Insurance License Categories

An individual who: (A) acts solely on behalf of either the insurer or the insured, as an independent contractor or as an employee of an independent contractor; and (B) investigates for, reports to, or adjusts for the individual’s principal relative to claims arising under insurance contracts.

Effective May 18, 2021, the Insurance Division has approved Pearson Vue to administer testing through their online proctoring process, in addition to the standard test center process; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021- 3LIC for more information.

Effective June 1, 2021, paper applications and checks for more licenses will not be accepted; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021- 6LIC for more information.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to  Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective March 21, 2022, paper applications and checks for certain licenses will not be accepted for reactivation; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-4LIC.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9.

Resident Adjuster – Individual (Initial License) Independent Adjuster – Public Adjuster – Work Comp Adjuster – Crop Adjuster

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Adjuster license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your application:

1. Successfully pass the Hawaii Insurance License Exam(s). Pass Hawaii Adjuster exam for independent or public adjuster license. Pass Hawaii workers compensation adjuster exam for work comp adjuster license. Exam is not required to apply for crop adjuster license. Contact our exam administrator, Pearson Vue to register for an exam. Call toll free at 1-800-274-2608. View our Candidate Handbook at Pearson Vue’s website. Beginning May 18, 2021, all Hawaii Insurance exams will be available for administration through Pearson’s online proctoring process in addition to the standard test center process.
2. To obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com. Fees collected by FieldPrint include state and federal submission fees. Effective September 1, 2018, all applicants must enter “HI-DCCA-INS”, the code that identifies the Insurance Division as the intended recipient of your fingerprint result, when scheduling an online appointment with Fieldprint.

Effective June 1, 2021, you must apply electronic and pay fees at https://nipr.com/. For more information, please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021- 6LIC.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ to apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. For public adjuster: Submit copy of the filed surety bond in the amount of $10,000 through NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days along with the online application).
3. For crop adjuster: Submit a copy of a valid, unexpired, Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program (“CAPP”) card through NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days along with the online application).

IMPORTANT: The Surety Bond and the CAPP card are required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Resident Adjuster – Individual (License Renewal & Late Renewal) Independent Adjuster – Public Adjuster – Work Comp Adjuster – Crop Adjuster

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Resident Adjuster license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Before submitting your online application:

For work comp adjuster: You are required to retake and successfully pass the Hawaii Insurance License Exam for renewal.

To apply electronically (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application):

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ to renew the license or pay renewal late fee for the license.
2. For crop adjuster – Submit a copy of a valid, unexpired, Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program (“CAPP”) card through NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days along with the online application).

IMPORTANT: The CAPP card is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Resident Adjuster – Individual (License Reinstatement) Independent Adjuster – Public Adjuster – Work Comp Adjuster – Crop Adjuster

REINSTATEMENT – If you held a Hawaii Resident Adjuster license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial license. Follow the same requirements and instructions in the beginning of the page to apply for the Initial License for the adjuster license via https://nipr.com.

An individual who: (A) acts solely on behalf of either the insurer as an independent contractor or as an employee of an independent contractor; and (B) reviews or audits billings for medical services.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ to apply for the license (use NIPR”s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit evidence that you hold credentials as a Certified Professional Coder granted by the American Academy of Professional Coders or American Health Information Management Association. You must submit your credentials via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted).

IMPORTANT: The evidence of credential above is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

An insurance producer is a person required to be licensed under the laws of Hawaii to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance.

Effective November 15, 2020, you must apply electronic and pay fees with a credit card at https://nipr.com/. Paper applications for this initial license will not be accepted; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-13LIC for more information.

Effective May 18, 2021, the Insurance Division has approved Pearson Vue to administer testing through their online proctoring process, in addition to the standard test center process; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021- 3LIC for more information.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to  Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

New Requirements Regarding Timeline to Complete Continuing Education; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-3LIC for more information.

Effective March 21, 2022, paper applications and checks for certain licenses will not be accepted for reactivation; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-4LIC .

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9A , 431:10 , 431:10A , 431:10B , 431:10C , 431:10D , 431:10E , 431:10F , 431:10G , 431:10H , 431:13 , 431:16 , 431:20 , 431:21.

Resident Insurance Producer – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application:

1. Successfully pass the Hawaii Insurance License Exam(s). Contact our exam administrator, Pearson Vue to register for an exam. Call toll free at 1-800-274-2608. View our Candidate Handbook at Pearson Vue’s website. Beginning May 18, 2021, all Hawaii Insurance exams will be available for administration through Pearson’s online proctoring process in addition to the standard test center process.
   Exam not required if application is received within ninety days of the cancellation of the applicant’s previous resident license and if the producer was in good standing.
2. To obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com. Fees collected by FieldPrint include state and federal submission fees. Effective September 1, 2018, all applicants must enter “HI-DCCA-INS”, the code that identifies the Insurance Division as the intended recipient of your fingerprint result, when scheduling an online appointment with Fieldprint.

After the above has been completed, apply electronically and pay fees at https://nipr.com/.

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Resident Insurance Producer – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer license that was inactive for more than one year.

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit the name of a licensed Hawaii Insurance Producer who is a natural person that will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Resident Insurance Producer –Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

IMPORTANT: Before renewing your license online, individual insurance producer must complete any outstanding continuing education credits.

