Island Insurance Names Ohata Assistant Vice President

Honolulu, Hawaii-based Island Insurance Company Ltd. named Sharon K. Ohata assistant vice president, claims supervisor for workers’ compensation.

Ohata will continue to be responsible for the management of the company’s workers compensation claims unit.

Ohata has nearly 30 years of insurance experience in the claims area. Prior to Island Insurance, Ohata was vice president of claims consulting services at Atlas Insurance Agency, where she was responsible for the design and implementation of claims management and educational programs for various clients.

She also served as vice president of the workers’ compensation department at John Mullen and Co., where she managed a staff of over 35 supervisors, adjusters and support personnel and was responsible for insuring all staff members were adequately trained.

Island Insurance holds a financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) from A.M. Best Company.