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July 2, 2009
TDI Announces May Enforcement Actions
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Insurance today announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during the month of May 2009.
The actions include eight license revocations, five license denials and fines and restitution totaling $307,764. Copies of Geeslin’s 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
American Home Assurance Company of New York City, NY
Order Number: 090331
Date of Order: 5/8/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: $240,000 fine
Violation: Used insurance forms not approved by TDI
Campbell, Sabrina L. of San Antonio
Order Number: 090388
Date of Order: 5/29/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Carrasco, Esparanza of Presidio
Order Number: 090324
Date of Order: 5/3/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: County Mutual License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order; Failed to pay administrative penalty
Castellanos, Jorge Manuel of The Woodlands
Order Number: 090392
Date of Order: 5/29/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Castillo, Homero P.E. of Kingsville
Order Number: 090365
Date of Order: 5/19/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: One year probation of appointment as Qualified Inspector
Violation: Failed to provide adequate information to substantiate windstorm certifications; Engaged in unfair and deceptive acts or practices
Curran, Michael Dennis of McKinney
Order Number: 090333
Date of Order: 5/8/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: $2,500 fine; Escrow Officer License revoked
Violation: Engaged in the unauthorized business of title insurance; Allowed unlicensed personnel to perform the duties of an escrow officer
Davidson, Sally Layton of Grandbury
Order Number: 090363
Date of Order: 5/19/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
De Leon, Alicia Rodriguez of Olmito
Order Number: 090364
Date of Order: 5/19/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Galko, Steven of Dallas
Order Number: 090323
Date of Order: 5/3/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order; Failed to pay administrative penalty
Halstead, Machell Harrison of Cypress
Order Number: 090334
Date of Order: 5/8/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: $50,000 fine; Escrow Officer License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Provided a settlement statement that failed to name all payees
Jimenez, Maria G. "Lupita" of Corpus Christi
Order Number: 090391
Date of Order: 5/29/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order; Failed to pay administrative penalty
Rios, Alfredo of El Paso
Order Number: 090385
Date of Order: 5/22/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts; Completed fraudulent life insurance policies
Robinson, Deborah Ann of Austin
Order Number: 090350
Date of Order: 5/14/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: $6,264 restitution; Escrow Officer License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Illegally withheld money belonging to another person
Samilton, Rubye Ann; Valley Financial Marketing, Inc. of Oklahoma City, OK; Mission, TX
Order Number: 090383
Date of Order: 5/22/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: Must cease marketing non-insurance products without notifying TDI; Must disclose events as "insurance sales presentations"
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices in the marketing of certain “universal leases”
Smith, Paula Jo Holcomb of Burleson
Order Number: 090374
Date of Order: 5/21/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education; General Property and Casualty License and General Life, Accident, and Health License issued but placed on probation for 2 years
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements; Prior criminal offense, Misdemeanor Theft
Taff, Richard Allen of Mission
Order Number: 090393
Date of Order: 5/29/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: General Life Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices in the marketing of certain “universal leases”
Tan, Moi-Choo Amy of Houston
Order Number: 090347
Date of Order: 5/14/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Pending Escrow Officer License shall be issued when fine is paid
Violation: Engaged in the unauthorized business of title insurance; Made a material misstatement on a license application
Texas Fair Plan Association of Austin
Order Number: 090325
Date of Order: 5/5/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: Restitution to any policyholders who were over charged
Violation: Failed to implement filed rates in violation of Commisioner's Order
Welch, Jenni Rebecca of Little Elm
Order Number: 090348
Date of Order: 5/14/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: Must complete 15 hours of continuing education; General Property and Casualty License issued and placed on probation for 2 years
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Criminal offense, Misdemeanor Theft
LICENSE APPLICATIONS DENIED
Deslandes, Cedric Wayne of Houston
Order Number: 090386
Date of Order: 5/22/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License application denied
Reason: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Felony offense, Forgery
Duncan, Antonio J. of Austin
Order Number: 090390
Date of Order: 5/29/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: General Property and Casualty License application denied
Reason: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Felony offense, theft by check
Lucero, Esmeralda Darlene of Amarillo
Order Number: 090332
Date of Order: 5/8/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License application denied
Reason: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Criminal offense, Forgery
Perrissi, Michael Albert of Austin
Order Number: 090389
Date of Order: 5/29/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License denied
Reason: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Felony offense, Theft
Vargas, Angie of Houston
Order Number: 090375
Date of Order: 5/21/2009
Order Final In: May
Action Taken: General Lines Property and Casualty Agent's License denied
Reason: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Criminal offense, Misdemeanor Theft
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Last updated: 07/02/2009
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