Chapter 40 — INSURANCE
1,749 sections in this chapter.
K.S.A. 40-766 Establishment and operation of not for profit institutions to further purposes of society; compensation for institutions' services; annual statement to include property held for such purposes.
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40-766. Establishment and operation of not for profit institutions to further purposes of society; compensation for institutions' services; annual statement to include property held for such purposes. A society may create, maintain and operate, or may establish organizations to o…
K.S.A. 40-767 Reinsurance; limitations; credit for reserves on ceded risks
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40-767. Reinsurance; limitations; credit for reserves on ceded risks. (a) A domestic society may, by a reinsurance agreement, cede any individual risk or risks in whole or in part to an insurer, other than another fraternal benefit society, having the power to make such reinsuran…
K.S.A. 40-768 Consolidation or merger of domestic society; documents and evidence to be filed with commissioner; approval of commissioner; effective date; societies incorporated under laws of foreign state; transfer of rights and property to society resulting or remaining after transaction; affidavit prima facie evidence of furnishing notice or documents.
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40-768. Consolidation or merger of domestic society; documents and evidence to be filed with commissioner; approval of commissioner; effective date; societies incorporated under laws of foreign state; transfer of rights and property to society resulting or remaining after transac…
K.S.A. 40-769 Conversion of society into mutual or stock life insurance company
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40-769. Conversion of society into mutual or stock life insurance company. Any fraternal benefit society incorporated under the laws of the state of Kansas may reorganize and convert itself into a mutual life insurance company or into a stock life insurance company by conforming …
K.S.A. 40-770 Same; submission of proposal to supreme legislative body; notice to be furnished members and policyholders; meeting of subordinate lodges or branches on proposal; election of delegates to supreme legislative body; approval of plan by commissioner; options for members or policyholders upon conversion.
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40-770. Same; submission of proposal to supreme legislative body; notice to be furnished members and policyholders; meeting of subordinate lodges or branches on proposal; election of delegates to supreme legislative body; approval of plan by commissioner; options for members or p…
K.S.A. 40-771 Same; adoption of resolution by delegates to supreme legislative body; certificate to be filed with commissioner by directors of society; contents
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40-771. Same; adoption of resolution by delegates to supreme legislative body; certificate to be filed with commissioner by directors of society; contents. If, pursuant to such notice and convening of the regular or special meeting of the supreme legislative body, there shall be …
K.S.A. 40-772 Same; report of meeting to be filed with commissioner
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40-772. Same; report of meeting to be filed with commissioner. A report of such meeting of the supreme legislative body certified to by the presiding officers under the corporate seal of such society shall also be filed with the commissioner. History: L. 1988, ch. 154, § 35; Janu…
K.S.A. 40-773 Same; conversion into stock company; purchase of stock; notice to members or policyholders of right to purchase; preference; limitation; nonmembers of society
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40-773. Same; conversion into stock company; purchase of stock; notice to members or policyholders of right to purchase; preference; limitation; nonmembers of society. If such fraternal benefit society is converting into a stock life insurance company, it shall be the duty of suc…
K.S.A. 40-774 Same; status of corporation upon conversion; reserves on policies issued prior to conversion; succession to rights and property of society; power of commissioner to order divestiture or revaluation.
