According to the Hawaii Insurance Commission, disseminating false financial information about an insurance company is categorized as:

The classification of disseminating false financial information about an insurance company falls under defamation. Defamation involves making false statements about an individual or entity that can harm their reputation. In this context, when misleading or untrue financial information is spread about an insurance company, it damages the company's credibility and can lead to economic harm, as it affects public perception and stakeholder trust.

Defamation encompasses both written (libel) and spoken (slander) statements, but in this case, since the question pertains specifically to the act of spreading financial misinformation, it is best categorized under defamation as a whole, rather than distinguishing between the two forms. This term encompasses all types of false statements that can harm an entity's reputation, which is crucial in maintaining the trust and integrity of the insurance industry in Hawaii.