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The event is geared toward condominium owners seeking insights on key topics such as community association risk management, wildfire insurance and flood insurance policies.

Dwight Young has been named the commissioner of financial institutions for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions, effective Nov. 1.

The state of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Cable Television Division has approved Hawaiian Telcom’s cable franchise applications for the respective counties of Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i.

Consumers need to be aware that most standard homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Flood insurance coverages can be purchased separately from the National Flood Insurance Program or endorsed onto the policy to supplement a policyholder’s homeowners insurance.

The Real Estate Commission and Community Associations Institute Hawaiʻi Chapter will host “Condorama XI,” on Nov. 18. This educational webinar, featuring expert speakers on condominium-related topics, is free and open to the public.

The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Real Estate Commission created a new email subscription list for unit owners and the general public to provide greater access to and wider distribution of educational materials.

The Office of Consumer Protection issued an the alert warning consumers of “unscrupulous” promoters, who they say are “tricking” individuals into purchasing deeply discounted or free vacation packages.