§431:2D-113 - Additional duties of the commissioner. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§431:2D-113]  Additional duties of the commissioner.  (a)  At least once per year, or more frequently if deemed necessary, the commissioner shall make available in an appropriate manner to insurers and other entities subject to the scope of this chapter, information on new laws and rules, enforcement actions, and other information the commissioner deems pertinent to ensure compliance with market conduct requirements.

     (b)  The commissioner shall designate a specific person or persons within the insurance division whose responsibilities shall include the receipt of information from employees of insurers and licensed entities concerning violations of laws, as defined in this section.  The person or persons shall be provided with proper training on the handling of the information, which shall be deemed a confidential communication for the purposes of this section.

     (c)  For any change made to a work product referenced in this article, which materially changes the way in which market analysis, market conduct actions, or market conduct examinations are conducted, the commissioner shall give notice and provide parties with an opportunity for a public hearing pursuant to chapter 91. [L 2007, c 227, pt of §1]