Renew electronically or pay renewal late fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Resident Insurance Producer – Individual & Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same requirements and instructions in the beginning of the page to apply for the resident individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Insurance Producer license via https://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

An individual or legal entity who represents the owner of a life insurance policy in the offer or negotiation with a life insurance settlement provider of a life insurance settlement contract.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement/reactivation term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

Resident Life Settlement Broker – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Life Settlement Broker license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your application:

1. You shall have a current license for at least one year as an insurance producer with a life line of authority; and
2. You shall submit fingerprints even if fingerprints were submitted for another license. To obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com. Fees collected by Fieldprint include state and federal submission fees. Effective September 1, 2018, all applicants must enter “HI-DCCA-INS”, the code that identifies the Insurance Division as the intended recipient of your fingerprint result, when scheduling an online appointment with Fieldprint.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ to apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit a detailed anti-fraud plan that meets the requirements of section 431C-48 via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted).

IMPORTANT: The detailed anti-fraud plan is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Resident Life Settlement Broker – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Life Settlement Broker license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your application:

The entity shall have a current license for at least one year as an insurance producer with a life line of authority; and

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com to apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. The entity shall designate an individual who is responsible for the actions of the entity and its employees. The designated individual shall be a licensed resident life settlement broker;
3. Submit a detailed anti-fraud plan that meets the requirements of section 431C-48 via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted).

IMPORTANT: The detailed anti-fraud plan is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

RESIDENT LIFE SETTLEMENT BROKER – INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS ENTITY (LICENSE RENEWAL & LATE RENEWAL)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Resident Life Settlement Broker license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Go to https://nipr.com to renew license or pay renewal late fee for the license electronically (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

RESIDENT LIFE SETTLEMENT BROKER – INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS ENTITY (LICENSE Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Resident Life Settlement Broker license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same requirements and instructions in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Life Settlement Broker license via https://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

An individual or legal entity who engages in a life insurance settlement contract with the owner of the insurance policy.

A person authorized by the commissioner to sell, solicit or negotiate limited lines insurance.

Effective November 15, 2020, paper applications for this initial license will not be accepted; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-13LIC for more information.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to  Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective March 21, 2022, paper applications and checks for certain licenses will not be accepted for reactivation; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-4LIC .

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9A , §431:10B

You may apply electronically for the lines of authority of Travel and/or Credit.

Resident Limited Lines Producer – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Limited Lines Producer license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your application:

To obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com. Fees collected by Fieldprint include state and federal submission fees. Effective September 1, 2018, all applicants must enter “HI-DCCA-INS”, the code that identifies the Insurance Division as the intended recipient of your fingerprint result, when scheduling an online appointment with Fieldprint.

Apply electronically and pay fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Resident Limited Lines Producer – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Limited Lines Producer license that was inactive for more than one year.

You may apply electronically for the lines of authority of Travel and/or Credit.

Apply electronically and pay fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Resident Limited Lines Producer – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Resident Limited Lines Producer license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Renew or pay renewal late fee electronically at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Resident Limited Lines Producer – Individual & Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Resident Limited Lines Producer license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same requirements and instructions in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Limited Lines Producer license via https://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

A motor vehicle rental company that is licensed by the commissioner to solicit and sell insurance coverages only in connection with and which are incidental to the rental company’s business of renting motor vehicles.

An owner of a self-service storage facility shall hold a limited lines licenses to sell, solicit, or offer coverage under a policy of stored property insurance.

“Owner” means any business entity that owns or is authorized to manage a self-service storage facility, or to receive rent from an occupant under a rental agreement, and no real estate license is required.

“Self-service storage facility” has the same meaning as in section 507-61.

“Stored property insurance” means insurance under a group, individual, corporate, commercial, or master policy to provide insurance coverage to occupants of a self-service storage facility for the loss of, or damage to, tangible personal property that is contained in a storage space located at a self-service storage facility or is in transit during the term of a self-service storage facility rental agreement.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

Resident Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your application:

To obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com. Fees collected by Fieldprint include state and federal submission fees. Effective September 1, 2018, all applicants must enter “HI-DCCA-INS”, the code that identifies the Insurance Division as the intended recipient of your fingerprint result, when scheduling an online appointment with Fieldprint.

Apply electronically and pay fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Resident Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer license that was inactive for more than one year.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ to apply for your license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit Form DP for SSS via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted). Form DP for SSS can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/.

IMPORTANT: The Form DP for SSS is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Resident Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Resident Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Go to https://nipr.com/ to renew or pay renewal late fee electronically.

Resident Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer – INDIVIDUAL (LICENSE Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Resident Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same requirements and instructions in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer license via https://nipr.com.

Any person, firm, association, or corporation that manages all or part of the insurance business of an insurer (including the management of a separate division, department, or underwriting office) and acts as an agent for such insurer.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9C.

Resident Managing General Agent – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Managing General Agent license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application:

1. You must be licensed as a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer.
2. To obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com. Fees collected by FieldPrint include state and federal submission fees. Effective September 1, 2018, all applicants must enter “HI-DCCA-INS”, the code that identifies the Insurance Division as the intended recipient of your fingerprint result, when scheduling an online appointment with Fieldprint.

If you are submitting applications for producer and managing general agent simultaneously, then you will only need to be fingerprinted once.

Go to https://nipr.com/ to apply for your license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

IMPORTANT: Statement for MGA Appointment – via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the appointment is submitted). Statement for MGA Appointment can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. Insurer must provide a statement of the duties the MGA will be performing on their behalf.

