Get to know Shawn

Shawn Nakano, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai'i is deeply proud of his local roots and strives to embody the “Aloha Spirit” in everything he does. A bit old-fashioned at heart, Shawn has a passion for collecting vintage bottles, antique signs, and Hawaiiana memorabilia. He believes in the timeless value of building relationships based on trust—where a handshake means something, and “your word is your bond.” These values were instilled in him by his father, who emphasized the importance of honesty in both work and life, teaching Shawn to always “call your own fouls.” This foundation remains at the heart of Premier Benefit Consultants.

Shawn has been happily married to his wife, Lisa, for over 30 years. Together, they have two children, Sydney and Andrew (both in their 20s), as well as a Chihuahua/Terrier mix named Annabelle. Outside of work, Shawn enjoys spending quality time with his family, cooking, fishing, and golfing.

Licensed as an insurance agent in Hawaii since 2002, Shawn began his career as an independent agency owner with State Farm and Allstate Insurance. In 2008, he partnered with Michael Lum to co-found Premier Benefit Consultants. For the past 16 years, Shawn and Michael have worked together to build an agency that specializes in meeting the healthcare needs of Hawai'i’s senior citizens, offering Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement products.