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Consumer Alert: Deer season means defensive driving needed
Deer and driving…it’s time to be prepared, according to Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance.
Mid-fall is a likely time of the year for deer to be seen on roadways. Sunrise and sunset are the times they are most active around roadways. Accidents involving deer cause almost $4 billion in vehicle damage yearly in the United States, according to statistics from the Insurance Information Institute. The average property damage is estimated at more than $3,000 per vehicle. (Read Deer Consumer Alert 
)
Consumer Alert: Be alert for fraud during Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage open-enrollment period
Kansas Medicare beneficiaries should be alert to any potential scams surrounding sign-up activity for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans, according to Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance. (Read Medicare Consumer Alert )
Commissioners Corner for October 2012
Staff designations, leadership roles part of department's consumer outreach
Commissioners Corner for October 2012Performing the day-to-day work of the Kansas Insurance Department requires diligence, intelligence and persistence. I’m proud of our staff members and the work they do for Kansans. They fulfill a critical mission to regulate, educate and advocate for our citizens who have insurance products. (Read Commissioners Corner )
Final health reform questions answered
Final health reform questions answeredSandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance, has released the fourth and final list of questions and answers regarding the Affordable Care Act, the national health reform law passed in 2010. KID staff members have intensely studied the law, with help from Kansas consumers, small business owners, insurance companies, insurance agents and federal officials. Our goal is to provide useful, objective information. (Read Q&A Part 4 news release )
- Previous releases on health reform questions:
Insurance Quarterly - Summer 2012
Insurance Quarterly - Summer 2012In this issue:
- P&C division honored for review milestone
- Health law provision should remain in place
- AIG settlement reached
- 2012 FRA funds distributed
Previous Insurance Quarterly issues...
New mobile app takes guesswork, risk out of exchanging accident information
Many Americans don’t know what steps to take or basic information to share — or not share — after an auto accident. They may even put their identities and safety at risk by sharing too much personal information, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The new WreckCheck mobile application from the NAIC can help eliminate that risk. (Read WreckCheck news release )
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