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Consumer Alerts
Department consumer alerts
| Date Posted | 2022 Consumer Alerts |
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| Aug 15 |
Tips before signing an AOB agreement |
| Jan 26 |
Update on COVID-19 testing process Update to insurance coverage of COVID-19 testing |
| Date Posted | 2021 Consumer Alerts |
| Oct 21 |
October is Crime Prevention Month |
| Aug 24 |
Vision Care Services Act, K.S.A. 40-5901 et seq. |
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News Releases
Department news releases
| Date Posted | 2022 News Releases |
|---|---|
| Sep 19 |
Investor empowerment website relaunch Kansas Insurance Department announces relaunch of investor empowerment website. |
| Sep 7 |
Insurance Department recovers millions Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announces the recovery of millions for Kansans. |
| Sep 6 |
Get to know a few things about workers compensation insurance. |
| Aug 17 |
Commissioner names new director Commissioner Schmidt names new Director of Government and Public Affairs. |
| Jul 25 |
Insurance tips for back to school college students |
| Jun 28 |
Kansas firefighters distribution The Kansas Insurance Department recently made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations. |
| Jun 15 |
Security fee halt for second year The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner announces continuation of its moratorium on securities act fees. |
| Apr 28 |
Preventing an arbor from becoming a financial anchor. |
| Apr 19 |
Don’t let severe weather uproot your financial well-being. |
| Apr 13 |
April is Financial Literacy Month. |
| Mar 15 |
Investment Tips: Avoiding a pot of fool’s gold Tips on investing in gold. |
| Feb 23 |
White-collar criminal begins criminal sentence The Kansas Insurance Department announced a Maryland man received sentencing for securities fraud. |
| Feb 18 |
Emergency medical bills on decline Budget-busting emergency medical bills are on the decline. |
| Feb 14 |
Don’t let Cupid’s arrow pierce the pocketbook Tips to not fall victim to investment fraud |
| Date Posted | 2021 News Releases |
| Dec 28 |
Commissioner tours communities impacted by derecho Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt visited several communities impacted by a rare December derecho. |
| Dec 15 |
Don’t let burning logs become combustible clogs Avoiding a chimney fire isn’t just to save Santa. |
| Dec 14 |
Insurance Department receives five-year accreditation The Kansas Insurance Department announced accreditation received from the NAIC for the next five years. |
| Dec 8 |
Time for tips to avoid car sale scams. |
| Nov 2 |
It’s peak deer activity time in Kansas Defensive driving skills are crucial during this time of year. |
| Oct 25 |
2022 Kansas Health Insurance Market Overview The annual report details the Kansas Health Insurance Market. |
| Sept 27 |
Kansas now offering digital fingerprinting The Kansas Insurance Department announced digital fingerprinting services are now available for insurance agent applicants. |
| Sept 16 |
June storms cause millions in damage The Kansas Insurance Department announced that destructive weather in June caused more than $42.4 million in damage. |
| Sept 14 |
Kansas Insurance Department New Seal Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt unveils new department seal. |
| July 29 |
Kansas storm season caused more than $76.4 million in damages in May |
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The Kansas Insurance Department announced a Kansas man has been found guilty of securities fraud. |
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| July 21 |
Tom Treacy announced as the new Public Information Officer. |
| July 13 |
Kansas storm season caused more than $22.6 million in damages in April |
| July 12 |
Working toward better, more efficient government |
| July 6 |
Insurance Department halts fees The Office of Securities Commissioner announces a moratorium on securities act fees for FY 2022. |
| June 23 |
The Kansas Insurance Department distributed $15 million to local firefighters |
| March 1 |
Insurance Department celebrates The Kansas Insurance Department celebrates 150 years of service. |
| February 24 |
Missouri man convicted of Securities violations A Missouri man was ordered to pay and sentenced to prison for Kansas Securities violations. |
| February 8 |
Commissioner named to leadership role Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt named to NAIC Committee Leadership. |
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