Commissioner Schmidt Offers Severe Weather Insurance Claim Assistance to Six Kansas Counties
Summary
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt is offering assistance to residents, businesses, and insurance agents affected by severe weather in Chase, Franklin, Linn, Lyon, Miami, and Osage Counties. The Department of Insurance urges anyone with insurance claim issues stemming from the storm to contact its Consumer Assistance Division for help.
What changed
The Kansas Department of Insurance issued a consumer assistance announcement directing affected residents and businesses in six Eastern Kansas Counties to its Consumer Assistance Division for help with severe weather-related insurance claims. The announcement provides contact information and encourages those experiencing claim disputes to reach out to the Department.
This announcement does not create new regulatory obligations but serves as a public service notice from the state insurance regulator. Affected policyholders with storm damage claims should be aware of this resource for dispute resolution and claim assistance.
What to do next
- Contact Kansas Department of Insurance Consumer Assistance Division at 785-296-3071 for insurance claim help
- Email KDOI.complaints@ks.gov for claims-related questions
- Visit insurance.kansas.gov for information
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Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt offers assistance following recent severe weather in Eastern Kansas Counties
Post Date: 04/14/2026 11:23 AM
Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt offers assistance following recent severe weather in Eastern Kansas Counties
Topeka, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt reminds residents, businesses, and agents affected by recent severe weather in Chase, Franklin, Linn, Lyon, Miami, and Osage Counties to contact the Kansas Department of Insurance if they have an issue with an insurance claim.
The Kansas Department of Insurance has been in contact with local authorities in these counties and urges anyone affected by the storm to contact the Department if they need assistance with an insurance issue.
“Severe weather in Kansas often means storm damage and insurance claims,” Commissioner Schmidt said. “If you have any questions about your insurance coverage after the storm or have an issue with an insurance claim in the coming weeks, please contact the Department.”
If you or someone you know is having trouble with an insurance claim, please contact the Department’s Consumer Assistance Division 785-296-3071, by email at KDOI.complaints@ks.gov ** or visit the Department online at insurance.kansas.gov for any claims-related questions or concerns.
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