The Kansas Department of Insurance recovered $1,490,565.11 for Sedgwick County residents in 2024, Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced Monday. Last year more than $11.8 million was recovered for policyholders statewide. The total for Butler County residents was $137,441.85 and Harvey County residents $47,694.69.
Funds are considered ‘recovered’ are calculated when Department staff assists individuals in need of support during their insurance claims process.
If a dispute arises between a policyholder and an insurance company, regardless of the type of insurance, the Kansas Department of Insurance investigates the complaint. Department staff work with the consumer and the company to ensure the insurance policy is followed and benefits are paid accordingly.
The department assists with complains regarding annuities, auto, health, life, property and business policies. According to a news release, the department received more than 50 complaints each from Sedgwick and Butler counties, and 26-50 from Harvey County.
If you or someone you know is having trouble with an insurance claim, please contact the Kansas Department of Insurance Consumer Assistance Division at 785-296-3071, email kdoi.complaints@ks.gov, or visit the Department online at insurance.kansas.gov for any claims-related questions or concerns.
Complaints regarding annuities, auto, health, life, property or business policies.
