a treat! Actually, is was pretty much a full meal and didn’t have to go to lunch! In conjunction with our monthly Otsuji Farmer’s Market, Chef Matt Holmes of Times Supermarkets came down to our office to do a food demo, and we basically had a three course meal! First Chef Holmes started out the showing us how to make a Tuscan Kale Salad, then he went on to do a main dish of salmon and prime rib and to end it with a sweet note, we also had a strawberry dessert! These were delicious recipes and techniques that are easy for home cooks for a healthy, simple, family-friendly meal.

Straight f rom the Heart By Kr i s ten Ribi l la

2015 HEART Committee

Aleksandr Razloga, x-8740 Anna Gima, x-8714 Bonnie Pang, x-8651 Kristen Ribilla, x-8791 Krystyn Weeks, x-8722 Martin Beardeaux, x-8617 Sandy Ferreira, x-8620 Sharon Hodson, x-8657 Vince Miyoi, x-8719 Vivian Haitsuka, x-8653

Naomi Sutton

All these ingredients, especially Sterling Silver® meat products can always be found at your local Times Supermarkets, and the fresh veggies can be found at our monthly Farmer’s Market from Otsuji Farms. Special thanks to Bob Stout and the rest of the Times Supermarkets’ staff and Chefs for your support and time!

As most of you know, we have won Best Places to Work for the 7th year in a row! And in addition to that, we received another award for the very first time—the 2015 Best Places to Work Healthiest Company in the medium employer category! We received this award because of activities like our monthly Farmer’s Market, Nutritional/EAP/Financial Education, Healthy Blending/salad events, and special guest chefs. Please continue to support our health & wellness committee and efforts! Our monthly Otsuji Farmer’s Market is the first Thursday of every month!

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Another great Toastmaster meeting was held this month! Our Toastmaster, Elaine Panlilio, appropriately chose the theme of Spring Break for this month’s meeting. Everyone with a role shared a quick favorite spring break memory --- mostly ‘PG’ versions. We had three great speeches in this past month’s meeting. Alex Razloga started by trying to convince us why we should ride motorcycles, and how it helped him impress his then-girlfriend to become his wife (guys, it worked!). Next, we heard from Lily Yamamoto on her acrophobia (fear of heights), and all the narrow hanging bridges and high places she had been to with her family. I felt my legs shaking just listening and looking at the photos. Finally, Melanie Nordgran informed us on how to create our toastmaster home, winning her the Best Speaker Award this month. We also welcomed two

new members, Sylvia Baptiste and Catherine Yamamoto, can’t wait to hear their first speeches! On the district level, Atlas Olelo Hui was well represented at the recent Area 7 speech contests held on Saturday March 7th. Teri Fabry, as Area Governor, was Chairwoman of the contest. Several members also volunteered to help at the event, working at the registration table and as ballot counters. Best of all, our very own, Peter Junker, took 1st place for International Speech & Table Topics Speech contest. Congratulations Peter! Come out to support Peter as he competes on the next level on April 11th at the CPB Training Room located at 225 Queen Street, 4th Floor. Go Atlas Olelo Hui!

To Speak or Not to Speak Patt i Hoe

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Elaine first joined Atlas Kona in 2008 moving to Atlas Honolulu Personal Lines 2015. Elaine supported both our Independent and House Kona Clients in both capacities. Now, Elaine is joining Client Consulting Group’s AOAO Team to support Atlas Independent and House Clients!

Earning her CIC designation in 2013 and an active Atlas Toastmaster – you may recall Elaine as one of our Atlas Kick-off co-hosts. Elaine is a wannabe weekend warrior who enjoys hiking and diving! Elaine explores her artistic side thru photography – mostly landscapes and underwater..like dolphins, manta rays and Galapagos sharks! Elaine emphasized Galapagos sharks are the friendlier ones and even then, she was in a cage. Elaine has two children who are growing up tooooo fast….literally! Jacob who is 11 is already 5’8 and still Mom’s little sweetheart, as Jacob still holds Mom’s hand in public. Atlas CCG is looking forward to Elaine sharing her pictures, as well as her knowledge, supporting our AOAO team.

New Faces & People on the Move here at At las !

