HRS §431:8-320
Fines for breaking surplus lines insurance rules
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section sets fines for people or businesses that break surplus lines insurance rules in Hawaii. A broker who helps an unlicensed insurer can be fined. Repeat violations cost more. Other penalties may also apply.
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The statute, as written — Penalties
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.
(a) Any surplus lines broker who in this State represents or aids an unauthorized insurer in violation of this article may be fined not more than $1,000. (b) In addition to any other penalty provided for in this part or otherwise provided by law, including any suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a license, any person, firm, association or corporation violating any provisions of this article shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding $1,000 for the first offense, and not exceeding $2,000 for each succeeding offense. (c) The above penalties are not exclusive remedies, penalties may also be assessed under article 13.
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