The statement above is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the appointment. Your appointment may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the appointment is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Resident Managing General Agent – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Managing General Agent license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your application, you must be licensed as a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit the name of a licensed Hawaii Insurance Producer (resident or nonresident) who is a natural person that will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

IMPORTANT: Statement for MGA Appointment – via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the appointment is submitted). Statement for MGA Appointment can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. Insurer must provide a statement of the duties the MGA will be performing on their behalf.

The statement above is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the appointment. Your appointment may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the appointment is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Resident Managing General Agent – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal and Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Resident Managing General Agent license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Before submitting your online application, you must be licensed as a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer.

Renew or pay renewal late fee electronically at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Resident Managing General Agent – Individual or Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Resident Managing General Agent license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same requirements and instructions in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (initial) Managing General Agent license via https://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

IMPORTANT: Statement for MGA Appointment – via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the appointment is submitted). Statement for MGA Appointment can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. Insurer must provide a statement of the duties the MGA will be performing on their behalf.

The statement above is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the appointment. Your appointment may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the appointment is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Any person, other than an officer or employee of the ceding insurer, firm, association, or corporation that solicits, negotiates, or places reinsurance cessions or retrocessions on behalf of a ceding insurer without the authority or power to bind reinsurance on behalf of the insurer.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9B.

Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your application:

1. You must be licensed as a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer.
2. To obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com. Fees collected by FieldPrint include state and federal submission fees. Effective September 1, 2018, all applicants must enter “HI-DCCA-INS”, the code that identifies the Insurance Division as the intended recipient of your fingerprint result, when scheduling an online appointment with Fieldprint.

After the above has been completed, apply electronically and pay fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application:

You must be licensed as a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit the name of a licensed HI Insurance Producer (resident or nonresident) who is a natural person that will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.
3. Submit Form List of RI(s) via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Form List of RI(s) can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. A list of names of the agency’s officers, members, designated employees and directors who will act as reinsurance intermediaries under this license.

IMPORTANT: The Form List of RI(s) is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Before submitting your online application, you must first be licensed as a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer. Apply electronically and pay renewal or renewal late fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Any individual, firm, association, or corporation that has authority to bind or manages all or part of the assumed reinsurance business of a reinsurer (including the management of a separate division, department, or underwriting office) and acts as an agent for the reinsurer.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9B.

Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application:

1. You must be licensed as a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer.
2. To obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com. Fees collected by FieldPrint include state and federal submission fees. If you are submitting applications for producer and reinsurance intermediary manager simultaneously, then you will only need to be fingerprinted once. Effective September 1, 2018, all applicants must enter “HI-DCCA-INS”, the code that identifies the Insurance Division as the intended recipient of your fingerprint result, when scheduling an online appointment with Fieldprint.

After the above has been completed, apply electronically and pay fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Upon the Commissioner’s request, the Reinsurance Intermediary Manager should provide the Commissioner with proof of the Bond and E&O policy required, and appropriate documentation to show that the bond and the E&O policy continue to be in effect, or that a new bond and new policy have been secured (refers to Hawaii Revised Statute Chapter 431, Article 9B).

Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application, you must be licensed as a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. The name of a licensed Hawaii Insurance Producer (resident or nonresident) who is a natural person that will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.
3. Submit Form List of RI(s) via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Form List of RI(s) can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. A list of names of the agency’s officers, members, designated employees and directors who will act as reinsurance intermediaries under this license.

IMPORTANT: The Form List of RI(s) is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Upon the Commissioner’s request, the reinsurance Intermediary Manager should provide the Commissioner with proof of the bond and E&O policy required, and appropriate documentation to show that the bond and the E&O policy continue to be in effect, or that a new bond and new policy have been secured.

Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Before submitting your application, you must be licensed as a HI Resident Insurance Producer. Apply electronically and pay renewal or renewal late fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager – Individual or Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Resident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager license that has been inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application, you must be licensed as a Hawaii Resident Insurance Producer.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same requirements and instructions in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Reinsurance Intermediary Manager license via https://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Upon the Commissioner’s request, the reinsurance Intermediary Manager should provide the Commissioner with proof of the bond and E&O policy required, and appropriate documentation to show that the bond and the E&O policy continue to be in effect, or that a new bond and new policy have been secured.

Any person licensed to place insurance on risks resident, located, or to be performed in Hawaii with unauthorized insurers.

Effective November 15, 2020, paper applications for this initial license will not be accepted; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-13LIC for more information.

Effective May 18, 2021, the Insurance Division has approved Pearson Vue to administer testing through their online proctoring process, in addition to the standard test center process; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021- 3LIC for more information.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to  Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

New Requirements Regarding Timeline to Complete Continuing Education; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-3LIC for more information.

Effective March 21, 2022, paper applications and checks for certain licenses will not be accepted for reactivation; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-4LIC.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

Surplus Lines FAQ

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:8

Resident Surplus Lines Broker – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Surplus Lines Broker license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application:

1. You must hold an active resident insurance producer license with property and casualty lines of authority.
2. To obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com. Fees collected by FieldPrint include state and federal submission fees. Effective September 1, 2018, all applicants must enter “HI-DCCA-INS”, the code that identifies the Insurance Division as the intended recipient of your fingerprint result, when scheduling an online appointment with Fieldprint.

If you are submitting applications for producer and surplus lines broker simultaneously, then you will only need to be fingerprinted once.

After the above has been completed, apply electronically and pay fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New Application” online application).

