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Feb 24, 2020
Mark Treesh
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IIK Advocates Hands-Free Cell Phone Usage

In IIK’s Insurance 101 article about Distracted Driving, we discuss that many states have enacted laws in recent years to deal with distracted driving. The most common distractions discussed are the use of cell phones and texting while driving. These are not the only distractions but they seem to be growing the fastest among all […]

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Jun 4, 2019
Mark Treesh
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IIK Leads in Passage of Major Insurance Fraud Bill

IIK was one of the major leaders in the passage of a major bill designed to combat insurance fraud in Kentucky. Insurance fraud has been a major problem for years in Kentucky, especially in and around the Metro Louisville area. Among the reasons that fraud is so prevalent here are: The penalties for insurance fraud […]

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Jun 4, 2019
Mark Treesh
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Insurance “Innovation Sandbox” Bill Passed by 2019 General Assembly

The Kentucky General Assembly passed a bill during the 2019 legislative session that will establish an “insurance sandbox” to allow companies to test innovations in the insurance marketplace. HB 386 was sponsored by House Banking and Insurance Chair Bart Rowland (R-Tompkinsville) and it will become law on June 27. The bill allows companies to make […]

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Jun 3, 2019
Mark Treesh
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Kentucky Adopts NAIC Model Act for Life and Health Guaranty Funds

Late in 2017, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) adopted changes to its Life and Health Guaranty Association Model Act which were designed to address concerns arising from insolvencies of insurers writing long-term care insurance (LTCI). Prior to that revision, health insurers were responsible for the majority of guaranty fund assessments because LTCI was categorized […]

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Jun 2, 2019
Mark Treesh
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KY DOI Releases Bulletin 2019-03 on 2019 Legislation

The Kentucky Department of Insurance released Bulletin 2019-03 with summaries of insurance legislation passed by the Kentucky General Assembly in the 2019 legislative session. Bills related to property and casualty or life insurance included in the bulletin are: HB 151 – Insurance Fraud* HB 156 – Handling of Food Spoilage Claims HB 220 – Supervision […]

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May 1, 2018
Mark Treesh
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IIK Scores Several Victories in the 2018 Legislative Session

IIK scored several legislative victories in the 2018 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Bills on IIK’s agenda list that received final passage are as follows: PIP Reform: We succeeded in adding a section to HB 464, a bill dealing with reinsurance, which requires that KY DOI conduct a study of PIP medical bill payments […]

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Jun 6, 2017
Mark Treesh
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2017 Session a Major Victory for IIK and Consumers

IIK passed five of its agenda bills during the 2017 legislative session in a major victory for the insurance industry and its policyholders. In fact, one of those bills contained three individual items sought by IIK, resulting in a total of seven agenda items achieved. The bills passed during the session were: Landlord Liability for […]

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May 11, 2017
Mark Treesh
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KY DOI Releases Bulletin 2017-03 on 2017 Legislation

The Kentucky Department of Insurance released Bulletin 2017-03 with summaries of insurance legislation passed by the Kentucky General Assembly in the 2017 legislative session. Bills related to property and casualty or life insurance included in the bulletin are: SB 73– Define autocycles as a type of motorcycle SB 114– Increase the Property Damage Liability minimum […]

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May 5, 2017
Mark Treesh
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2017 EKU Paper Competition

IIK sponsored a scholarship completion for Eastern Kentucky University students who submitted a paper on a topic related to property and casualty or life insurance.  The scholarship award winner was announced at EKU on April 27, 2017. In the picture to the right are IIK Executive Director Mark Treesh and 1st place winner Sarah Smith. The […]

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Jun 8, 2016
Mark Treesh
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2016 EKU Paper Competition

IIK sponsored a scholarship completion for Eastern Kentucky University students who submitted a paper on a topic related to property and casualty or life insurance.  The scholarship award winners were announced at the Annual EKU Robert B. Morgan Insurance Conference on April 5, 2016. In the picture to the right are EKU Insurance Program Director […]

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  • IIK’s 2022 Agenda Items

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IIK accepts applications from members and non-members to file an amicus brief in cases which could have an impact on insurance law in Kentucky. Learn more about how to apply here.

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