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HRS §431:19-212

When the state can suspend or revoke a captive insurer's license

This section explains how the insurance commissioner can suspend or revoke the certificate of authority of a special purpose financial captive insurance company. The company must get notice and a chance for a hearing, but the commissioner can act immediately in emergencies. It also says what happens if the company keeps operating after a summary suspension.

The statute, as written — Suspension and revocation of certificate of authority

(a) The commissioner shall notify a special purpose financial captive insurance company not less than thirty days before suspending or revoking its certificate of authority pursuant to section 431:19-109, which notice shall state the basis for the suspension or revocation. The special purpose financial captive insurance company shall be afforded the opportunity for a hearing pursuant to chapter 91. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) and section 91-9.5, the commissioner may cause the immediate suspension or restriction of the special purpose financial captive insurance company's certificate of authority, subject to timely subsequent notice and opportunity for a hearing, upon the commissioner's determination that the failure to take an action may result in the material deterioration of the financial condition or soundness of the special purpose financial captive insurance company, and that for the protection of the public from the possible consequences of practices, the special purpose financial captive insurance company's certificate of authority should be immediately suspended or restricted. The commissioner may order the summary suspension of the certificate of authority for a period not to exceed the later of thirty days or, if a hearing is requested by the special purpose financial captive insurance company pursuant to chapter 91, the conclusion of the hearing. Any attempt by the special purpose financial captive insurance company to continue its operations while its certificate of authority has been summarily suspended shall be sufficient to warrant a permanent revocation of the certificate of authority and shall subject the special purpose financial captive insurance company to all penalties prescribed by this article, or any rule or order issued by the commissioner. (c) For purposes of this section, any reference to section 431:19-104 in section 431:19-109(a)(2) shall be construed to also reference section 431:19-207.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§431:19-104 Minimum capital and surplus for captive insurance companies

§431:19-109 When the state can suspend or fine a captive insurer

§91-9.5 How parties get notice of a hearing

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