Resident Surplus Lines Broker – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Resident Surplus Lines Broker license that was inactive for more than one year. Before submitting your online application, you must hold an active resident insurance producer license with property and casualty lines of authority.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New Application” online application).
2. For a business entity, the name of a natural person licensed as a surplus lines broker will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.
3. Submit Form List of SLB via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Form List of SLB can be obtain at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. A list of individuals within the business entity who are licensed Surplus Lines Brokers should be submitted via NIPR’s attachment warehouse. Only licensed individual Surplus Lines Brokers within your licensed business entity may transact surplus lines business.

IMPORTANT: The Form List for SLB is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Resident Surplus Lines Broker – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Resident Surplus Lines Broker license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Apply electronically and pay renewal or renewal late fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Resident Surplus Lines Broker – Individual or Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Resident Surplus Lines Broker license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same requirements and instructions in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Surplus Lines Broker license via https://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

An individual who: (A) acts solely on behalf of either the insurer or the insured, as an independent contractor or as an employee of an independent contractor; and (B) investigates for, reports to, or adjusts for the individual’s principal relative to claims arising under insurance contracts.

Effective May 18, 2021, the Insurance Division has approved Pearson Vue to administer testing through their online proctoring process, in addition to the standard test center process; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021- 3LIC for more information.

Effective June 1, 2021, paper applications for more licenses will not be accepted; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021- 6LIC for more information.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective March 21, 2022, paper applications and checks for certain licenses will not be accepted for reactivation; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-4LIC.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9.

Nonresident Adjuster – Individual (Initial License) Independent Adjuster – Public Adjuster – Work Comp Adjuster – Crop Adjuster

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Adjuster license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your application:

Successfully pass the Hawaii Insurance License Exam. Pass Hawaii Adjuster exam for independent or public adjuster license. Pass Hawaii workers compensation adjuster exam for work comp adjuster license. Exam is not required to apply for crop adjuster license. Contact our exam administrator, Pearson Vue to register for an exam. Call toll free at 1-800-274-2608. View our Candidate Handbook at Pearson Vue’s website at https://www.pearsonvue.com/hi/insurance. Beginning May 18, 2021, all Hawaii Insurance exams will be available for administration through Pearson’s online proctoring process in addition to the standard test center process.

There is no reciprocity for adjusters. All individuals – residents and nonresidents – are required to successfully pass the Hawaii Insurance License Exam (except crop adjuster).

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ to apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. For public adjuster: Submit copy of the filed surety bond in the amount of $10,000 through NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days along with the online application).
3. For crop adjuster: Submit a copy of a valid, unexpired, Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program (“CAPP”) card through NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days along with the online application).

IMPORTANT: The Bond and the CAPP card are required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Nonresident Adjuster – Individual (License Renewal & Late Renewal) Independent Adjuster – Public Adjuster – Work Comp Adjuster – Crop Adjuster

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Adjuster license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Before submitting your application:

For work comp adjuster: You are required to retake and successfully pass the Hawaii Insurance License Exam. Contact the Hawaii Insurance Division at 808-586-2788.

To apply electronically (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application):

1. Go to https://nipr.com/to renew or pay renewal late fees for the license.
2. For crop adjuster – Submit a copy of a valid, unexpired, Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program (“CAPP”) card through NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days along with the online application).

IMPORTANT: The CAPP card is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Nonresident Adjuster – Individual (License Reinstatement) Independent Adjuster – Public Adjuster – Work Comp Adjuster – Crop Adjuster

REINSTATEMENT – If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Adjuster license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial license. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the Initial License for the adjuster license via http://nipr.com.

An individual who: (A) acts solely on behalf of either the insurer as an independent contractor or as an employee of an independent contractor; and (B) reviews or audits billings for medical services.

ffective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9.

Nonresident Independent Bill Reviewer – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Independent Bill Reviewer license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your application:

You must hold credentials as a Certified Professional Coder granted by the American Academy of Professional Coders or American Health Information Management Association.

To apply electronically: (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ to apply for the license (use NIPR”s Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit evidence that you hold credentials as a Certified Professional Coder granted by the American Academy of Professional Coders or American Health Information Management Association. You must submit your credentials via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted).

IMPORTANT: The evidence of credential above is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Nonresident Independent Bill Reviewer – Individual (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Independent Bill Reviewer license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Go to https://nipr.com/ to renew or pay renewal late fee for the license and use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application.

Nonresident Independent Bill Reviewer – Individual (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT – If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Independent Bill Reviewer license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) Independent Bill Reviewer license via https://nipr.com.

An insurance producer is a person required to be licensed under the laws of Hawaii to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance.

Effective November 15, 2020, you must apply electronic and pay fees with a credit card at https://nipr.com/. Paper applications for this initial license will not be accepted; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-13LIC for more information.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective March 21, 2022, paper applications and checks for certain licenses will not be accepted for reactivation; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-4LIC.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9A , 431:10 , 431:10A , 431:10B , 431:10C , 431:10D , 431:10E , 431:10F , 431:10G , 431:10H , 431:13 , 431:16 , 431:20 , 431:21.

Nonresident Insurance Producer – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer license that was inactive for more than one year.

You must hold an active insurance producer license in your home state.

Go to https://nipr.com/ and use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application.

Appointments:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Nonresident Insurance Producer – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer license that was inactive for more than one year.

You must hold an active insurance producer license in your home state.

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit the name of a licensed Hawaii Insurance Producer who is a natural person that will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules (this only applies to a business entity applicant).

