What Types Of Licenses Does The Insurance Division Issue?

Insurance companies doing business in Hawaii must be licensed by the Insurance Division of the State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Insurance agents selling insurance in Hawaii must also be licensed by the Insurance Division.

The Hawaii Insurance Division issues the following type of licenses:

General Agent
Subagent
Solicitor
Nonresident agent or broker
Independent adjuster
Public adjuster
Managing general agent
Reinsurance intermediary
Workers` Compensation claims adjuster`s limited license
Limited licenses issued pursuant to 431:9214, HRS

Insurance companies applying for a Certificate of Authority must use the NAIC`s Uniform Certificate of Authority Application (UCAA).

The UCAA consists of the Primary Application and the Expansion Application. The Primary Application should be used by newly formed Hawaii insurance companies seeking a Hawaii Certificate of Authority and for insurers, not currently admitted in Hawaii, wishing to redomesticate to Hawaii. The Expansion Application should be used by all other insurance companies already licensed in another state and seeking a Hawaii Certificate of Authority.

Other Hawaii Insurance FAQs

Q: Where Can I Obtain Insurance Licensing Information?
A: You may obtain licensing information from the Insurance Division of the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The Licensing Branch oversees the … More
Q: Is Any Pre-Licensing Education Required?
A: The Hawaii Insurance Division does not require a specific program of prelicensing education, or otherwise prescreen testing candidates.
Q: Are There Any Pre-Licensing Examinations That I Must First Take?
A: Each license listed below requires an applicant to take and pass and examination: General agent Subagent Solicitor Adjuster Nonresident agent or broker Managing … More
Q: What Are The License Application Procedures?
A: The specific requirements and forms needed depend upon the type of license you are attempting to acquire. The following information outlines the requirements for … More
Q: How Can I Obtain The Required Forms For Insurance Licensing?
A: You can download the forms you need through the Internet. The Web address for the forms is: http://www.state.hi.us/dcca/ins/licensing.html In the alternative, you can … More