HAWAII GUIDE 07

Hawaii Insurance Policy Interpretation, Exclusions & Coverage Disputes

Coverage disputes require reading the policy as a whole and applying Hawaii statutes, no-fault requirements and controlling case law to insuring agreements, definitions, exclusions, conditions and endorsements.

  • Identify the coverage grant and insured status.
  • Read definitions with the operative coverage.
  • Review exclusions, exceptions, conditions and endorsements.
  • Check whether mandatory Hawaii statutory provisions alter or supersede policy language.

Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current HRS chapter 431:10C and controlling policy-interpretation authority before publication.