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Your search found 1049 hits- Division of Consumer Advocacy Calls for Utility System Vulnerability Assessment Docket No. 2022-0135In response to recent catastrophic wildfires on Maui and the urgent need for preventative action, the Division of Consumer Advocacy (DCA) has made recommendations regarding the assessment of vulnerabilities in Hawaii’s utility systems. These recommendations seek to investigate policy and actions to Hawaii’s regulated utility systems’ vulnerability to natural disasters and man–made threats Background: On […]
- Life InsuranceWe buy life insurance for a number of reasons. Learn more about life insurance and find tips you can use before choosing a policy. Understanding Life Insurance : When buying life insurance, it is important that you understand what your life insurance needs are. Learn more. Frequently Asked Questions : Insurance can be confusing. Take […]
- Hurricane Insurance InformationHurricane Insurance FAQ Q: Can homes be protected against wind damage? A: Yes, there are hurricane clips for roof to wall connections, window opening protective shields, and roof to ground tie down systems. Some homeowner’s insurance companies provide premium credits for these types of retrofits. Q: What type of damage is covered under my homeowner’s […]
- RELEASE: Hawaii Insurance Division Launches Nationwide Life Insurance Policy Locator ToolDEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Insurance Division DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLóN DIRECTOR GORDON I. ITO INSURANCE COMMISSIONER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2016 HAWAII INSURANCE DIVISION LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY LOCATOR TOOL Locator Will Help Consumers Find Lost Life Insurance Policies, Annuities HONOLULU – The Department of Commerce and […]
- ALERT: PHISHING SCAM IMITATING STATE AGENCY SENT TO BUSINESSESDEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR STEPHEN H. LEVINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2019 CONSUMER ALERT: PHISHING SCAM IMITATING STATE AGENCY SENT TO BUSINESSES HONOLULU – The Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has received numerous […]
- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Office of Consumer Protection NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR KEALII S. LOPEZ DIRECTOR BRUCE KIM OCP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 20, 2014 STATE RECEIVES JUDGEMENT AGAINST MODELING/TALENT COMPANY Company Ordered to Pay Restitution, $50,000 Fine HONOLULU — The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) […]
- News Release: STATE RECEIVES JUDGEMENT AGAINST MODELING/TALENT COMPANY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Office of Consumer Protection NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR KEALII S. LOPEZ DIRECTOR BRUCE KIM OCP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 20, 2014 STATE RECEIVES JUDGEMENT AGAINST MODELING/TALENT COMPANY Company Ordered to Pay Restitution, $50,000 Fine HONOLULU — The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) […]
- FAQsWhat is the Office of Consumer Protection? The Office of Consumer Protection is a division of the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, created in 1969 to protect the interests of consumers and legitimate businesses. The primary purpose of the office is to promote fair and honest business practices by investigating alleged […]
- OCP Overview/ServicesA description of OCP’s mission with links to key services What is the Office of Consumer Protection? The Office of Consumer Protection is a division of the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, created in 1969 to protect the interests of consumers and legitimate businesses. The primary purpose of the office is […]
- Avoiding Telemarketing ScamsTelemarketing scams are illegal under federal and state law. Unfortunately, telemarketing fraud remains a significant problem throughout the United States, particularly among seniors. Annual losses from telemarketing scams in the United States is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Telemarketing fraud happens when a con artist calls posing as a legitimate telemarketer and […]