News Releases
All DCCA news and updates in one place, covering consumer protection, business, licensing, and other key resources
As Iran conflict pushes up oil prices, electric bills will be higher in coming months
CONTACT: Darren Pai 808.223.9932 [email protected] HONOLULU, April 1, 2026 – Hawaiian Electric customers should prepare for potential increases in energy costs in the coming..
Storm / Flood Claim Information
If you have NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) coverage, start a claim at FloodSmart.gov/recover/start-a-claim. If you have flood insurance through a PRIVATE CARRIER, contact..
2026 Kona Storm Declaration
DECLARATION FROM THE STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER REGARDING ASSISTANCE OF NONRESIDENT INDEPENDENT ADJUSTERS DUE TO THE MARCH 2026 KONA LOW WEATHER EVENT ..
Residents Urged to File Insurance Claims After Severe Stormy Weather
HONOLULU — Following recent high winds and heavy rain, the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division is reminding residents to..
COMMISSIONER’S MEMORANDUM 2026-2PC: MOTOR VEHICLE RATES USING ZIP CODE-BASED RATING
The purpose of this Memorandum is to update and clarify the Insurance Division’s position regarding the use of ZIP code-based rating in motor vehicle..
COMMISSIONER’S MEMORANDUM 2026-1PC: EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Due to positive feedback, the Division’s revised Property & Casualty (“P&C”) rate filing procedures, discussed in Commissioner’s Memorandum 2025-10R (issued on November 10, 2025)..
COMMISSIONER’S MEMORANDUM 2025-17C: DOMESTIC RISK RETENTION CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES 2025 ANNUAL AND OTHER FILING REQUIREMENTS
Annual documents are required to be filed directly with the State of Hawaii Insurance Division, Captive Insurance Branch (CIB) unless otherwise noted. The full..
HAWAIʻI ANNOUNCES NEARLY $150 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH MERCEDES-BENZ OVER EMISSIONS FRAUD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2025 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) joined a coalition..
RELEASE: HAWAIʻI OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH PAYPAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2025 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection (OCP), on behalf of..