Updating public adjuster and insurance agent statutes pertaining to suspension, revocation, denial of licensure and licensure renewal.

HB 2049 updates Kansas insurance licensing rules for agents and public adjusters by clarifying grounds for license denial, suspension, revocation, or non-renewal. It expands the list of violations the commissioner may consider, including failure to pay state income tax, non-compliance with child support orders, and improper use of reference materials during licensing exams. The bill also adds specific factors the commissioner must evaluate when considering license reinstatement after a conviction, such as the applicant's rehabilitation, age at the time of offense, and social contributions since the violation. This directly affects current and prospective insurance agents and public adjusters in Kansas seeking licensure or renewal.