Kan. Commissioner Praeger Attends Planning Meeting for Insure U Program

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger joined insurance commissioners from several other states in New York City to launch an ambitious national public education program on insurance issues under the banner of Insure U.

Developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners of which the Kansas Insurance Department is a member, Insure U has two objectives: to help consumers get smart about insurance as their life stage needs change, and to educate them about ways to avoid being scammed by fake insurance companies. The program includes an online education site, public service announcements in English and Spanish and community educational presentations.

Insure U’s curriculum, available at www.insureUonline.org, includes a basic introduction to the four major types of insurance – auto, home, life and health – as well as special considerations for young singles, young families, established families and empty nesters/seniors.
Consumers can test their knowledge about insurance by taking an online quiz. Upon successful completion, they can download an Insure U diploma.

“I enthusiastically support the NAIC’s Insure U initiative,” said Praeger, “and we will be implementing its educational components throughout the coming year to help the citizens of Kansas better understand insurance products and how they fit people’s needs at different life stages.”

The campaign’s TV public service announcement warns consumers about the growing threat of fake insurance policies and encourages them to call the Kansas Insurance Department prior to purchasing a policy to confirm that they are dealing with a real insurance company licensed to do business in Kansas. The spot ends with an on-camera tag by Commissioner Praeger. A radio PSA in Spanish will carry the same message.

Source: Kansas Deparment of Insurance

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