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HRS §431:10-224

How insurance policies are signed

This section says who must sign an insurance policy and allows stamped or copied signatures. It also protects you if the person who signed wasn't authorized at the time, as long as the policy is otherwise valid.

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The statute, as written — Execution of policies

(a) Every insurance contract shall be executed in the name of and on behalf of the insurer by its officer, employee or authorized representative. (b) A facsimile signature of any executing officer, employee or representative may be used in lieu of an original signature. (c) The facsimile signature of any person not authorized to execute contracts as of the date of the policy will not invalidate an otherwise valid insurance contract.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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