COMMISSIONER’S MEMORANDUM 2020

(PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-1LIC
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Insurance Commissioner is issuing this memo regarding all new, renewing, and reactivating licenses.

(PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-2LIC
In response to the temporary closure of testing for licenses until April 16, 2020, the Insurance Commissioner is issuing this memo regarding state of Workers’ Compensation Adjuster licenses subject to renewal on April 16, 2020.

(PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-3I
The Insurance Commissioner is issuing Memorandum 2020-3I to encourage insurers selling insurance coverage in the State for all lines of insurance to be mindful of the difficulties individuals and businesses in the State are experiencing due to COVID-19.

(PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-4A
The Commissioner’s Memorandum incorporates and re-emphasizes all previous Memorandums issued by the Insurance Division in response to the impact of COVID-19 on the business of insurance in Hawaii and also adds instructions and guidelines to facilitate insurers’ responses and accommodations to policyholders.

(PDF) IC Memo 2020-5LIC
The Insurance Commissioner extends and incorporates Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-2LIC regarding Workers’ Compensation Adjuster Licenses, and updates requirements regarding Workers’ Compensation Adjuster Licenses subject to renewal on or after June 16, 2020.

(PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-6R
July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, Extension of SERFF Filing Fees Reduction.

(PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-7E
This Memorandum incorporates Insurance Commissioner’s Memorandum 2016-5E regarding the Insurance Division’s mandate for all premium tax filers to use the Online Premium Tax for Insurance (“OPTins”). https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/commissioners_memo/commissioners-memorandum-2016/ OPTins is a product of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) and is available to Hawai`i and all member states for their use.

(PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-8R
Hurricane Insurance Data Call Worksheet
(Excel) Hurricane Insurance Data Call Worksheet

(PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-9A
This Memorandum incorporates Memorandums 2020-1LIC, 2020-4A,  and 2020-5LIC with respect to application and effective dates. Because of the continuation of the extraordinary effects of COVID-19 is having on this State and insurance industry, Memorandums 2020-1LIC, 2020-4A, and 2020-5LIC shall apply and stay in effect until determined otherwise by this office.

(PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-10H
The State of Hawaii elects to adopt the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services extension of transitional policy for non-grandfathered health insurance coverage in the small group market. This extended transitional policy covers policy years beginning on or before October 1, 2021, provided that all such coverage comes into compliance with specified requirements by January 1, 2022.

(PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-13LIC
This Commissioner’s Memorandum amends previous Memorandums to the extent that certain license applications and renewals must be submitted electronically. Hard copies of certain license applications and renewals received by the Insurance Division on and after November 15, 2020, shall be returned.