WORKING TOGETHER TO REFORM PRODUCER LICENSING
By : Commissioner Vicki Schmidt
The 2021 legislative session has concluded , and the Department has begun implementing the Producer Licensing reform passed in Senate Bill 37 . By now you should have received a letter from the Producer Licensing Division outlining the changes we will be implementing , a timeline for those changes and a link to the Frequently Asked Questions document available on our website , insurance . kansas . gov .
Senate Bill 37 truly represents compromise . The reforms in this bill are designed to streamline services and make the Department more efficient , while also modernizing the producer licensing process and making it easier to do business in Kansas .
These reforms would not be possible without the hard work of so many industry associations like yours . It was refreshing to come together to negotiate a good piece of legislation and see it become law . I simply want to say thank you for your association ’ s dialogue with the Department throughout the process . I have always had an open door and respect those willing to have an honest conversation , especially when difficult topics arise .
Many changes are coming to the Producer Licensing Division , but perhaps none bigger than the retirement of
Nancy Strasburg . She faithfully served so many of you during her 33 years with the Department . She will be greatly missed and we wish her well in retirement .
It is an honor to serve you as Commissioner and I look forward to continuing the good work we can accomplished together . If you need anything from the Department , especially through the implementation of Senate Bill 37 , please do not hesitate to contact us at 785-296-3071 or kid . commissioner @ ks . gov .
WATCH RECORDING ! AGENT LICENSING CHANGES
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Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt is both a lifelong Kansan and Republican . She worked for more than 40 years serving Kansas families and seniors as a local pharmacist . It was her pharmacy experience and commitment to bettering Kansas that drew her to run for the Legislature . Vicki became the voice for reform . She represented Shawnee and Wabaunsee counties for 14 years , including six as the Chair of the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee . On Nov . 6 , 2018 , Vicki was elected as Kansas Insurance Commissioner . She became the first pharmacist to serve as Kansas Insurance Commissioner and is the only pharmacist in America to hold a statewide office .
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