January 25, 2010
TDI Announces December Enforcement Actions
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Insurance today announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during December, 2009.The actions include eight license revocations, four license denials or probated, and fines and restitution totaling $94,059. 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
Brown, Link Ricardo of Sugarland
Order Number: 091031
Date of Order: 12/22/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: Fined $1,300
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
De La Garza, Elias J. of Houston
Order Number: 090970
Date of Order: 12/4/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: General Property and Casualty License and General Life, Accident and Health License revoked; Must pay restitution
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured; Failed to respond to requests for information in a timely manner
Fischer, Scott Mann of New Braunfels
Order Number: 091005
Date of Order: 12/15/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: Fined $2,500
Violation: Improper sale of a viatical or life settlement policy
Gracy Title, A Stewart Company of Austin
Order Number: 090969
Date of Order: 12/4/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: Fined $12,000
Violation: Provided real estate agents with free advertising and marketing material in an attempt to solicit title insurance business
Heuermann, Anthony Wayne of Spring
Order Number: 091010
Date of Order: 12/17/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Improper sale of unauthorized annuity contracts
Johnson, Roy Warren of Alvin
Order Number: 091027
Date of Order: 12/22/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: Fined $750; General Life, Accident and Health License suspended for 180 days
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner's order; Failed to pay administrative penalty
KS Plan Administrators, LLC of Houston
Order Number: 091009
Date of Order: 12/17/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: Fined $15,000
Violation: Closed and effectuated a Form A change of control without approval of Commissioner
Newman, Steven T. of San Antonio
Order Number: 090987
Date of Order: 12/11/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License and General Property and Casualty License revoked. Must pay restitution of $36,561
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Norris, John Michael of Keller
Order Number: 091034
Date of Order: 12/22/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order; Failed to pay administrative penalty
Price, Paul S. Sr. of New Braunfels
Order Number: 090990
Date of Order: 12/11/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked; Must pay restitution
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
San Jacinto Title Services of Corpus Christi, LLC, San Jacinto Title Services of Aransas County, LLC of Corpus Christi, Rockport
Order Number: 091001
Date of Order: 12/14/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: Must pay restitution of $25,198
Violation: Violations of Texas Title Insurance Act provisions concerning proper examination of title
Stringo, Roxanna Lynn of Port O'Connor
Order Number: 091033
Date of Order: 12/22/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: Escrow Officer License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order; Failed to pay administrative penalty
Trevino, Iden P.E. of Pharr
Order Number: 091032
Date of Order: 12/22/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: Qualified Inspector Appointment revoked
Violation: Failed to provide adequate information to substantiate windstorm certifications
Wade, James Carter II of Round Rock
Order Number: 090991
Date of Order: 12/11/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: Fined $750; General Life, Accident and Health License and General Property and Casualty License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order; Failed to pay administrative penalty
LICENSE APPLICATION ACTIONS
Arnwine, David Al of Mesquite
Order Number: 090989
Date of Order: 12/11/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License denied
Violation: Misdeameanor criminal offense
Larsen, Carl James of Franklinton, LA
Order Number: 091035
Date of Order: 12/22/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: Insurance Adjuster License issued and placed on probation for two years
Violation: Felony offense
Wood, Stanley Philip, Jr. of Double Oak
Order Number: 091028
Date of Order: 12/22/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License issued and placed on probation for a period of 3 years
Violation: Felony offense
Zavala, Steven of Houston
Order Number: 090988
Date of Order: 12/11/2009
Order Final In: December
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License and Funeral Prearrangement Life License denied
Violation: Felony offense
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