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Hawaii
This page contains a listing of State and Local Consumer Agencies State Banking Regulators State Insurance Regulators State & Local Consumer Agencies State and local consumer protection offices mediate complaints, conduct investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and regulate a variety of professionals, promote strong consumer protection legislation, provide educational materials and advocate in the consumer interest. To save time, call the office before sending in a written complaint. Ask if the office handles the type of complaint you have, and if complaint forms are provided.
State Offices JoAnn Uchida, Executive Director Office of Consumer Protection Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 235 S. Beretania Street (96813) Room 801, P.O. Box 3767 Honolulu, HI 96812-3767 808-586-2636 Fax: 808-586-2640 Gene Murayama, Investigator Office of Consumer Protection Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 75 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 808-974-6230 Fax: 808-974-6233 Janice Borngraber, Investigator Office of Consumer Protection Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 54 High Street P.O. Box 1098 Wailuku, HI 96793 808-984-8244 Fax: 808-984-8245 Back to the top
State Banking Regulators The officials listed below regulate and supervise state-chartered banks. Many of them handle or refer problems and complaints about other types of financial institutions as well. Some also answer general questions about banking and consumer credit. If you are dealing with a federally chartered bank, check the listing of Selected Federal Agencies.
Lynn Y. Wakatsuki Commissioner, Financial Institutions, State of Hawaii P.O. Box 2054 Honolulu, HI 96805 808-586-2820 Toll free in Kauai: 1-800-274-3141 Toll free in Maui : 1-800-984-2400 Toll free in Hawaii : 1-800-974-4000 Toll free in Molokai; Lanai :1-800-468-4644 Fax: 808-586-2818 E-mail: DFI@LAVA.NET Back to the top
State Insurance Regulators Each state has its own laws and regulations for all types of insurance, including car, homeowner and health insurance. The officials listed below enforce these laws. Many of these offices can provide you with information to help you make informed insurance buying decisions.
Reynaldo D. Graulty Insurance Commissioner Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 250 S. King Street., 5th Floor P.O. Box 3614 (96811-3614) Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-2790 Fax: 808-586-2806 Web site: www.hawaii.gov/insurance Back to the top
Sources include the Consumer's Resource Handbook, U.S. General Services Administration. We welcome updates and corrections. Please address the Webmaster.

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