June 8, 2010
TDI Announces April Enforcement Actions
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Insurance today announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during April.
The actions include seven license revocations, five license denials and fines and restitution totaling $42,383. 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
Anderson, Garry Joe of Dallas
Order Number: 100254
Date of Order: 4/5/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $2,500; Must complete four hours of continuing education on Medicare-related products
Violation: Failed to follow Medicare marketing rules
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company of Jacksonville, FL
Order Number: 100252
Date of Order: 4/5/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $10,000
Violation: Failed to timely respond to request for information; violated Commissioner's Order; failed to timely file statistical report
Deblanc, Charlene Boudreaux of Beaumont
Order Number: 100313
Date of Order: 4/21/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License and the General Property and Casualty License revoked; Must pay restitution of $8,883
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Gillette, Paul David of Amarillo
Order Number: 100307
Date of Order: 4/20/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Property and Casualty License and General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Felony criminal offense - structuring cash deposit transactions to avoid reporting requirements of Bank Secrecy Act
Independent Review, Inc. of Round Rock
Order Number: 100345
Date of Order: 4/27/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $4,500
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner's Order
Kirshner, William N. of Corpus Christi
Order Number: 100286
Date of Order: 4/9/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked; Must pay restitution
Violation: Felony criminal offense - theft of property
Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation of Jacksonville, FL
Order Number: 100253
Date of Order: 4/5/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $10,000
Violation: Failed to timely respond to request for information; violated Commissioner's Order; failed to timely file statistical report
Mason County Title Company of Mason
Order Number: 100346
Date of Order: 4/27/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $3,500
Violation: Failed to timely provide complete and accurate copy of annual trust fund account audit report to TDI
Neely, Kenneth G. of Saint Peters, MO
Order Number: 100316
Date of Order: 4/21/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Felony criminal offense - devised and participated in scheme to defraud investors
Pruessner, David M. of Dallas
Order Number: 100309
Date of Order: 4/21/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $2,000
Violation: Provided continuing education course with expired certification
Sullivan, Helen of Commerce
Order Number: 100288
Date of Order: 4/9/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Escrow Officer License revoked
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Taylor, Dana Ann of Houston
Order Number: 100308
Date of Order: 4/20/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Insurance Adjuster License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner's Order
TCI Excess & Surplus Lines, Inc. of Tyler
Order Number: 100347
Date of Order: 4/27/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $1,000
Violation: Failed to timely file new or renewal surplus lines policies with Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas
Urban Title, LLC of Dallas
Order Number: 100350
Date of Order: 4/27/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Title Insurance Agent License revoked
Violation: Failed to timely file annual trust fund account audit report; Failed to file statistical report; Failed to comply with Commissioner's Order
LICENSE APPLICATIONS DENIED
Corea, Arely of Houston
Order Number: 100287
Date of Order: 4/9/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Property and Casualty License denied
Violation: Made a material misrepresentation on a license application
Dimmitt, Marlowe Clark of Bulverde
Order Number: 100312
Date of Order: 4/21/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Insurance Adjuster's License application denied
Violation: Made a material misrepresentation on a license application
McKnight, John Frank of Houston
Order Number: 100285
Date of Order: 4/9/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Insurance Adjusters license denied
Violation: Criminal offense
Saenz, Rosa Dolores of Corpus Christi
Order Number: 100261
Date of Order: 4/5/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Lines Life, Accident and Health License and County Mutual License denied
Violation: Made a material misrepresentation on a license application
Ward, Martha Rae of Halton City
Order Number: 100260
Date of Order: 4/5/2010
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Property and Casualty License denied
Violation: Felony Criminal Offense
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Last updated: 06/08/2010
