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Want to be on top of the latest legislative news? Kansas Agents Legislative Day is coming up on March 7 Kansas Agents Legislative Day 10:30 a.m. Registration at KAIA When: Wednesday, March 7 11 a.m. to Noon Meet the Insurance Department Get to know the insurance department with overviews from different department heads on their specific roles and who to contact when certain situations arise. Where: KAIA 815 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, Kansas Dillon House 404 SW 9th Street Topeka, Kansas CE Hours: 4 GEN - Kansas Registration Fee: $55 KAIA Members How to Register: Call 1-800-229-7048 Visit www.kaia.com/legday 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Lunch with Insurance Chairs: Senator Jeff Longbine & Rep. Jene Vickrey 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. Our Issues: Understanding the Legislative Process and Overview of KAIA Issues A discussion of the legislative process, how bills are introduced through becoming law, and the importance of grassroots efforts. We will also update you on the legislation that KAIA is working on and tracking. 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. How the Tax Reform and Jobs Act Affects Your Agency Learn about the impact the Tax Reform and Job Act will have on your agency and employees. This session will include practical information from a local accounting firm on key considerations for your agency. 3:00 to 4 p.m. Understanding how insurance carriers and self-insured pools are regulated. This session will provide an overview of the similarities and differences in the financial requirements and applicability of insurance regulations on traditional insurance companies and pools. 4 to 5 p.m. Meet and greet with Governor Colyer* Tour state house and invite your legislator to dinner 5 p.m. Steak Buffet with Your Legislators Talk one-on-one with your State Senator and Representative over cocktails and a steak dinner. Statewide elected officials and legislators will join us for drinks and a come-and-go steak buffet dinner at the Dillon House. **Topics are subject to change** | January - February 2018 | KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER 19