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40-774. Same; status of corporation upon conversion; reserves on policies issued prior to conversion; succession to rights and property of society; power of commissioner to order divestiture or revaluation. When any fraternal benefit society shall have complied with the provision…
K.S.A. 40-775 Same; preservation of rights of members, policyholders and creditors of society as obligations of new corporation; appointment of commissioner as process agent
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40-775. Same; preservation of rights of members, policyholders and creditors of society as obligations of new corporation; appointment of commissioner as process agent. The rights of all members, policyholders and creditors, and the standing of all claims under the former fratern…
K.S.A. 40-776 Same; obligation of new corporation to perform obligations of society; preservation of pending legal actions
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40-776. Same; obligation of new corporation to perform obligations of society; preservation of pending legal actions. Such organized and converted corporation shall be obliged to carry out and perform all of the obligations of every kind and character owing by the former fraterna…
K.S.A. 40-777 Appointment of commissioner as process agent; time for society to file pleadings after receiving copy of notice
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40-777. Appointment of commissioner as process agent; time for society to file pleadings after receiving copy of notice. Every society authorized to do business in this state shall appoint in writing the commissioner of insurance as agent for service of process as provided in K.S…
K.S.A. 40-778 Review of commissioner's decisions
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40-778. Review of commissioner's decisions. All decisions and findings of the commissioner of insurance made under the provisions of this act shall be subject to review by proper proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state. History: L. 1988, ch. 154, § 41; Ja…
K.S.A. 40-779 Penalties for violations
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40-779. Penalties for violations. (a) A person who knowingly makes any false or fraudulent statement or representation in or with reference to any application for membership or for the purpose of obtaining money from or a benefit in any society shall, upon conviction, be fined no…
K.S.A. 40-780 Application of act to exempted societies and organizations; information required by commissioner
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40-780. Application of act to exempted societies and organizations; information required by commissioner. (a) Nothing contained in this act shall be construed to affect or apply to societies and organizations exempted by K.S.A. 40-202, and amendments thereto. (b) The commissioner…
K.S.A. 40-781 Rules and regulations
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40-781. Rules and regulations. The commissioner of insurance may adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonable, necessary and incidental to the enforcement and administration of the provisions of this act. History: L. 1988, ch. 154, § 44; January 1, 1989. Previous | Next LEG…
K.S.A. 40-782 Severability of act
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40-782. Severability of act. If any section, paragraph, sentence or phrase of this act shall be declared unconstitutional or void for any reason, such fact shall not in any way affect the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences or phrases of this act, but the same shall continu…
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K.S.A. 40-801 Repealed
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40-801. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-801; L. 1933, ch. 72, § 1 (Special Session); Repealed, L. 1961, ch. 234, § 2; June 30. Source or prior law: L. 1903, ch. 334, § 1; L. 1907, ch. 228, § 1; R.S. 1923, 40-801. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 202…
K.S.A. 40-804 Repealed
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40-804. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-804; Repealed, L. 1961, ch. 234, § 2; June 30. Source or prior law: L. 1907, ch. 228, § 6; R.S. 1923, 40-806. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATU…
K.S.A. 40-805 Repealed
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40-805. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-805; L. 1933, ch. 72, § 2; (Special Session); Repealed, L. 1961, ch. 234, § 2; June 30. Source or prior law: L. 1911, ch. 206, § 1; R.S. 1923, 40-815. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documen…
K.S.A. 40-806 Continued transactions by burial insurance corporations engaging in business on January 1, 1961; conditions; limitation on risks
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40-806. Continued transactions by burial insurance corporations engaging in business on January 1, 1961; conditions; limitation on risks. Any corporation already organized under the laws of this state and transacting the business of burial insurance on January 1, 1961, may contin…
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K.S.A. 40-901 Kinds of business authorized; paid-up capital and surplus requirements; limitations on size of a single risk
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40-901. Kinds of business authorized; paid-up capital and surplus requirements; limitations on size of a single risk. It shall be lawful for any stock fire insurance company organized under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other country, state or territory, and a…
K.S.A. 40-902 Deposit of securities by stock insurance company
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40-902. Deposit of securities by stock insurance company. Every stock fire insurance company organized under the laws of this state, shall deliver to the commissioner of insurance cash or securities of the kinds in which such a company is permitted to invest its funds under the p…
K.S.A. 40-903 Repealed
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40-903. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-903; L. 1967, ch. 262, § 1; Repealed, L. 1980, ch. 136, § 2; July 1. Source or prior law: L. 1915, ch. 230, § 1; L. 1917, ch. 214, § 1; R. S. 1923, 40-411. Revisor's Note: Later act, see 40-2,110. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUN…
K.S.A. 40-904 Repealed
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40-904. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-904; L. 1967, ch. 263, § 1; Repealed, L. 1980, ch. 136, § 2; July 1. Source or prior law: L. 1915, ch. 230, § 2; L. 1917, ch. 214, § 2; R. S. 1923, 40-412. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Do…
K.S.A. 40-905 Statement of value in policy; evidence of ownership of property; exceptions
