KANSAS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

 

Notice of Hearing on Proposed

Administrative Regulations

 

            A public hearing will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., May 5, 2005, in the third floor conference room, Kansas Insurance Department, 420 S.W. 9th, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed changes in existing rules and regulations.

 

            The 60-day notice of the public hearing shall constitute a public comment period for purpose of receiving written public comments on the proposed rules and regulations.  All interested parties may submit written comments prior to the hearing to Deletria Nash, Kansas Insurance Department, 420 S.W. 9th, Topeka, Kansas, 66612-1678, via facsimile at 785-291-3673, or via email at dnash@ksinsurance.org.  All interested parties will be given a reasonable opportunity to present their views orally on the adoption of the proposed regulation during the hearing.

 

            A summary of the regulation and its economic impact follows.

 

            K.A.R. 40-1-44.  Actuarial opinions and memorandums.  This proposed regulation adopts by reference the Kansas Insurance Department’s policy and procedure relating to actuarial opinions and memorandums dated July 9, 2004.

 

This regulation prescribes requirements for statements of actuarial opinion that are submitted in accordance with insurance laws and for the memoranda in support of those statements.   It also governs rules applicable to the appointment of an appointed actuary and guidance as to the meaning of “adequacy of reserves.” 

 

This regulation applies to all life insurance companies and fraternal benefit societies doing business in Kansas and to all life insurance companies and fraternal benefit societies that are authorized to reinsure life insurance, annuities or accident and health insurance business in this state. 

 

This regulation, in essence, mirrors the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Actuarial Opinions and Memorandum.

 

The economic impact on companies, the Kansas Insurance Department, and other governmental agencies is nonexistent.

 

Any individual with a disability may request accommodation in order to participate in the public hearing and may request the proposed regulations and economic impact statements in an accessible format.  Requests for accommodation to participate in the hearing should be made at least 5 working days in advance by contacting Deletria Nash at (785) 296-4140.  Any individual desiring a copy of this regulation may obtain a copy from our website, www.ksinsurance.org, under the Legal Issues link.  Copies also may be obtained by contacting Deletria Nash at (785)296-4140.  The charge for copies is fifty cents per page.