50-State Insurance Licensing Compliance Guide
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Hawaii Insurance License

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Licensing requirements for Hawaii insurance professionals and companies.

This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Hawaii for individuals and companies. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

Companies that provide insurance producer services in Hawaii must apply for a license prior to doing business. Depending on the lines of authority offered by the entity and the types of services offered, multiple firm licenses may be required.

Before applying, firms should ensure that the licensed individual to be appointed agent in charge has the necessary licenses. Firms should also gather proof of incorporation, or foreign qualification for out-of-state firms, in anticipation of application requirements.

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Company Licenses

Hawaii Insurance Company Licenses

Hawaii Insurance Agency License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in Hawaii for the first time.

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Form:

http://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/

Agency Fee:

Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $150

Registration Renewal

This section applies to insurance firms that are already licensed in Hawaii and need to renew their license.

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Form:

http://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/producers/forms/

Agency Fee:

Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $150

Due:

Varies by application date

Hawaii Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

By April 16 of odd-numbered years.

Hawaii Insurance Producer License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By July 16 of odd-numbered years.

Hawaii Limited Lines Motor Vehicle Rental Company Producer License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Hawaii Limited Lines Motor Vehicle Rental Company Producer License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Hawaii Limited Lines Producer License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Hawaii Limited Lines Producer License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Hawaii Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$135

Due:

By July 16 of odd-numbered years.

Hawaii Surplus Lines Broker License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$135

Due:

By April 16 of odd-numbered years.

Hawaii Surplus Lines Broker License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$135

Due:

By July 16 of odd-numbered years.

Hawaii Third Party Administrator License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Required Attachments:
  • Hawaii TPA Checklist (copies acceptable)
  • TPA Application (with original signature)
  • All basic current organizational documents (applicable to business entity
    applicant only):
    a. Articles of Incorporation
    b. Articles of Association
    c. Partnership Agreement
    d. Trade Name Certificate
    e. Trust Agreement
    f. Shareholder Agreement
    g. Bylaws, Rules, Regulations
    • (You will only need to submit organizational documents that is applicable to your business entity. Please make sure each document is labeled appropriately (i.e. if submitting an articles of incorporation, the document should have a heading labeling as such).
    • Attach a copy of the applicable documents to the Checklist
  • Annual Financial Statements (copies acceptable)
    • Annual financial statements for the two most recent years that prove the applicant has a positive net worth and information the commissioner may require to review the current financial condition of the applicant.
    • The financial statements or reports shall be certified by an officer of the applicant and prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
    • See FAQs if the entity was established less than 2 years.
  • Identify all owners with 10% interest or voting interest, partners, officers, and directors of the business entity, or members or managers of a limited liability company.
    • Name, Title, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Ownership interest
  • The names, addresses, official positions, and professional qualifications of the individuals responsible for the conduct of affairs of the administrator, including all members of the board of directors, board of trustees, executive committee, or other governing board or committee, the principal officers in the case of a corporation, or the partners in the case of a partnership.
  • Applicants Certification and Attestation signed by an officer, director, member/manager, or partners of the business. 
Bond Amount:
  • Surety Bond (notarized signature required)
    • Surety Bond must be at least $100,000. Bond may not be cancelled or terminated until two years have elapsed from the last day the applicant was a TPA, unless the Commissioner has given prior written consent.
    • The Surety bond shall be undertaken and may be enforced in the name of “Commissioner of Insurance, State of Hawaii”.
    • The Surety Bond form is available with the TPA Checklist/Application packet.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450

Due:

By April 16 of odd-numbered years.

Hawaii Third Party Administrator License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the date the application is filed. See details on this page.

Required Attachments:
  • Hawaii TPA Checklist (copies acceptable)
  • TPA Application (with original signature)
  • All basic current organizational documents (applicable to business entity
    applicant only):
    a. Articles of Incorporation
    b. Articles of Association
    c. Partnership Agreement
    d. Trade Name Certificate
    e. Trust Agreement
    f. Shareholder Agreement
    g. Bylaws, Rules, Regulations
    • (You will only need to submit organizational documents that is applicable to your business entity. Please make sure each document is labeled appropriately (i.e. if submitting an articles of incorporation, the document should have a heading labeling as such).
    • Attach a copy of the applicable documents to the Checklist
  • Annual Financial Statements (copies acceptable)
    • Annual financial statements for the two most recent years that prove the applicant has a positive net worth and information the commissioner may require to review the current financial condition of the applicant.
    • The financial statements or reports shall be certified by an officer of the applicant and prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
    • See FAQs if the entity was established less than 2 years.
  • Identify all owners with 10% interest or voting interest, partners, officers, and directors of the business entity, or members or managers of a limited liability company.
    • Name, Title, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Ownership interest
  • The names, addresses, official positions, and professional qualifications of the individuals responsible for the conduct of affairs of the administrator, including all members of the board of directors, board of trustees, executive committee, or other governing board or committee, the principal officers in the case of a corporation, or the partners in the case of a partnership.
  • Applicants Certification and Attestation signed by an officer, director, member/manager, or partners of the business. 
Bond Amount:
  • Surety Bond (notarized signature required)
    • Surety Bond must be at least $100,000. Bond may not be cancelled or terminated until two years have elapsed from the last day the applicant was a TPA, unless the Commissioner has given prior written consent.
    • The Surety bond shall be undertaken and may be enforced in the name of “Commissioner of Insurance, State of Hawaii”.
    • The Surety Bond form is available with the TPA Checklist/Application packet.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450

Due:

By July 16 of odd-numbered years.

Hawaii Utilization Review License

Not required



Utilization Review licensure is not required on the State level in Hawaii.

There is no license for utilization review in Hawaii, however, employers and insurers are required to follow state guidelines regarding the review process.

Individual Licenses

Hawaii Individual Insurance Licenses

Hawaii Crop Insurance Adjuster – Limited License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$90

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Independent Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$135

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Insurance Agent License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in Hawaii for the first time.

Agency Fee:

From $150 to $2,800 depending on license type

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Insurance Producer : $150
Surplus Lines Broker : $90 

Due:

Biennially on 16th day of month of initial registration.

Hawaii Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Insurance Producer License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Limited Lines Motor Vehicle Rental Company Producer License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Hawaii Limited Lines Motor Vehicle Rental Company Producer License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Hawaii Limited Lines Producer License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Hawaii Limited Lines Producer License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Hawaii Limited Lines Self-Service Storage Producer License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$135

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$90

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Public Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$135

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Surplus Lines Broker License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$135

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Surplus Lines Broker License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$135

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Third Party Administrator License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Third Party Administrator License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Workers’ Compensation Adjuster – Limited License - Non-Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$90

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Hawaii Workers’ Compensation Adjuster – Limited License - Resident

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by the licensee's birth month and when the application is filed. See details on this page.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$135

Due:

By the 16th day of the licensee's birth month. Those born in odd months renew in odd years, those born in even months renew in even years.

Learn about insurance licensing in other states:

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho
Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri
Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Revised April 27, 2021. Complete data last reviewed January 08, 2018.
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