December 21, 2006

TDI Announces November Enforcement Actions

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Insurance today announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during November.

            The actions include five license revocations, a license denial and fines and restitution totaling $280,157.  Copies of Geeslin’s orders may be obtained by contacting TDI’s Public Information Office. 

            Only final orders are listed.  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.

           

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

FINAL DISCIPLINARY ORDERS NOVEMBER 2006

 

American National Title Company of Houston
Order Number: 061179
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $8,000 fine
Violation:  Failed to timely provide annual trust fund account audit report and annual statistical report

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Amigo, Juan Andres of El Paso
Order Number: 061174
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $1,350 fine
Violation:  Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

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ANSS-TX, LLC; D/B/A Access National Title Company of Houston
Order Number: 061178
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $3,100 fine
Violation:  Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

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Barber, Sharon Kay of Mesquite
Order Number: 061230
Date of Order:  11/27/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $1,294 in restitution; General Life, Accident and Health License and General Property and Casualty License revoked
Violation:  Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured; Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

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Benoit, Carolann of Rosenberg
Order Number: 061175
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  Title Insurance Escrow Officer License revoked
Violation:  Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured; Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

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Central States Indemnity Company of Omaha of Omaha NE
Order Number: 061180
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $40,000 fine
Violation:  Allegedly paid incorrect benefits to insureds by using a rate structure that was not currently approved by the Department

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Clark, Danielle Sherece of Plano
Order Number: 061186
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $7,700 restitution; General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation:  Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices;

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Crawford, Susan of Lufkin
Order Number: 061214
Date of Order:  11/20/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  Escrow Officers License issued and placed on probation for 2 years
Violation:  Criminal offenses

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Federal Insurance Company of Warren, NJ
Order Number: 061183
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $10,000 fine
Violation:  Issued commercial multi-peril insurance policies with windstorm exclusion contrary to filed forms

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Freedom Title, LP of Flower Mound
Order Number: 061182
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $6,500 fine
Violation:  Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees; Failed to timely complete monthly escrow trial balances

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Galvan, Christopher D. of San Antonio
Order Number: 061226
Date of Order:  11/27/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $2,250 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation:  Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

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Gentiva Health Services of Irving
Order Number: 061177
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $1,000 fine
Violation:  Taught continuing education courses without valid course certifications

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Gleaton, John E.; DBA Comanche County Abstract Company of Comanche
Order Number: 061213
Date of Order:  11/20/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $3,800 fine
Violation:  Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

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Graham, Jennifer Leigh of Harker Heights
Order Number: 061228
Date of Order:  11/27/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $171,607 restitution; General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation:  Materially misrepresented terms and conditions of an insurance policy; Engaged in unfair and deceptive acts or practices

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Guilliams, Michael of Haslet
Order Number: 061216
Date of Order:  11/20/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  General Lines Life, Accident and Health Insurance Agent's License denied
Violation:  Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Felony conviction

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Leal, Nabor Eldred of Waco
Order Number: 061217
Date of Order:  11/20/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $1,056 restitution; General Life Accident and Health Licence and County Mutual License revoked
Violation:  Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured

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Palmer, Sylvania Roshell of Houston
Order Number: 061187
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  Limited Lines License application denied
Violation:  Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Felony conviction directly related to the business of insurance

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Professional Land Title Company of Sulphur Springs
Order Number: 061184
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $2,250 fine
Violation:  Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

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Professional Land Title Company d/b/a; Franklin County Abstract of Mount Vernon
Order Number: 061181
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $1,750 fine
Violation:  Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

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Provident Capital Indemnity, Ltd. of San Rafael, Heredia, Costa Rica
Order Number: 061154
Date of Order:  11/6/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  Emergency Cease & Desist Order
Violation:  Unauthorized insurance

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WEBCE, LP LLLP of Richardson
Order Number: 061176
Date of Order:  11/10/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $17,000 fine
Violation:  Taught continuing education courses without valid course certifications

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White, Aaron Joseph of Bertram
Order Number: 061229
Date of Order:  11/27/2006
Order Final In:   November
Action Taken:  $1500 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education; General Life, Accident and Health License suspended for one year
Violation:  Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

For more information contact: PIO@tdi.state.tx.us

Last updated: 12/21/2006