40-5505. Requirements. - Kansas Statutes

40-5505

Chapter 40.--INSURANCE Article 55.--PUBLIC ADJUSTERS LICENSING ACT

      40-5505.   Requirements.(a) Before issuing a public adjuster license to an applicantunderthis act, thecommissioner shall find that the applicant:

      (1)   Is eligible to designate this state as the applicant's home state or is anonresident whois not eligible for a license under K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 40-5508, and amendmentsthereto;

      (2)   has not committed any act that is a ground for denial, suspension orrevocation of alicense as set forth in K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 40-5510, and amendments thereto;

      (3)   is trustworthy, reliable and of good reputation, evidence of which may bedeterminedby the commissioner;

      (4)   is financially responsible to exercise the rights and privileges underthe license andhas provided proof of financial responsibility as required in K.S.A. 2009 Supp.40-5511, andamendments thereto;

      (5)   has paid an application fee of $100; and

      (6)   maintains an office in the home state with public access during regularbusiness hoursor by reasonable appointment.

      (b)   In addition to satisfying the requirements of subsection (a), anapplicant shall

      (1)   Be at least 18 years of age; and

      (2)   have successfully passed the public adjuster examination.

      (c)   The commissioner may require any documents reasonably necessary to verifytheinformation contained in the application.

      History:   L. 2009, ch. 83, § 5; Apr. 23.