Our Mission

We believe our primary responsibility is to the people whose personal lives or business endeavors are protected by an insurance product in the state of Kansas. We recognize that we are here to serve them and consider this to be an honor and a responsibility.

The Kansas Insurance Department was established by the Kansas Legislature in 1871. It has four major regulatory functions:

  1. Regulate and Review Companies

    2. The Kansas Insurance Department, under the direction of Commissioner Sandy Praeger, regulates and reviews the companies that sell policies in the state to make sure they are solvent and comply with insurance laws and regulations.

  2. Educate Consumers

    3. To educate consumers about insurance, the Kansas Insurance Department publishes brochures and rate guides on all kinds of insurance coverage; provides speakers on numerous insurance topics; and prepares vital public service information to mass media.

  3. Assist Consumers

    4. The Kansas Insurance Department helps consumers when they have disputes with insurance companies. Such assistance has resulted in millions of dollars in refunds and claims payments for consumers.

  4. License Agents

    5. As of January 2008, 21,985 resident agent-producers and 62,600 nonresident agent-producers were licensed in Kansas to sell insurance products. The Kansas Insurance Department also requires agents to meet ongoing continuing education requirements.