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May 7, 2009
TDI Announces March Enforcement Actions
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Insurance today announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during March. The actions include eight license revocations, three license denials and fines and restitution totaling more than $325,000. Copies of orders may be obtained by contacting TDI’s Public Information Office.
An order imposing disciplinary measures becomes final 20 days after the agent or insurance company has received notice of the order unless a motion for rehearing is filed within that period. A motion for rehearing stays the finality of an order until the Commissioner of Insurance acts upon the motion or upon the operation of law. Commissioner's orders are subject to appeal to state district court.
FINAL DISCIPLINARY ORDERS
Birdow, Keri Latoya of Arlington
Order Number: 090172
Date of Order: 3/17/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: Adjuster License issued and placed on probation for 2 years
Violation: Deferred adjudication for aggravated assault
Caballero, Louie C. of El Paso
Order Number: 090175
Date of Order: 3/17/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $2,450 fine; Ordered not to sell Medicare Advantage products for 2 years; Must remove state seal and references to "independent broker" from all business and marketing materials
Violation: Materially misrepresented terms and conditions of an insurance policy; Engaged in unfair and deceptive acts or practices; Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Capital Title of Texas, LLC of Dallas
Order Number: 090200
Date of Order: 3/27/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $60,000 fine
Violation: Unlicensed individuals engaged in unauthorized title insurance
College For Financial Planning of Greenwood Village, CO
Order Number: 090130
Date of Order: 3/3/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $9,600 fine
Violation: Taught continuing education courses without valid course certifications
Cortina, Jesus Cortez of Irving
Order Number: 090149
Date of Order: 3/6/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: Insurance Adjuster License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Deferred adjudication for Insurance Fraud
Curtis, Martha Jo of Mansfield
Order Number: 090150
Date of Order: 3/6/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; General Life, Accident and Health License suspended for one year; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Dubose, Cheryl Jo of Pflugerville
Order Number: 090142
Date of Order: 3/4/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $44,551 restitution; General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured; Submitted fraudulent applications for fixed annuity contracts
Haggerty, Kenneth Wayne of Mesquite
Order Number: 090206
Date of Order: 3/27/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $72,098 restitution; General Life, Accident and Health License and General Property and Casualty License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Hipsher, Thomas E. of Forney
Order Number: 090140
Date of Order: 3/4/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $1,500 fine
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Legacy Escrow & Title Agency, LLC of Dallas
Order Number: 090201
Date of Order: 3/27/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $1,900 fine
Violation: Failed to timely provide annual trust fund account audit report
Lockton Companies, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri
Order Number: 090126
Date of Order: 3/2/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $3,400 fine
Violation: Failed to timely provide Annual Agent Reports for Risk Retention and Purchasing Groups
Lopez, Jorge Alberto of Katy
Order Number: 090147
Date of Order: 3/6/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; General Life, Accident and Health License suspended for one year; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
M & O Agencies, Inc. of Casa Grande, Arizona
Order Number: 090127
Date of Order: 3/2/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $12,000 fine
Violation: Failed to timely provide Annual Agent Reports for Risk Retention and Purchasing Groups
Martinez, Nicholas Keton of Fort Worth
Order Number: 090131
Date of Order: 3/3/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: General Life, Accident, and Health License issued and placed on probation for 3 years or until criminal supervision is discharged, whichever period is longer
Violation: Criminal history, felony conviction
One Beacon America Insurance Company of Canton, Massachusetts
Order Number: 090174
Date of Order: 3/17/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $5,000 fine
Violation: Failed to immediately forward an Independent Review request to TDI
Perez, Sandra of El Paso
Order Number: 090148
Date of Order: 3/6/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: General Property and Casualty License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Roach, Staci Christine of Grand Prairie
Order Number: 090215
Date of Order: 3/27/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Robinson, Stephon Marcus of Fort Worth
Order Number: 090202
Date of Order: 3/27/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License issued and placed on probation for 2 years
Violation: Criminal history, deferred adjudication
Ruiz, Jose Leo of El Paso
Order Number: 090176
Date of Order: 3/17/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $4,000 fine; Must remove reference to the term "Medicare Advantage Specialist" from all business and marketing materials
Violation: Engaged in unfair and deceptive acts or practices; Misleading advertisements
Ryan, Lisa Renee of Plano
Order Number: 090144
Date of Order: 3/4/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education; General Property and Casualty License suspended for 1 year
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Smith, Kelly Sue of Austin
Order Number: 090204
Date of Order: 3/27/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $44,551 restitution; General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Submitted fraudulent applications for fixed annuity contracts; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Soranaka-Perez, Ana of Sugar Land
Order Number: 090148
Date of Order: 3/6/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Criminal offense, theft
Stewart Title Guaranty Company of Houston
Order Number: 090203
Date of Order: 3/27/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $55,000 fine
Violation: Failed to timely provide an annual audit report; Unauthorized title insurance
Thompson, Marvin Creighton of Houston
Order Number: 090141
Date of Order: 3/4/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 2 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Washington, Maurey Damon of Fort Worth
Order Number: 090156
Date of Order: 3/10/2009
Order Final In: March
Action Taken: $3,000 fine; General Life, Accident and Health License and General Property and Casualty License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
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