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Kansas News and Information

Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads

Results from the 2008 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test released May 22 found that 16.4 percent of drivers on the road - roughly 33 million licensed Americans - would not pass a written driver’s test if taken today. (Posted: 5/28/2008)

NAMIC–backed Rate Reform Legislation Signed by Kansas Governor

Rate modernization legislation advocated by NAMIC was signed into law on May 13 by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. (Posted: 5/20/2008)

NAMIC–backed Rate Reform Legislation Signed by Kansas Governor

Legislation advocated by NAMIC was signed into law by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, taking a significant step toward insurance rate modernization. (Posted: 5/13/2008)

Kansas: Governor Urged to Sign Flex-Rating Legislation

NAMIC and other industry advocates have sent letters to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius encouraging her to sign the Flex-Rating Regulatory Improvement Act contained in HB 2689. (Posted: 5/13/2008)

Kansas: NAMIC-supported Flex-rating Bill Passes Committee

The Kansas House Insurance Committee overwhelmingly approved SB 560, a proposal to adopt the NAIC’s Flex-Rating Model Act. Joe Thesing, NAMIC's director – state affairs, twice testified in favor of the proposal before the committee. (Posted: 3/25/2008)

Kansas: House Committee Hears Flex-rating Bill

The Kansas House Insurance Committee held a hearing last week on SB 560, a proposal to adopt the National Conference of Insurance Legislators’ Flex-Rating Model Act. (Posted: 3/18/2008)

2008 State-by-state Rankings Released of the Best and Worst Tort Systems in America

The Pacific Research Institute released March 11 its report comparing the legal climates of all 50 states. According to the “U.S. Tort Liability Index: 2008 Report,” Florida ranked the worst in terms of tort costs and litigation risks, while North Dakota ranked the best. (Posted: 3/12/2008)

NAMIC-backed Rate Reform Legislation Earns Senate Approval in Kansas

Legislation advocated by NAMIC was passed last week by the Kansas Senate, taking a significant step toward insurance rate modernization. The legislation, SB 560, was unanimously approved. (Posted: 3/4/2008)

NAMIC–backed Rate Reform Legislation Heads to House Following Senate Approval in Kansas

Legislation advocated by NAMIC was passed by the Kansas Senate, taking a significant step toward insurance rate modernization. (Posted: 3/3/2008)

Kansas: Senate Committee Approves Rate Modernization Bill

The Senate Insurance Committee on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved SB 560, a proposal to adopt the National Conference of Insurance Legislators’ Flex-Rating Model Act. The bill will be debated by the full Senate on Thursday or Friday. (Posted: 2/27/2008)

Kansas: NAMIC Testifies on Rate Modernization Bill (2/26/2008)

NAMIC Testifies in Favor of Flex Rating Bill Before Kansas Legislative Committee (2/21/2008)

Report: States Better Prepared for Emergencies (2/21/2008)

Report: Most States Earn Average Grades in Highway Safety (2/20/2008)

Kansas: NAMIC to Testify on Rate Modernization Bill (2/19/2008)

iamnamic | Thomas A. Dials, CPCU (1/21/2008)

Kansas: Task Force Recommends Adoption of Flex-Rating (11/6/2007)

Kansas Task Force Recommends Adoption of NAMIC-supported Rate Modernization Legislation (10/29/2007)

Kansas and New Hampshire Mandate SERFF Filings (8/14/2007)

2007 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - KANSAS (8/2/2007)

Report: Insurers to Pay Estimated $2.18 Billion in Second-Quarter Catastrophe Claims (7/10/2007)

Plenty of Political Intrigue Brewing in 2007 State Election Races (5/21/2007)

Road Rage Survey Reveals Best, Worst Cities (5/16/2007)

Report: Emerging Risks Impeding Business Development; Leaders Lack Understanding of Real Risks (5/15/2007)

Car Thieves Take the Bait (5/2/2007)

Chamber Study Ranks Best, Worst Lawsuit Climates; Delaware Tops List (4/26/2007)

Climate Models Suggest Warming-Induced Wind Shear Changes Could Impact Hurricane Development, Intensity (4/18/2007)

New Report Shows Increased Flood Risk from Global Warming Despite Billions Spent on Flood-Control Projects (4/16/2007)

Private Market is Best Mechanism to Address Coastal Insurance Issues, NAMIC CEO Tells Congress (4/11/2007)

NAMIC: Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award Recipients Named (4/10/2007)

NAMIC Presents Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award to Members of the 109th Congress (4/5/2007)

‘Very Active’ Hurricane Season Predicted; Global Warming Effect on Hurricanes Debunked (4/4/2007)

Hurricane Threat Looms for U.S. Energy Production and Gulf Coast in 2007 (3/28/2007)

NAMIC’s World-class Advocacy Program Kicks Off 22nd Year (3/23/2007)

Report: Increased Forecast for 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season (3/22/2007)