Hawaii Lava Damage Will Be Covered, Says Commissioner Gordon Ito

The Hawaii lava damage caused by Kilauea’s eruption will be covered by homeowners insurance policies, said Hawaiian Insurance Commissioner, Gordon Ito. Ito made it clear that homes damaged or destroyed by the lava flow into a Big Island neighborhood will be covered. This should come as a relief to homeowners previously uncertain as to their coverage, as reported by Live Insurance News. Ito is well aware of the type of Hawaii lava damage coverage homeowners can expect to have on their policies. He has been insurance commissioner in the state for eight years.