Latest Hawaii Headlines

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Argo Group Offers Hurricane Insurance in Hawaii

May 12 2008 // Hawaii Insurance Commissioner J.P. Schmidt announced the formation of a partnership between Argo Group US and First Insurance Company of Hawai’i (FICOH). The new joint venture will offer hurricane insurance to First...

Japanese Credit Card Company Sets Up Captive in Hawaii

May 7 2008 // JCB Co. Ltd., a global payment brand and lcredit card issuer and acquirer in Japan, recently selected Hawaii as the home for its new captive insurance subsidiary, PermCore Insurance Co. Ltd.Commissioner J.P. Schmidt issued...

People

Apr 21 2008 // Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. named Michael LaRocco president and CEO. He will report to Chuck Kavitsky, president and CEO of Allianz of America, parent of Fireman’s Fund, and will also...

Hawaii Tattoo Industry Could be Deregulated

Apr 9 2008 // Hawaii tattoo artists are uniting against a measure that would allow anyone to make tattoos even without training.The bill would deregulate the tattoo industry by repealing Hawaii’s licensing procedures and safety...

Hawaii’s Largest Insurer, HMSA, Plans Rate Hike

Mar 31 2008 // Haeaii’s biggest health insurer wants to hike health insurance premiums by more than 12 percent next year, the biggest increase in nearly two decades.The proposed rate hikes would affect 144,000 members and...

Hawaii Text Messaging Ban Fails

Mar 27 2008 // A measure that would have banned text messaging and e-mailing while driving in Hawaii has died at the state Capitol.Senators had approved the proposal, but the House Transportation Committee did not hold a hearing on it by...

Scientists Work to Keep Public Safe From Hawaii Volcano Fumes

Mar 27 2008 // Explosive eruptions and noxious gas emissions at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii this week have prompted scientists to work around the clock to understand what will happen next and how to keep the public out of harm’s...

Aon Construction Hires Karasaki to Lead Hawaii Operations

Mar 21 2008 // Aon Corp. announced that Chad Karasaki has joined Aon Construction Services Group as managing director. Karasaki, who will also serve as chairman and CEO of the Aon Honolulu office, is the latest in a series of strategic...

Hawaii Helping Residents Find Unclaimed Funds, Insurance Refunds

Mar 21 2008 // A Hawaii state program has returned $22 million of previously unclaimed funds to their rightful owners over the past five years.The Department of Budget and Finance says it has paid 29,810 claims to individuals and...

New Markets

Mar 10 2008 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com.Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts &...

New Markets

Feb 24 2008 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com.Baseball/Softball Leagues Nuts & Bolts:...

New Markets

Feb 24 2008 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com.Karate Sports & Fitness Insurance, a...

Bush Declares Major Disaster in Hawaii

Feb 13 2008 // Federal funding is being made available in Hawaii in the wake of December’s stormy weather under a major disaster declaration signed by President Bush.The president ordered federal aid to supplement state and local...

Hawaii Governor Pushes Insurance Reforms in State Address

Feb 10 2008 // In her State of the State address to state legislators in late January, Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle outlined 180 proposals she is urging lawmakers to support, including a number of measures that would affect the insurance...

Hawaii Gov. Pushes Insurance Reforms

Jan 24 2008 // In her State of the State address to state legislators this week, Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle outlined 180 proposals she is urging lawmakers to support, including a number of measures that would affect the insurance industry...

AIA Names Slovin Legislative Advocate for Hawaii

Jan 16 2008 // Gary M. Slovin will serve as legislative advocate in the State of Hawaii for the American Insurance Association. AIA advocates on behalf of property and casualty insurers at the state and federal level and has local...

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Owners Sue Insurer for Earthquake Claim

Jan 3 2008 // The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii has sued one of its insurance carriers for denying a $20 million claim stemming from last year’s earthquakes.The hotel has been closed for repairs and renovations...

Hawaii Authorizes Adjusters to Assist with Storm Claims

Dec 28 2007 // Hawaii’s Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division has issued an order to authorize additional nonresident independent adjusters to help homeowners and businesses with their insurance...

Hawaii County Looks to Stem Flood Hazards, Meets National Flood Insurance Program Deadline

Dec 2 2007 // Hawaii County has met a deadline to save Big Island residents’ federal flood insurance coverage, but at least one County Council member is not satisfied.The council voted unanimously to approve a bill that puts the...

Hawaii County Looks to Stem Flood Hazards

Nov 26 2007 // Hawaii County has met a deadline to save Big Island residents’ federal flood insurance coverage, but at least one County Council member is not satisfied.The council voted unanimously this week to approve a bill that...