What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The board will review and approve minutes from its August 11, 2026 meeting.
Vice Chairperson appointment: The board will get an update on filling the Vice Chair role.
Board mission and responsibilities: Members will discuss the HHRF's core purpose and duties. Parts of this discussion may move to a closed (executive) session with the board's attorney.
Consulting contract update: The board will hear a status report on a sole-source contract with Aon Re, Inc. for consulting services.
Community forum invitation: Two state senators invited the HHRF to participate in a public forum about next steps following Act 226 (2025), a new law aimed at stabilizing hurricane and condominium property insurance markets in Hawaii.
Operations updates from Marsh USA, LLC: The board's program administrator will report on how many people are enrolled in the program, an ongoing records review and cleanup project, and storm response procedures.
Upcoming meeting dates: The board will confirm meeting dates for October, November, and December 2026.

Decisions Expected

Approval of the August 11, 2026 meeting minutes
Confirmation of future meeting dates through December 2026

Who Should Pay Attention

Hawaii homeowners and condo owners who rely on hurricane insurance coverage
Insurance industry professionals operating in Hawaii
Anyone interested in Act 226 (2025) and its effects on property insurance availability and affordability

This meeting is open to the public in person at 335 Merchant Street, Honolulu, or via Zoom. Public testimony is limited to three minutes per agenda item. Written testimony can be submitted to inslegal@dcca.hawaii.gov.