Atlas Insurance Magazine Summer 2020 | Page 3

BY: CHASON ISHII, PRESIDENT OF ATLAS INSURANCE AGENCY T he coronavirus pandemic has rocked our world, bringing the local and global economy to a screeching halt. As a community, we are facing unprecedented times like none of us has seen before. Many are left with more questions than answers, while all of us are searching for some form of guidance or system to bring normalcy back into our daily lives. In these tough times, Atlas’ customer- driven approach has not and will not waver. We believe in our duty to our clients and continue to serve as your guides to ALOHA! help you navigate your insurance journey amid this wave of uncertainty. Across our main lines of business, we have teams proactively exploring all avenues, with a goal of providing each of our clients with a tailored solution and “best alternative” to mitigate business and personal risks. Our business insurance team is evaluating all available strategies, whether it be exploring premium deferment and financing options, scrutinizing worker’s compensation audits, or educating clients about the government relief programs available. Our employee benefits team is digging deep to answer the challenging LIANNE YOSHIDA MAUI ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER A tlas Insurance Agency has been a strong partner and advocate for MEO over the last 10 years. They have taken the time to understand our organization and the deep commitment we have to the people of Maui County. The Atlas Benefit Consulting team has been a strong resource for MEO by helping us navigate through the complexity of federal and state regulations attached to employee benefits. They have even partnered with us to provide informational seminars regarding the latest trends and need-to-know subjects for Maui’s business community. Atlas continuously matches their services to meet our unique and changing needs, providing a wealth of knowledge, information, and tools to assist our team so we can fulfill our mission within the community. HARRISON GEORGE CMG FINANCIAL, LOAN OFFICER F inding local partners to offer the same level of customer service I offer my clients can be challenging. Luckily, the Atlas Team always has my back. Their responsiveness, exceptional customer service, and attention to each individual customer allows me to have peace of mind knowing my clients are being serviced just as if I were doing it myself. employee-related questions that are sure to arise. Lastly, our personal lines team is evaluating package pricing options and premium credits for home, autos, and more to help families save those extra few dollars. Regardless of the difficult times ahead, we call on all of you as one big ohana to display the resiliency and grit needed to beat COVID-19. We hope that everyone can find calmness, successfully incorporate the recommended health and safety techniques, and live aloha. + Chason Ishii President of Atlas Insurance Agency ATLASINSURANCE.COM CHRISTINE LANNING INTEGRATED SECURITIES TECHNOLOGY, PRESIDENT W e utilize Atlas for our commercial insurance and bonding program. We’ve worked with various agencies in the past, but it is Atlas’s level of commitment that allows us to feel secure in trusting them to oversee our risk management program. They take the time to go over each product individually and make it a point to cover the gaps of where we may potentially be exposed. They make the purchasing process for insurance and bonding transparent—no mysteries or surprises. We see Atlas as a partner rather than a vendor.