HRS §431:2-201.3
Felony convictions and getting permission to sell insurance
If you have a felony conviction and want to work in insurance in Hawaii, you must first ask the insurance commissioner for written permission. The commissioner can say yes, say yes with limits, or say no. If you work without permission, you face fines and penalties.
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The statute, as written — Criminal convictions; consent to engage in business.] (a) Any person who is engaged in the business of insurance or who is about to engage in the business of insurance in this State and who has been c
onvicted of any felony shall request the commissioner's written consent to engage in the business of insurance. (b) After receipt of the request, the commissioner, in writing, may: (1) Consent to the person engaging in the business of insurance; (2) Provide a limited consent; or (3) Deny the individual the privilege of engaging in the business of insurance. (c) Any person who fails to submit the request as required by this section and who engages in the business of insurance without the written consent of the commissioner shall be in violation of this chapter and subject to the fines and penalties provided under this chapter. (d) The commissioner may prescribe the format and content of the form used to request the commissioner's written consent to engage in the business of insurance.
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