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HRS §431:8-325

What the insurance license exam covers

The insurance commissioner decides what each license exam will test. The exam must cover the insurance types and state laws that apply to the license you want. The commissioner also gives surplus lines brokers a printed manual listing possible exam topics.

The statute, as written — Scope of examination

(a) The commissioner shall prescribe each examination, and each examination shall be of reasonably sufficient scope to test the applicant's knowledge relative to property, marine and transportation, vehicle, general casualty, and surety insurance, that may be dealt with under the license applied for, the duties and responsibilities relating thereto, and the laws of this State that are applicable to the licensee. (b) The commissioner shall prepare and make available to surplus lines brokers a printed manual specifying in general terms the subjects that may be covered in any examination for a surplus lines broker license.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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