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KS HB2087

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Insurance

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Kansas Commissioner of Insurance to maintain a publicly available list of eligible nonadmitted insurers that meet specified financial and filing requirements

  • Increases the minimum capital or surplus requirement for nonadmitted insurers to appear on the eligible list from $4,500,000 to $15,000,000

  • Allows vehicle dealers to obtain required liability insurance from eligible nonadmitted insurers, not just insurers authorized to transact business in Kansas

  • Permits nonadmitted insurers meeting federal eligibility requirements under 15 U.S.C. § 8204 (as of July 1, 2025) to place excess lines insurance in Kansas regardless of state list inclusion

  • Provides liability protection for the commissioner and state employees for good-faith decisions regarding which insurers appear on the eligible list

Legislative Description

Authorizing certain nonadmitted insurers to transact certain business in Kansas and requiring the commissioner of insurance to maintain a list of eligible nonadmitted insurers.

Last Action

Senate Motion to accede adopted; Senator Dietrich, Senator Fagg and Senator Francisco appointed as conferees

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Insurance2/26/2025
Insurance1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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