Appointments:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Nonresident Insurance Producer – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Apply electronically and pay renewal or renewal late fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Nonresident Insurance Producer – Individual & Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same requirements and instructions in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) nonresident insurance producer license via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointments:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

An individual or business entity who represents the owner of a life insurance policy in the offer or negotiation with a life insurance settlement provider of a life insurance settlement contract.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

Nonresident Life Settlement Broker – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Life Settlement Broker license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your application:

You shall have a current license for at least one year as an insurance producer in the home state with a life line of authority.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ to apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit a detailed anti-fraud plan that meets the requirements of section 431C-48 via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted).

IMPORTANT: The detailed anti-fraud plan is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Nonresident Life Settlement Broker– Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Life Settlement Broker license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting entity application:

The entity shall have a current license for at least one year as an insurance producer in the home state with a life line of authority; and

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com to apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. The entity shall designate an individual who is responsible for the actions of the entity and its employees. The designated individual shall be a licensed resident Life Settlement Broker;
3. Submit a detailed anti-fraud plan that meets the requirements of section 431C-48 via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted).

IMPORTANT: The detailed anti-fraud plan is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Nonresident Life Settlement Broker – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Life Settlement Broker license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Go to https://nipr.com to renew license or pay renewal late fee for the license electronically (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Nonresident Life Settlement Broker – Individual & Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Life Settlement Broker license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Life Settlement Broker license via https://nipr.com.

An individual or legal entity that engages in a life insurance settlement contract with the owner of the insurance policy.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC  for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

Nonresident Life Settlement Provider – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Life Settlement Provider license that was inactive for more than one year.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com to apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit a detailed plan of operation via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted).
3. Submit an anti-fraud plan that meets the requirements of HRS section 431C-48 via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted).

IMPORTANT: The detailed plan of operation and the anti-fraud plan are required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Nonresident Life Settlement Provider – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Life Settlement Provider license that was inactive for more than one year.

To apply electronically, go to https://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

The applicant shall submit the following:

1. The entity shall designate an individual who is responsible for the actions of the entity and its employees. The designated individual shall be a licensed Life Settlement Provider.
2. A detailed plan of operation NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted).
3. An anti-fraud plan that meets the requirements of HRS 431C-48 via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted).

IMPORTANT: The detailed plan of operation and the anti-fraud plan are required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Nonresident Life Settlement Provider – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Life Settlement Provider license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Go to https://nipr.com to renew license or pay renewal late fee for the license electronically (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Nonresident Life Settlement Provider – Individual & Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Life Settlement Provider license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Life Settlement Provider license via https://nipr.com.

A person authorized by the commissioner to sell, solicit or negotiate limited lines insurance.

Effective November 15, 2020, paper applications for this initial license will not be accepted; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-13LIC for more information.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective March 21, 2022, paper applications and checks for certain licenses will not be accepted for reactivation; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-4LIC.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

Nonresident Limited Lines Producer – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Limited Lines Producer license that was inactive for more than one year.

You may apply for the classes of Travel and/or Credit if you also hold the same line of authority in your home state.

To apply electronically and pay fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointments:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Nonresident Limited Lines Producer – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Limited Lines Producer license that was inactive for more than one year.

You may apply for the lines of authority of Travel and/or Credit if you also hold the same line of authority in your home state.

Apply electronically and pay fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointments:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Nonresident Limited Lines Producer –Individual (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Limited Lines Producer license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Renew or pay renewal late fee electronically at  http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Nonresident Limited Lines Producer – Individual or Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Limited Lines Producer license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application.  Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Limited Lines Producer license via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointments:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

A motor vehicle rental company that is licensed by the commissioner to solicit and sell insurance coverages only in connection with and which are incidental to the rental company’s business of renting motor vehicles.

Effective November 15, 2020, paper applications for this initial license will not be accepted; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-13LIC for more information.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9A, §437D.

NONRESIDENT LIMITED LINES PRODUCER CAR RENTAL – INDIVIDUAL (INITIAL LICENSE)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Limited Lines Producer Car Rental license that was inactive for more than one year.

You must hold an active equivalence license or license with “Car Rental” line of authority in the home state to apply for a non-resident limited lines producer car rental license in Hawaii.

Apply electronically and pay fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable

NONRESIDENT LIMITED LINES PRODUCER CAR RENTAL – BUSINESS ENTITY (INITIAL LICENSE)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Limited Lines Producer Car Rental license that was inactive for more than one year.

You must hold an active equivalence license or license with “Car Rental” line of authority in the home state to apply for a non-resident limited lines producer car rental license in Hawaii.

Apply electronically and pay fees at http://nipr.com/.

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

NONRESIDENT LIMITED LINES PRODUCER CAR RENTAL – INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS ENTITY (LICENSE RENEWAL & LATE RENEWAL)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Limited Lines Producer Car Rental license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Renew or pay renewal late fee electronically at  http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Appointment:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

NONRESIDENT LIMITED LINES PRODUCER CAR RENTAL – INDIVIDUAL OR BUSINESS ENTITY (LICENSE REINSTATEMENT)

REINSTATEMENT If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Limited Lines Producer Car Rental license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Limited Lines Producer Car Rental license via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointments:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

Any person, firm, association, or corporation that manages all or part of the insurance business of an insurer (including the management of a separate division, department, or underwriting office) and acts as an agent for such insurer.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9C.

Nonresident Managing General Agent – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Managing General Agent was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application, you must be licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer.

