HRS §431:2-401
Definitions for insurance fraud rules
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines key words used in this part of the insurance law. It explains who counts as a branch, insurance policy, licensee, and person. It also says that 'intentionally' and 'knowingly' have the same meanings as in another law.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this part: "Branch" means the insurance fraud investigations branch of the insurance division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs. "Insurance policy" means a contract issued by an insurer or other licensee. "Intentionally" shall have the same meaning as under section 702-206. "Knowingly" shall have the same meaning as under section 702-206. "Licensee" means an entity licensed under and governed by title 24, including an insurer governed by chapter 431, a mutual benefit society governed by article 1 of chapter 432, a fraternal benefit society governed by article 2 of chapter 432, or a health maintenance organization governed by chapter 432D, and their respective agents and employees engaged in the business of the licensee. "Person" means any individual, company, association, organization, group, partnership, business, trust, or corporation; but shall exclude: (1) Insurers, as defined in section 431:1-202, and other licensees, as defined in this part; and (2) Licensed attorneys acting in their capacity as attorneys for a claimant other than the licensed attorney.
Sections this one refers to
§431:1-202 Who counts as an insurer
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