For suggestions on future CE topics , email the Department at kdoi . commissioner @ ks . gov . For questions about producer licensing and fees , please contact KDOI . licensing @ ks . gov . •
FROM THE COMMISH
LICENSING AT THE DEPARTMENT
BY THE NUMBERS written by Commissioner Vicki Schmidt , Kansas Insurance Dept .
Licensing is one of the core functions of the Kansas Department of Insurance . As fall arrives , I thought I would give an update on the number of licensees we have in the industry .
Individual Licenses Resident : 22,432 Non-Resident : 183,675 Total : 206,107
Business Entities ( includes agencies and other licensed entities ) Resident : 2,171 Non-Resident : 12,013 Total : 14,184 functions of the Department ’ s Rate and Form Division . She will walk attendees through the rate and form approval process , explain the laws and regulations governing them , and dive into hot topics on the Department ’ s regulatory role as it relates to current market trends .
You can register online now at www . kaia . com / knowyourregulator
For suggestions on future CE topics , email the Department at kdoi . commissioner @ ks . gov . For questions about producer licensing and fees , please contact KDOI . licensing @ ks . gov . •
Since 2019 , the total number of active producer licenses has increased from 162,545 to 220,291 . It has always been my goal to make Kansas one of the easiest places to do business , and I am pleased at the growth reflected in our licensing numbers . Our efforts to cut fees and lower the cost of doing business will continue , and we are already in discussion with KAIA staff about 2025 legislative changes to accomplish this .
As the year draws to a close — don ’ t forget ! We have one continuing education event of our Know Your Regulator series with our partners at the KAIA . The details for the last session :
Overview of the Rate and Form Process October 15 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Julie Holmes , Director of the Rate and Form Compliance Division will provide a broad overview while also covering any burning questions you may have about
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