Let’s congratulate Steven Pang as the new Client Consulting Services Manager! Steve will be responsible for both the Risk and Claim Management units. Over the years, Steve has demonstrated his ability to effectively service accounts and has contributed to the overall retention of our Atlas Clientele. He is a true professional inside and outside of Atlas. Over the years, Steve has worked in various management positions giving him the experience and leadership needed for this key position. We have the confidence he will take Client Consulting Services to the next level.

Congrats , S teve ! By Vince Miyoi

Congrats , E la ine ! By Bobbie Er ickson

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Leilani Mariano to Senior Account Manager. Lei has been with Atlas for 8 years as an Account Manager in CCG. Lei has transitioned from working exclusively on construction accounts to a wide variety of industries, and is currently handling some of our agency's largest Clients.

As a Senior Account Manager, Lei will continue to work on larger complex accounts and will be a departmental resource for AM's, AE's, and department managers.

Lei has consistently displayed her strengths in Client and underwriter relationships, problem solving, and time efficiency leading to happy Clients. Let us all congratulate Lei on her promotion and continued success at Atlas!

Congrats , Le i lani ! By Bobbie Er ickson

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Congrats , Jo shua! By Jac inda E l ias

Congrats , Lance ! By Kar i Yamada

Welcome, Ivy ! By Jac inda E l ias

Welcome, Mabel le ! By Jac inda E l ias

Mabelle Beltran came to us from PGL, where she was most recently an Actuarial Administrator and previously an Accounts Receivable Clerk. She holds her LOMA Fellow having passed the 10 Life Management Institute exams, as well as her FLMI, ACS and Excel. She’s a graduate of HPU with a BS in Business Administration and a Cum Laude of Farrington HS, having been highly involved in extracurricular activities, clubs, etc.

Ivy Takahashi came to us from Pacific Administrators where she handled annuities and pensions for union members. Prior to this position, she was a Financial Services Professional with New York Life Insurance Company, where she held her L&H license, Series 6 and 63, and a few awards. Prior to her financial services career she worked in the nonprofit and legislative arenas. A graduate of Seattle University with a BA in French and minor in Business Administration and Sacred Hearts Academy. Ivy has traveled broadly and is active in community organizations.

Josh Javinar has transferred over from the AA Pool, after 6 months of basic training, passing his first CPCU exam as well as his P&C license exam. He came to Atlas after 10 years as a server with the fine dining establishment of Mariposa at Neiman Marcus, where he learned the art of delivering a fine customer service experience. He’s a graduate of UH West Oahu with a BS in Business Administration and the Risk Management and Insurance Certificate and Kaimuki HS. He was highly involved in organized sports, including baseball, football, and soccer.

Congratulations to Lance on his promotion to Account Manager Trainee! Lance joined Atlas in June of 2012. Since then, he learned the Account Administrator role, obtained his CISR designation and became P&C licensed. Your hard work and dedication to Atlas is appreciated! We look forward to seeing your continued growth at Atlas!

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Jordan Robinson joined our Atlas ‘Ohana in 2013 and already he has mastered the Account Administrator role and has now moved into the Account Manager role. Jordan will help our House Group in servicing our clients. We are confident that Jordan will provide excellent Service to our clients.

Congratulations to Catherine on her promotion to Account Administrator! In addition to the tasks of the Account Assistant, she will now issue certificates, process cancellations and endorsement requests. Your hard work and dedication to Atlas is appreciated! We look forward to seeing your continued growth at Atlas!

Congrats , Cather ine ! By Kar i Yamada

Congrats , Jordan! By Shar i lyn Tanaka

Starting from the Mailroom, then moving to a Personal Lines Account Administrator, and now being promoted to a Personal Lines Account Manager, Romela Antonio is on a roll. She has consistently been a strong contributor to our Personal Lines group by processing tasks with lightning speed. She will now use her efficiency skills with our Personal Lines House Account clients and we know she will do well.

Congrats , Romela! By Shar i lyn Tanaka

Congrats , Fe ! By Shar i lyn Tanaka

Personal Lines is proud to announce the promotion of Fe Torres to Sales Account Manager. Fe has demonstrated strong professional skills and provides outstanding service to our Personal Lines clients. She has received praises from various clients for her commitment to go above and beyond. We are confident that Fe will excel in this new position.

