Kansas Insurance Department; Sandy Praeger, Commissioner

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Sandy Praeger

2008 NAIC President

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Submitted CE Hours Now On Producer Desktop

Kansas resident agents with a Producer Desktop account can now view continuing education courses submitted electronically on their behalf by CE providers. Soon Kansas resident agents will be able to use their CE hours to renew their license online.


June 2009 Estimated Tax Bills Posted

Kansas estimated tax invoices due June 15 have been posted online to Company Desktop, Kansas' secure online portal. Companies should log in to Company Desktop to view and pay their bills.


Brooke Corporation - Important Notice

Brooke Corporation filed Chapter 11 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, on October 28, 2008. Any outstanding amounts of premiums, premium refunds, agent's commission, etc. with Brooke Corporation should be sent to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

Companies that have company/agent or agency agreements with Brooke Corporation should see Brooke Notice.


2008 Online Tax Forms Available

The Kansas Insurance Department requires companies to file their 2008 preimum and related taxes and fees electronically through Company Desktop. Taxes must be submitted online on or before March 2, 2009.


There Will Be No FY 2009 Regulation Fee Fund Assessment

The Kansas Insurance Department will not be assessing companies and groups a Regulation Fee Fund assessment for FY 2009.


Bulletin 2008-2: Agent's Responsibility and Authority to Request Renewal

Some have raised questions regarding an agent’s responsibility and authority to request renewals of property and casualty insurance policies and the responsibility of insurance companies to renew policies subject to K.S.A. 40-2,121 where notice of non-renewal was not provided in accordance with the statute, but where no premium is paid. (Read Bulletin 2008-2 PDF)


Bulletin 2008-1: Assigned Risk Plans

This Bulletin is to remind you of your obligations under the K.A.R. 40-3-30. This regulation requires insurers to inform their licensed agents of the availability of Kansas assigned risk plans. (Read Bulletin 2008-1 PDF)


Kansas Insurance Department will use Military Sales Online Reporting System

As one of the nationwide leaders in advocating financial protections for military personnel, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger announced today the Kansas Insurance Department will participate in a national insurance sales reporting system. Developed through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the Military Sales Online Reporting System provides a single source for insurers and federal officials to report disciplinary actions taken against those who have violated laws concerning solicitation of life insurance sales on any U.S. military installation. (Read news release PDF)


Bulletin 2007-9: Paperless Filing System / Closure of Our File Room

Beginning December 10, 2007, the Property and Casualty Division will move to a paperless filing system in which all filings will be stored in SERFF. This Bulletin does not amend or alter Bulletin 2007-6. (Read Bulletin 2007-9 PDF)


Bulletin 2007-7: Long-Term Care Partnership Program

The Kansas Long-Term Care Partnership Program was approved to become effective April 1, 2007. Under the Partnership Program, persons who purchase a qualifying long-term care insurance policy ("Partnership Policy") are subject to special rules relating to eligibility for Medicaid in Kansas. (Read Bulletin 2007-7 PDF)


Bulletin 2007-6: Mandatory SERFF Filings

Effective January 1, 2009, the Kansas Insurance Department will no longer accept paper filings. All filings submitted on or after January 1, 2009 must be filed via the System for Electronic Rate and Form Filing (“SERFF”) only. (Read Bulletin 2007-6 PDF)


Bulletin 2006-6, Re: FEMA Flood Insurance Training

The purpose of this bulletin is to advise insurers and Kansas resident insurance producers of training requirements for selling flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program ("NFIP") and to recommend to insurance producers that they advise homeowners of the availability of flood insurance.
IF YOU DO NOT ISSUE FLOOD INSURANCE POLICIES AS AN INSURER OR YOU DO NOT SELL FLOOD INSURANCE TO YOUR CLIENTS AS A PRODUCER, THIS BULLETIN DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU. (Read Bulletin 2006-6 PDF)