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HRS §431:11-114

When the state can take away an insurer's license

If the insurance commissioner finds that an insurer broke the law in a way that hurts policyholders or the public, the commissioner can suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the insurer's license. The insurer gets notice and a chance to be heard first. The decision must include specific facts and legal reasons.

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The statute, as written — Revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of insurer's license

Whenever it appears to the commissioner that any person has committed a violation of this article which makes the continued operation of an insurer contrary to the interests of policyholders or the public, the commissioner may, after giving notice and an opportunity to be heard, determine to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the insurer's license or authority to do business in this State for the period the commissioner finds is required for the protection of policyholders or the public. Any determination shall be accompanied by specific findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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