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This Resolution formally requests the Office of the Auditor, with assistance from the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to conduct a comprehensive study. The study's primary goal is to determine if current regulations governing who can work as insurance appraisers and insurance umpires in Hawaii are sufficient to protect consumers, or if these roles need stricter regulation. To achieve this, the Auditor will investigate any shortcomings in existing laws that might confuse consumers about who can provide these services, examine how other states regulate these professionals, and ultimately assess whether new regulations are necessary in Hawaii. The findings and any proposed legislative changes are to be submitted to the Legislature before the 2020 session begins, and copies of this Resolution will be sent to relevant state officials.