Insurance in HI

State-specific guides, common questions, and licensed agencies that cover HI.

Hawaii insurance regulator

The state office that licenses insurers and agents and handles consumer complaints. It can look into problems like claim delays or unfair treatment, but it does not act as your lawyer.

File a complaint Look up an agent or company license

Links checked Sep 12, 2026. Sites change — tell us if a link is broken.

Minimum car insurance in Hawaii

40/80/20 No-fault state

This is the least coverage the law requires. It often isn’t enough to pay for a serious accident, and anything above your limits can come out of your own pocket.

Bodily injury liability, per person: $40,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident: $80,000
Property damage liability: $20,000
Personal injury protection (PIP): PIP minimum $10,000
Uninsured motorist coverage: Insurers must offer it; you can reject it in writing

Raised from 20/40/10 (Act 138, SLH 2024) for new and renewal policies. UM/UIM can be declined in writing.

Source: FAQ: Auto Insurance Minimum Limits (Effective January 1, 2026) - Hawaii DCCA Insurance Division · Haw. Rev. Stat. § 431:10C-301 · In effect since Jan 1, 2026 · Reviewed Sep 13, 2026

If you can’t find home insurance in Hawaii

These state-established programs cover homes that private insurers won’t. They’re meant as a last resort: coverage is often more limited and can cost more, so shop the private market and ask an agent first. Eligibility rules vary.

Hawaii Property Insurance Association FAIR Plan

Dwelling, homeowners, renters and condo unit policies for people who can’t get coverage from a private insurer.

Where: Statewide

Claims: 808-585-3524

Checked against each program’s website on Sep 13, 2026. Reviewed Sep 13, 2026.