40-741. Definitions. As used in this act:
(a) "Agent" means an individual as defined in K.S.A. 40-239, and amendments thereto.
(b) "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by subsection (a) of K.S.A. 40-742, as that agreement is described in K.S.A. 40-749.
(c) "Benefit member" means an adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract.
(d) "Certificate" means the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract.
(e) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of insurance of this state.
(f) "Premiums" means premiums, rates, dues or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate.
(g) "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated.
(h) "Rules" means all rules, regulations or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors which are intended to have general 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 as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation.
History: L. 1988, ch. 154, ยง 4; Jan. 1, 1989.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 7 - Fraternal Benefit Societies
40-740 Representative form of government; election and voting criteria.
40-743 Laws and rules; provisions relating to membership to be specified.
40-746 Society's laws nonwaivable by subordinate bodies, officers or members.
40-748 Benefits not subject to attachment, garnishment or process.
40-750 Valuation of paid-up nonforfeiture benefits, cash surrender values and loan or other options.
40-753 Insurance laws application to societies.
40-757 Examinations; notice and opportunity to respond; payment of expenses.
40-767 Reinsurance; limitations; credit for reserves on ceded risks.
40-769 Conversion of society into mutual or stock life insurance company.
40-772 Same; report of meeting to be filed with commissioner.
40-778 Review of commissioner's decisions.