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Congrats , T ina! By Bonnie Pang

Congrats , Aleksandr ! By Bonnie Pang

I am pleased to announce the promotion of Aleksandr Razloga to Benefit Analyst.

Aleksandr joined Atlas in 2013 as a Benefit Analyst – Trainee. Aleksandr is one of

the most committed benefit students I have met. With his strong work ethic and commitment to service excellence he quickly learned the fundamentals of employee

benefit consulting. In his second year with Atlas, Aleksandr eagerly stepped forward

to assume responsibility for co-servicing our small group book of business with Tina

Leger. Please join me in congratulating Aleksandr on a well-deserved promotion!

I am pleased to announce the promotion of Tina Leger to Senior Benefit Analyst.

Since joining Atlas Employee Benefits in 2009, Tina has worked closely with her

clients to become their trusted advisor and help navigate the complicated landscape of health care reform. Tina consistently looks for opportunities to enlarge the Atlas

footprint, most recently she was appointed agent of record for JN Automotive, the

parent company of Cycle City, an existing client. Please join me in congratulating

Tina Leger on a well-deserved promotion to Senior Benefit Analyst!

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We are happy to welcome Natasha Fu to the Atlas Ohana! Natasha has joined Atlas as an Account Administrator in the Commercial Lines Department. She is a graduate of Hawaii Baptist Academy and the University of Hawaii, where she received her degree in Travel Industry Management. In her free time, Natasha likes to bake and go shopping. Welcome, Natasha!

Welcome, Natasha! By Kar i Yamada

Brian Fujikane is a true local boy who was raised in Mililani. Shortly after high school, he moved to Seattle where he lived for 3 years. This is where Brian started his journey as a sales professional. With over 13 years of B2B sales experience ranging from inside & outside sales, and sales management, he brings a passion for sales and strong leadership qualities to our team. He is engaged to his beautiful fiancé who he plans to get married by the end of this year. In his spare time, Brian enjoys fishing and dropping in at Sandy Beach from time to time.

Welcome, Robert ! By I r lene Torres

Robert Guernsey joined Atlas as the Business Analyst in the IT department. Most recently, he worked at Farmers (formerly AIG) for almost 10 years as a Business Analyst and a Systems Analyst. Prior to that, he was at Bank of Hawaii’s computer operations for over 15 years. Originally from New York, he was stationed in Hawaii during his service in the U.S. Navy and made these islands his home with his wife Cinzia. During his spare time, Robert enjoys working on cars, especially his Jeep, and also likes to do woodworking. Please welcome Robert to the Atlas Ohana.

Welcome, Br ian! By Vince Miyoi

Welcome, Jon ! By Vince Miyoi

Jonathan Youngs believe it or not is also a local boy who was born and raised in Waimanalo. Jon has 5 children…yes… you read correctly…5 children! During his spare time he enjoys surfing, hiking, night diving, rock climbing, cross fit, and dirt biking. Jon has many years of sales including inside & outside sales representative for the Berry Company. He also served as a manager and trainer which provided him with valuable lessons in strategic planning and Market Analysis. Some of his other past experiences include; Roofing, Kitchen design, and Building material sales.

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New Bus iness—Agents

Let’s congratulate Gary Hashimoto on writing $1.3 million for Dongbu in 2014. It was the most of all the agencies appointed by Dongbu! Great work, Gary!

Mark Maruyama Randy Millare

Commercial

Personal

Dongbu Agent of the Year !

Congrats , Cheni se ! By Debra Chong ( I s land Insurance)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to compete in a speech contest in front of over 100 strangers? If so, ask Chenise. As a fairly new member of the Honolulu Association of Insurance Professionals, she won the Confidence While Communicating (CWC) Speak-off in Honolulu last November. The win earned her the right to move on to the Region VIII International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) speech competition held in San Francisco on March 19th. Her competitors were state winners from Arizona and California.

After delivering a three-minute prepared speech about the physical and mental health benefits she received from the programs offered here at Atlas Insurance and answering a one-minute impromptu question in front of a huge audience from five different states, Chenise came out as the victor. As the winner of the regional competition, she will move on to the international CWC Speak-off where she will face eight other regional winners in Minneapolis, Minnesota in June. Congratulations to Chenise on her win. We wish her all the best in the upcoming competition!

Photo Credit: Kathleen Shumate of MKS Images