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Consumer Alerts
Department consumer alerts
| Date Posted | 2021 Consumer Alerts |
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| Oct 21 |
October is Crime Prevention Month |
| Aug 24 |
Vision Care Services Act, K.S.A. 40-5901 et seq. |
| Date Posted | 2020 Consumer Alerts |
| Dec 16 |
Insurance Department letter to Providers Kansas Insurance Department letter to Covid-19 testing providers |
| July 28 |
Insurance Commissioner Extends Consumer Alert of COVID-19 Billings Commissioner Vicki Schmidt extends alert of improper charges for COVID-19 testing. |
| July 13 |
Improper Charges for Covid-19 Testing Commissioner Vicki Schmidt alerts consumers of improper charges for COVID-19 testing. |
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News Releases
Department news releases
| Date Posted | 2021 News Releases |
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| 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. |
| Date Posted | 2020 News Releases |
| December 28 |
Acting Securities Commissioner Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt names Acting Securities Commissioner. |
| December 9 |
Kansas to offer insurance licensing exams online The Kansas Insurance Department, in partnership with Pearson Vue, will begin offering online exams December 15. |
| October 28 |
2021 Marketplace open enrollment begins November 1 Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt unveiled the 2021 Overview of the Health Insurance Market in Kansas. |
| October 26 |
Preview of individual plans now available Kansans interested in health insurance plans through the exchange can preview them now. |
| September 25 |
Insurance Department joins in charging dealers in fraudulent precious metals scheme The Office of Kansas Securities Commissioner is participating in a nationwide enforcement action to halt a fraudulent precious metals scheme. |
| September 14 |
Insurance Department participates in National Investment Fraud Task Force The Office of Kansas Securities Commissioner is assisting fellow securities regulators with a nationwide investment task force. |
| June 5 |
Jesse W. Harris surrenders to custody in response to Securities Act complaint The State of Kansas through Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office charged Harris with twenty-four felony counts of securities fraud in a criminal Complaint filed in Sedgwick County District Court. |
| May 13 |
Insurance Commissioner announces savings for Kansas consumers Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced relief programs during the COVID-19 crisis have resulted in millions of dollars in savings for Kansans. |
| April 8 |
Insurance Commissioner encourages consumers to visit with auto insurers Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt encourages Kansas consumers to visit with auto insurers about potential discounts, rebates or premium reductions during the COVID-19 crisis. |
| April 2 |
Insurance Commissioner warns of insurance and securities scams Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt warns Kansas consumers and investors about potential scams in the insurance and securities industry related to COVID-19. |
| Mar. 27 |
Update on Kansas Insurance Department operations Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced an extension of remote operations for the Kansas Insurance Department. |
| Mar. 17 |
Bulletin on Department operations issued Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt issued a bulletin regarding Department operations during the time the State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation is in effect. |
| Mar. 13 |
Insurance carriers to cover COVID-19 testing |
| Jan. 24 |
Commissioner Vicki Schmidt named to Committee Leadership Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt has been appointed to chair NAIC committee |
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