News Releases
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RELEASE: SCOTT SAIKI APPOINTED HAWAI‘I INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2025 HONOLULU — Scott Saiki has been appointed as Insurance Commissioner for the state of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and..
RELEASE: DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (THROUGH JUNE 2025)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2025 HONOLULU – The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and its respective state Boards and Commissions..
COMMISSIONER’S MEMORANDUM 2025-5H: PREVENTIVE SERVICES FOR GRANDFATHERED HEALTH PLANS
The Insurance Division encourages all insurance companies, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations authorized to write health insurance in the State to consider..
Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island
HONOLULU, July 9, 2025 – With weather conditions improving, Hawaiian Electric has ended its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch, which had been in effect for..
Public Safety Power Shutoff watch condition continues overnight as wildfire risk monitored
HONOLULU, July 7, 2025 – Hawaiian Electric is continuing to monitor weather conditions across Maui and Hawaiʻi Island overnight and into Tuesday. At this time,..
RELEASE: GOVERNOR GREEN ENACTS LAWS TO STABILIZE PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed a significant bill into law to stabilize the state’s property..
Public Safety Power Shutoff restoration completed
HONOLULU, July 7, 2025 – Hawaiian Electric has restored electricity to all affected customers, about 330 in parts of Upcountry Maui, impacted by its Public..
Hawaiian Electric begins restoration process for ~330 Upcountry Maui customers
HONOLULU, July 7, 2025 – Due to the passing of hazardous weather conditions, Hawaiian Electric crews have begun inspections, which is part of the..
COMMISSIONER’S MEMORANDUM 2025-3LIC: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATORS SELLING OR ADMINISTERING TRAVEL INSURANCE
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide guidance to third-party administrators (“TPA”) regarding new requirements under the Hawaii Travel Insurance Act. The Hawaii..