RSA 9:27: Insurance.

Any agency or department of the state may, with the approval of the governor and council and within the limits of its appropriation, secure casualty or liability insurance on any property owned by the state or in connection with any program or activity of the state; provided, however, that all such purchases shall first be reviewed and approved by the division of risk and benefits of the department of administrative services and that any insurance specifically required by law shall be carried.