# K.S.A. § 40-2,106: 40-2,106 - Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C40_A2_S40-2%2C106

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 40-2,106
- **Heading:** 40-2,106 - Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 40 / Article 2 / Section 40-2,106

## Text

40-2,106. Definitions. For the purposes of this act: (1) "Independent insurance agent" means any licensed agent representing an insurance company on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. This term shall include only those agents not obligated by contract to place insurance accounts with any insurance company or group of companies.

(2) "Insurance company" means any property or casualty insurance company admitted to the state of Kansas, except the term shall not include any company which requires membership in the company, as contained in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of such company, as a prerequisite to insuring that member.

(3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of insurance.

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