What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii Employers' Mutual Insurance Company (HEMIC) Oversight Council is holding its annual meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at HEMIC Tower in downtown Honolulu. HEMIC is a state-created workers' compensation insurance company overseen by this council. Topics on the agenda include:

• Introducing council members and any guests in attendance
• Reviewing the council's roles and responsibilities
• Going over the notes from the previous meeting held on September 3, 2025
• Electing a Chair and Vice Chair to lead the council
• Hearing a presentation on HEMIC's 2025 business performance and activities

Decisions Expected

• Approving the minutes from the September 2025 meeting
• Electing new council leadership — a Chair and Vice Chair will be chosen
• Voting on whether HEMIC has fulfilled its legal purpose as required under Hawaii state law (Hawaii Revised Statute Section 431:14A-109.5(f)) — this is a key annual determination the council is required to make

Who Should Pay Attention

• Hawaii employers, especially those who use HEMIC for workers' compensation insurance
• Employees covered under HEMIC policies who may be affected by the company's performance
• Business owners and HR professionals interested in the state of workers' compensation insurance in Hawaii
• Anyone interested in state insurance oversight and accountability

If you need disability-related accommodations to attend, contact Faye Bueno at (808) 208-8202 or fbueno@hemic.com, preferably by October 7, 2026.