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HRS §431:4-315

Who pays when an insurer spends too much

If an insurer spends more than allowed, its officers and directors must pay back the extra amount. If the insurer does not try to collect, the insurance commissioner can sue for the insurer and can cancel the insurer's license.

The statute, as written — Violation of expense limitation

(a) The officers and directors of an insurer violating section 431:4-314 shall be jointly and severally liable to the insurer for any excess of expenses incurred. (b) For failure or refusal of the insurer to exercise reasonable diligence in enforcing such liability, the commissioner may: (1) Prosecute action thereon for the benefit of the insurer; and (2) Revoke the insurer's certificate of authority.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§431:4-314 Limit on spending for certain insurance policies

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