#NOAA Office for Coastal Management

Big Island Now poll no. 51: Is an insurance policy for Hawai‘i’s coral reef worth it?

The state along with nonprofit partners are always working together to find ways to promote the health and protect Hawai‘i’s coral reefs.

The Nature Conservancy unveils expanded insurance policy for Hawai‘i coral reefs

The Nature Conservancy first purchased statewide coral reef insurance in 2022. The new policy doubles the area covered – as well as the minimum payout following a damaging hurricane or tropical storm.