40-741. Definitions. - Kansas Statutes

40-741

Chapter 40.--INSURANCE Article 7.--FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

      40-741.   Definitions.As used in this act:

      (a)   "Agent" means an individual as defined in K.S.A. 40-239, and amendmentsthereto.

      (b)   "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefitsauthorized by subsection (a) of K.S.A. 40-742, as that agreementis described in K.S.A. 40-749.

      (c)   "Benefit member" means an adult member who is designated by the lawsor rules of the society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract.

      (d)   "Certificate" means the document issued as written evidence of thebenefit contract.

      (e)   "Commissioner" means the commissioner of insurance of this state.

      (f)   "Premiums" means premiums, rates, dues or other requiredcontributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate.

      (g)   "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, constitutionand bylaws, however designated.

      (h)   "Rules" means all rules, regulations or resolutions adopted by thesupreme governing body or board of directors which are intended to havegeneral application to the members of the society.

      (i)   "Society" means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.

      (j)   "Lodge" means subordinate member units of the society, known ascamps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation.

      History:   L. 1988, ch. 154, § 4; Jan. 1, 1989.