Agency Management
Step-by-Step Guide to Kansas Insurance Agent Licensing
Step-by-Step Guide to Kansas Insurance Agent Licensing Several licensing changes occurred on January 1, 2022, and we want to ensure you know how to renew your license and your agency’s licenses in the future. (Read More: Kansas Insurance Department Migrates Licensing) Producer Desktop, available through the Kansas Insurance Department, is no longer used for agent…
Read MoreKansas Insurance Department Migrates Licensing
Kansas Insurance Department Migrates Licensing As part of SB 37, the producer licensing bill passed in 2021, the Kansas Insurance Department will be migrating its licensing information to NIPR (National Insurance Producer Registry) and SBS (State-Based Systems) soon. Due to this change, you will not be able to process any Kansas licensing transactions between Dec. 30,…
Read MoreAM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Kansas Mutual Insurance Company
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Kansas Mutual Insurance Company OLDWICK, N.J., November 9, 2021—AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of Kansas Mutual Insurance Company (KMIC) (Topeka, KS). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings)…
Read MoreSenate Bill 37 Amends Agent Licensing and Renewal Requirements
Senate Bill 37 Amends Agent Licensing and Renewal Requirements The Kansas Insurance Department has been reaching out to agencies and agents and getting unreachable responses. So we want to take this opportunity to make sure you are aware of some of the provisions of SB 37 (the producer licensing bill) that will affect your agency…
Read MoreReligious Accommodations: Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs
Religious Accommodations: Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs Employers typically should assume that a request for religious accommodation is based on a sincerely held religious belief. However, suppose the employer has a valid and objective reason to request more information from an employee or doubt a request’s validity. In that case, they may ask additional questions tailored…
Read MoreSwiss Re/Westport Releasing New E&O Policy Enhancements
Swiss Re/Westport Releasing New E&O Policy Enhancements Swiss Re and IIABA created a Professional Liability Committee for state E&O program managers, state executives, and independent agents to consistently review the Swiss Re E&O program and its offerings. Through this committee and the constant feedback shared by KAIA and its members, Swiss Re/Westport is releasing important…
Read MoreChanges to Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund
Changes to Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund We would like to take the opportunity to inform you of changes to the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund that will impact your clients’ policies effective January 1, 2022. On May 19, 2021, Governor Laura Kelly signed into law House Substitute for Senate Bill No. 78. The new…
Read MorePhone Carriers’ New Requirements for Business Texting
Phone Carriers’ New Requirements for Business Texting by AnneMarie McPherson National phone carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon are starting to implement new requirements for business texting to counteract telemarketing spam. The requirements primarily focus on businesses using application-to-person (A2P) text messages sent via 10-digit long code (00310DLC) phone numbers, which are phone numbers that include…
Read MoreInsurance Coverage Committee Creates Farmowners Task Force
Insurance Coverage Committee Creates Farmowners Task Force Volunteer Today! The Insurance Coverage Committee met on Tuesday, September 7th. One outcome was the committee established a Farmowners Competitive Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to help independent agents better compete against direct/captive carriers by analyzing the insurance offerings in the Farmowners market and…
Read MoreHeritage Insurance Group merges with Garrett Insurance
Heritage Insurance Group merges with Garrett Insurance The owners and staff of Heritage Insurance Group, Inc. of Stockton, Kansas, are excited to announce the merger of its agency with Garrett Insurance Agency, Kerrville, Texas. Originating from a decade-long friendship between owners, the new partnership will bring two family-owned insurance agencies under joint leadership, opening many…
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