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.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities
12-2615 Uninsured risks; payment of; funds.
12-2616 Name and citation of act; application of 40-2209 and 40-2215.
12-2618 Certificate of authority to operate pool; application; hearing upon denial of application.
12-2619 Irrevocable consent for service of process on commissioner of insurance.
12-2621 Premium contributions, determination, deposit and use; refunds.
12-2624 Gross premium tax, rate, payment; deductions for cancellations and dividends.
12-2628 Licensing of persons or agencies soliciting insurance business for pool.
12-2629 Commissioner of insurance to provide advice and counsel to local governments.