Authorization of municipalities to pool liabilities; pools not deemed insurance and not subject to regulation except as enumerated

12-2617. Authorization of municipalities to pool liabilities; pools not deemed insurance and not subject to regulation except as enumerated. Five or more municipalities as defined in K.S.A. 75-6102, and amendments thereto, may enter into agreements to pool their liabilities for Kansas fire, marine, inland marine and allied lines, as defined in K.S.A. 40-901, and amendments thereto, casualty, surety and fidelity lines as defined in K.S.A. 40-1102, and amendments thereto, including workers' compensation and employers' liability, group sickness and accidents, as defined in K.S.A. 40-2209, and amendments thereto, and life insurance, as regulated in K.S.A. 40-433, and amendments thereto. Such arrangements shall be known as group-funded pools, which shall not be deemed to be insurance or insurance companies and shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter 40 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, except as otherwise provided herein. History: L. 1987, ch. 74, § 2; L. 1990, ch. 76, § 1; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions: Interlocal cooperation agreements; separate legal entities; municipalities; school districts. 91-4. Group-funded insurance pools may be created only among Kansas municipalities for lines of insurance listed in K.S.A. 12-2617, except for interstate agreements created prior to 1990 pursuant to K.S.A. 12-2630. 2006-9. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026