Go to http://nipr.com/ to apply for your license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointments:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

IMPORTANT: Statement for MGA Appointment – via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the appointment is submitted). Statement for MGA Appointment can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. Insurer must provide a statement of the duties the MGA will be performing on their behalf.

Nonresident Managing General Agent – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Managing General Agent as inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application:

You must be licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

2. Submit a name of a licensed Hawaii Insurance Producer (resident or nonresident) who is a natural person that will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.

Appointments:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

IMPORTANT: Statement for MGA Appointment – via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the appointment is submitted). Statement for MGA Appointment can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. Insurer must provide a statement of the duties the MGA will be performing on their behalf.

The statement above is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the appointment. Your appointment may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the appointment is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Nonresident Managing General Agent – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Managing General Agent license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Before submitting your online application, you must be licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer.

Renew or pay renewal late fee electronically at  http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Nonresident Managing General Agent – Individual or Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Managing General Agent license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Managing General Agent license via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Appointments:

An appointment is not required to be submitted at time of application, but an appointment must be in place to do business. Appointment and termination of appointment must be submitted online via NIPR. Paper submission is no longer acceptable.

IMPORTANT: Statement for MGA Appointment – via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the appointment is submitted). Statement for MGA Appointment can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. Insurer must provide a statement of the duties the MGA will be performing on their behalf.

Any person, other than an officer or employee of the ceding insurer, firm, association, or corporation that solicits, negotiates, or places reinsurance cessions or retrocessions on behalf of a ceding insurer without the authority or power to bind reinsurance on behalf of the insurer.

ffective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9B.

Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker – Individual (Initial License)

Before submitting your online application and pay fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application), you must be licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer.

Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker – Business Entity (Initial License)

Before submitting your online application, you must be licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. The name of a licensed Hawaii Producer (resident or nonresident) who is a natural person that will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.
3. Submit Form List of RI(s) via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Form List of RI(s) can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. A list of names of the agency’s officers, members, designated employees and directors who will act as reinsurance intermediaries under this license.

IMPORTANT: The Form List of RI(s) must be submitted within 7 days from the date the application is submitted as an application packet. Incomplete applications or late submission will be considered “withdrawn” and rejected.

Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Before submitting your online application, you must be licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer. Apply electronically and pay renewal or renewal late fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker – Individual or Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

Before submitting your application, you must be first licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Reinsurance Intermediary Broker license via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New Application” online application).

Any individual, firm, association, or corporation that has authority to bind or manages all or part of the assumed reinsurance business of a reinsurer (including the management of a separate division, department, or underwriting office) and acts as an agent for the reinsurer.

fective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:9B.

Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application, you must be licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer.

Apply electronically and pay fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager – Business Entity (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Broker license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application, you must be licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit the name of a licensed Hawaii Insurance Producer (resident or nonresident) who is a natural person that will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.
3. Submit Form List of RI(s) via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Form List of RI(s) can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. A list of names of the agency’s officers, members, designated employees and directors who will act as reinsurance intermediaries under this license.

IMPORTANT: The Form List of RI(s) “is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Before submitting your online application, you must first be licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Producer.

Apply electronically and pay renewal or renewal late fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager – Individual or Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Reinsurance Intermediary Manager license that has been inactive for more than one year. Before submitting your online application, you must first be licensed as a Hawaii Nonresident Insurance Producer.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Reinsurance Intermediary Manager license via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Any person licensed to place insurance on risks resident, located, or to be performed in Hawaii with unauthorized insurers.

Effective November 15, 2020, you must apply electronic and pay fees with a credit card athttps://nipr.com/. Paper applications for this initial license will not be accepted; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-13LIC for more information.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective March 21, 2022, paper applications and checks for certain licenses will not be accepted for reactivation; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-4LIC.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

For more information, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:8.

Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker – Individual (Initial License)

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license that was inactive for more than one year.

You must hold an active Surplus Lines Broker license in your home state to apply for a nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license in Hawaii.

Apply electronically and pay fees at https://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker – Business Entity (Initial License)

You must hold an active Surplus Lines Broker license in your home state to apply for a nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license in Hawaii.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. For a business entity, the name of a natural person licensed as a surplus lines broker will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.
3. For a business entity, submit Form List of SLB via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Form List of SLB can be obtain at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. A list of individuals within the business entity who are licensed Surplus Lines Brokers should be submitted via NIPR’s attachment warehouse. Only licensed individual Surplus Lines Brokers within your licensed business entity may transact surplus lines business.

IMPORTANT: The Form List for SLB is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker – Individual & Business Entity (License Renewal & Late Renewal)

LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Reinsurance Surplus Lines Broker license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration.

Apply electronically and pay renewal or renewal late fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker – Individual or Business Entity (License Reinstatement)

REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license that has been inactive for more than one year, you must apply as a new applicant.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial application. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Surplus Lines Broker license via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

A business entity sells or offers coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance.

“Portable electronics” means electronic devices that are portable in nature, and the accessories and services related to the use of the device.

“Portable electronics insurance” means insurance providing coverage for the repair or replacement of portable electronics, which may provide coverage for portable electronics against any one or more of the following:  loss, theft, inoperability due to mechanical failure, malfunction, damage, or other similar causes. The term does not include:
(1) A service contract, as defined by section 481X-2;
(2) A policy of insurance covering a seller’s or manufacturer’s obligations under a warranty; or
(3) A homeowner’s, renter’s, private passenger automobile, commercial multi-peril, or similar insurance policy.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

Only a business entity may apply for the Limited Lines Portable Electronics (“PE”) License.