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40-905. Statement of value in policy; evidence of ownership of property; exceptions. (a) (1) Whenever any policy of insurance or an increase in the amount of coverage in an existing policy of insurance shall be written to insure any improvements upon real property in this state a…
K.S.A. 40-906 Inspection and description of premises
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40-906. Inspection and description of premises. It shall be the duty of every person, corporation, association, partnership, company or individual issuing any policy insuring real property of any description against loss by fire or any of the risks usually insured against in thei…
K.S.A. 40-907 Vacancy of premises
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40-907. Vacancy of premises. Any condition or stipulation in an application, policy or contract of fire insurance hereafter made making the policy void in case the insured premises become vacant, shall not prevent recovery on such policy if it shall be shown by the plaintiff that…
K.S.A. 40-908 Attorney fees in certain actions
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40-908. Attorney fees in certain actions. That in all actions now pending, or hereafter commenced in which judgment is rendered against any insurance company on any policy given to insure any property in this state against loss by fire, tornado, lightning or hail, the court in re…
K.S.A. 40-909 Repealed
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40-909. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-909; Repealed, L. 1955, ch. 242, § 4; June 30. Source or prior law: L. 1907, ch. 224, § 1; R.S. 1923, 40-419. Revisor's Note: Later act, see 40-246b. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Document…
K.S.A. 40-910 Repealed
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40-910. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-910; Repealed, L. 1955, ch. 242, § 4; June 30. Source or prior law: L. 1907, ch. 224, § 2; R.S. 1923, 40-420. Revisor's Note: Later act, see 40-246c. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Document…
K.S.A. 40-911 Repealed
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40-911. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-911; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 278, § 20; October 1. Source or prior law: L. 1909, ch. 152, § 1; R.S. 1923, 40-461. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Proof of fire insurance rate by testimony of insurance agent held nonprejudicial error. Kerr v. National Fire…
K.S.A. 40-912 Repealed
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40-912. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-912; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 278, § 20; October 1. Source or prior law: L. 1909, ch. 152, § 2; R.S. 1923, 40-462. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Authority to change rates is vested in superintendent. Insurance Co. v. Lewis, 92 Kan. 1012, 142 P. 954. 2. P…
K.S.A. 40-913 Repealed
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40-913. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-913; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 278, § 20; October 1. Source or prior law: L. 1909, ch. 152, § 3; R.S. 1923, 40-463. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Reasonableness of premium rates determined from underwriting business. Aetna Ins. Co. v. Travis, 124 Kan. 350…
K.S.A. 40-917 Repealed
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40-917. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-917; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 278, § 20; October 1. Source or prior law: L. 1909, ch. 152, § 7; R.S. 1923, 40-467. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Regulation of fire insurance rates valid exercise of police power. German Alliance Ins. Co. v. Kansas, 189 F.…
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40-917. 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 LEGISLATI…
K.S.A. 40-918 Repealed
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40-918. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-918; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 278, § 20; October 1. Source or prior law: L. 1909, ch. 152, § 8; R.S. 1923, 40-468. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF ST…
K.S.A. 40-919 Repealed
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40-919. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-919; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 278, § 20; October 1. Source or prior law: L. 1909, ch. 152, § 9; R.S. 1923, 40-469. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Authority to change rates is vested in superintendent. Insurance Co. v. Lewis, 92 Kan. 1012, 1014, 142 P. 954…
K.S.A. 40-920 Repealed
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40-920. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-920; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 278, § 20; October 1. Source or prior law: L. 1909, ch. 152, § 10; R.S. 1923, 40-470. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Penal provisions of section not applicable to hail companies. Bagley Investment Co. v. Merrick, 122 Kan. 734…
K.S.A. 40-921 Repealed
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40-921. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-921; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 278, § 20; October 1. Source or prior law: L. 1909, ch. 152, § 11; R.S. 1923, 40-471. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF S…
K.S.A. 40-922 Repealed
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40-922. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-922; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 278, § 20; October 1. Source or prior law: L. 1917, ch. 207, § 1; R.S. 1923, 40-472. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF ST…
K.S.A. 40-923 Repealed
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40-923. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-923; Repealed, L. 1947, ch. 278, § 20; October 1. Source or prior law: L. 1920, ch. 45, § 1; R.S. 1923, 40-474. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Penal provisions of K.S.A. 40-470 (now K.S.A. 40-920) not extended to hail companies. Bagley Investment Co. v.…
K.S.A. 40-924 Proof of loss by fire or tornado; insurer to furnish blanks and directions
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40-924. Proof of loss by fire or tornado; insurer to furnish blanks and directions. In case of destruction or damage of property by fire or tornado where the same is insured against fire or tornado, it shall be the duty of the insuring company or companies, within ten days after …
K.S.A. 40-925 Repealed
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40-925. History: L. 1947, ch. 278, § 1; Repealed, L. 1997, ch. 154, § 18; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents U…