INITIAL LICENSE

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Limited Lines Portable Electronics license that was inactive for more than one year.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to http://nipr.com/and apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit Form DP for PE through NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the online application is submitted). Form DR for PE can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. The designated person (DP) must be an employee or officer of the business entity and responsible for the business entity’s compliance with the insurance laws, rules and regulations of this state.

IMPORTANT: The Form DP for PE is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

LICENSE RENEWAL OR LATE RENEWAL
LATE RENEWAL: If you held a Hawaii Limited Lines Portable Electronics license that has been inactivated within one year of inactivation.

Apply electronically and pay renewal or renewal late fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application.

LICENSE REINSTATEMENT
REINSTATEMENT: If you held a Hawaii Limited Lines Portal Electronics license that has been inactive for more than one year.

You will apply as a new applicant for initial license. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the Initial License for the Limited Lines Portable Electronics license via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s Apply for a New License” online application).

“Pharmacy Benefit Manager” means any person that performs pharmacy benefit management, including but not limited to a person or entity in a contractual or employment relationship with a pharmacy benefit manager to perform pharmacy benefit management for a covered entity.

“Pharmacy benefit management” means:

(1) Any of the following services provided with regards to the administration of pharmacy benefits:

• (A) Mail service pharmacy;
• (B) Claims processing, retail network management, and payment of claims to pharmacies for prescription drugs dispensed to covered persons;
• (C) Clinical formulary development and management services;
• (D) Rebate contracting and administration;
• (E) Certain patient compliance, therapeutic intervention, and generic substitution programs; or
• (F) Disease management programs involving prescription drug utilization;
• (2) The procurement of prescription drugs by a pharmacy benefit manager at a negotiated rate for dispensation to covered persons in the State; or
• (3) The administration or management of prescription drug benefits provided by a covered entity for the benefit of covered persons.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

INITIAL REGISTRATION

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Pharmacy Benefit Manager registration that was inactive for more than one year.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Must submit Form DP for PBM via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Form DP for PBM can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/.

IMPORTANT: The Form DP for PBM is required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

RENEWAL OR LATE RENEWAL (Late Renewal means if you held a Hawaii Pharmacy Benefit Manager registration that has been inactivated within one year of expiration).

Each Pharmacy Benefit Manager shall renew its registration by March 31 each year.

Apply electronically and pay renewal or renewal late fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

REINSTATEMENT (Reinstatement means if you held a Hawaii Pharmacy Benefit Manager registration that has been inactive for more than one year).

You will apply as a new applicant for initial registration. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the initial individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) Pharmacy Benefit Manager registration via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

For more information on pharmacy benefit manager registration, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes: §431S.

“Service contract” means a contract or agreement for a separately stated consideration and a specific duration, to perform or indemnify the repair, replacement, or maintenance of property for operational or structural failure due either to a defect in materials or artisanship, or to normal wear and tear, with or without additional provision for incidental payment or indemnity under limited circumstances, including but not limited to towing, rental, and emergency road service. Service contracts may provide for the repair, replacement, or maintenance of property damaged by power surges, or accidentally damaged during handling.

“Provider” means a person who is contractually obligated to the service contract holder under the terms of the service contract.

“Person” means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint stock company, reciprocal, syndicate, or any similar entity or combination of entities acting in concert.

[§481X-10] Prohibited acts. (a) No provider shall use in its name, the word “insurance”, “casualty”, “surety”, “mutual”, or any other word descriptive of the insurance, casualty, or surety business, or a name deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance or surety corporation, or to the name of any other provider; provided that the word “guaranty” or similar word may be used by a provider. This section shall not apply to a provider using any language prohibited by this section in its name prior to July 1, 2000; (b) A provider or its representative shall not in its service contracts or literature make, permit, or cause to be made, any false or misleading statement, or deliberately omit any material statement that would be considered misleading if omitted; (c) No person shall condition a loan or the sale of any property on the purchase of a service contract.

[§481X-10] Prohibited acts. (a) No provider shall use in its name, the word “insurance”, “casualty”, “surety”, “mutual”, or any other word descriptive of the insurance, casualty, or surety business, or a name deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance or surety corporation, or to the name of any other provider; provided that the word “guaranty” or similar word may be used by a provider. This section shall not apply to a provider using any language prohibited by this section in its name prior to July 1, 2000; (b) A provider or its representative shall not in its service contracts or literature make, permit, or cause to be made, any false or misleading statement, or deliberately omit any material statement that would be considered misleading if omitted; (c) No person shall condition a loan or the sale of any property on the purchase of a service contract.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to  Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

Only a business entity may apply for the Service Contract Provider (“SCP”).

INITIAL REGISTRATION

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Service Contract Provider registration that was inactive for more than one year.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to http://nipr.com/ and apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Must submit Form DP for SCP and FORM FRS and the supporting financial documents via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Both forms can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/.

IMPORTANT: All items above are required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

RENEWAL OR LATE RENEWAL (Late Renewal means if you held a Hawaii Service Contract Provider registration that has been inactivated within one year of expiration).

Each Service Contract Provider shall renew its registration by July 31 each year.

1. Renew or pay for the late renewal fee at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).
2. Must submit Form DP for SCP and FORM FRS and the supporting financial documents via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Both forms can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/

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IMPORTANT: All items above are required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

REINSTATEMENT (Reinstatement means if you held a Hawaii Service Contract Provider registration that has been inactivated for more than one year).

You will apply as a new applicant for initial registration. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the initial Service Contract Provider registration via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

For more information on service contract provider registration, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes:

481X-1 through §481X-12.

A TPA means a person who collects charges or premiums from, or who adjusts or settles claims on, residents of this State in connection with self-insurance, stop loss, or life insurance coverage, accident and health or sickness insurance coverage; or article 1 of chapter 432.

“Commissioner” means the insurance commissioner.

“Insurance Producer” or “producer” shall have the same meaning as in Haw. Rev. Stat. section 431:9A-102.

“Insurer” shall have the same meaning as in Haw. Rev. Stat. section 431:1-202.

“Person” shall have the same meaning as in Rev. Rev. Stat. section 431:1-212.

We will start to accept paper application on October 1, 2019. However, the effective date for the license will be on either January 1, 2020 or a later date.

Effective June 1, 2021, paper applications for more licenses will not be accepted; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021- 6LIC for more information.

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information. 

Effective March 21, 2022, paper applications and checks for certain licenses will not be accepted for reactivation; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-4LIC.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

Third Party Administrators (TPAs) FAQ)

INITIAL LICENSE

For initial or if you held a Hawaii TPA license that was inactive for more than one year.

Before submitting your online application:

An individual resident applicant must first obtain fingerprints, schedule an appointment online at https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com. Effective September 1, 2018, all applicants must enter the code “HI-DCCA-INS” that identifies the Insurance Division as the intended recipient of your fingerprint result, when scheduling an online appointment with Fieldprint.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to https://nipr.com/ and apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Submit TPA CHECKLIST through NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse. TPA CHECKLIST (including Surety bond form) can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/. Check appropriate boxes on the form and complete the checklist to assure completion of application filing. A completed checklist must be accompanied with all documents required on the checklist and submitted through NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

LICENSE RENEWAL OR LATE RENEWAL (Late Renewal means if you held a Hawaii TPA license that has been inactivated within one year of expiration).

Apply electronically and pay renewal or renewal late fees at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).

LICENSE REINSTATEMENT (Reinstatement means if you held a Hawaii TPA license that has been inactivated for more than one year).

You will apply as a new applicant for initial license. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the initial individual (Initial) or the business entity (Initial) TPA license via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

“Vehicle protection product” means a product or system, which includes a written warranty, that is: (1) Installed or applied to a vehicle; and (2) Designed to prevent loss or damage to a vehicle from a specific cause.

“Warrantor” means a person named under the terms of a vehicle protection product warranty as the contractual obligor to the consumer.

[§481R-11] Limitations on use of warrantor’s name. (a) A warrantor shall not use:
(1) In its name, the word “casualty”, “surety”, “insurance”, or “mutual” or any other word descriptive of the casualty, insurance, or surety business; or
(2) A name deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance company, surety corporation, or other warrantor.
(b) A warrantor may use the word “guaranty” or a similar word in the warrantor’s name [L 2002, c 237, pt of §1].

[§481R-11] Limitations on use of warrantor’s name. (a) A warrantor shall not use:
(1) In its name, the word “casualty”, “surety”, “insurance”, or “mutual” or any other word descriptive of the casualty, insurance, or surety business; or
(2) A name deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance company, surety corporation, or other warrantor.
(b) A warrantor may use the word “guaranty” or a similar word in the warrantor’s name [L 2002, c 237, pt of §1].

Effective January 1, 2022, penalty fee, reinstatement term, CE term and certain licensing requirements will be changed and implemented; please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2021 – 9LIC for more information.

Effective November 15, 2022, new changes and mandatory requirements for individuals and business entities due to the transition to NAIC’s State Based System (SBS); please refer to Commissioner’s Memorandum 2022-10LIC.

Only a business entity may apply for the Vehicle Protection Product Warrantor (“VPPW”).

INITIAL REGISTRATION

For initial or if you held a Hawaii Vehicle Protection Product Warrantor registration that was inactive for more than one year.

To apply electronically:

1. Go to http://nipr.com/ and apply for the license (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).
2. Must submit Form DP for VPPW and FORM FSS and the supporting financial documents via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Both forms can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/.

IMPORTANT: All items above are required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

RENEWAL OR LATE RENEWAL (Late Renewal means if you held a Hawaii Vehicle Protection Product Warrantor registration that has been inactivated within one year of expiration).

Each Vehicle Protection Product Warrantor shall renew its registration by December 31 each year.

1. Renew or pay for the late renewal fee at http://nipr.com/ (use NIPR’s “Renew an Existing License” online application).
2. Must submit Form DP for VPPW and FORM FSS and the supporting financial documents via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse (within 7 days from the date the application is submitted). Both forms can be obtained at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/.

IMPORTANT: All items above are required to be attached to the NIPR’s attachment Warehouse within 7 days of submitting the application. Your application may be considered “rejected” if Licensing Branch does not receive the document(s) within 7 days from the date the application is submitted. No refund if application is rejected.

REINSTATEMENT (Reinstatement means if you held a Hawaii Vehicle Protection Product Warrantor registration that has been inactive for more than one year).

You will apply as a new applicant for initial registration. Follow the same instructions and requirements in the beginning of the page to apply for the initial Vehicle Protection Product Warrantor registration via http://nipr.com (use NIPR’s “Apply for a New License” online application).

For more information on vehicle protection product warrantor registration, please refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes:

§481R-1 through §481R-13.