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September 1, 2009
TDI Announces July Enforcement Actions
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Insurance today announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during July, 2009.
The actions include eight license revocations, five license denials and fines and restitution totaling $109,000. 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
Bacon, Richard Jon of Dallas Order Number: 090583 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $3,000 fine Violation: Failed to notify TDI of license revocation by insurance regulator of another state within 30 days.
Brooks, Tommy Arness of Mesquite Order Number: 090611 Date of Order: 7/28/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $1,500 fine; General Life, Accident and Health License suspended for one year Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Burris, Wendy of Lubbock Order Number: 090610 Date of Order: 7/28/2009 Order Final In: July 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
Chambers, Warren Todd; Century Estates Planning, Inc. of Cedar Park Order Number: 090384 Date of Order: 5/22/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License held by Chambers revoked; General Life, Accident and Health Agency License held by Century Estates Planning, Inc. revoked. Violation: Engaged in fraudulent and dishonest conduct in the marketing of certain "universal leases"
Cigna Behavioral Health, Inc. of Eden Prairie, MN Order Number: 090606 Date of Order: 7/28/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $3,500 fine; Must pay IRO fees on a timely basis Violation: Failed to pay independent review organization (IRO) fee within 15 days of receipt of IRO invoice
Cocchiola, Victor Wayne of Alamogordo, NM Order Number: 090530 Date of Order: 7/6/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: Insurance Adjuster License issued and placed on probation for two years Violation: Criminal conduct - felony assault
Genex Services, Inc. of Wayne, PA Order Number: 090546 Date of Order: 7/9/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $4,000 fine; Must submit IRO requests to TDI in timely manner Violation: Failed to immediately notify TDI upon receipt of request for review by an independent review organization
Guajardo, Juan Alfonso of Laredo Order Number: 090609 Date of Order: 7/28/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $750 fine; Must complete 15 hours continuing education Violation: Failure to complete continuing education hours
Hoge, Stewart B. , Stewart B. Hoge, P.C. of Dallas Order Number: 090581 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: Escrow Officer License revoked Violation: Failure to comply with Commissioner's order
Huddelston, David William P.E. of Corpus Christi Order Number: 090545 Date of Order: 7/9/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: Qualified Inspector appointment canceled Violation: Failed to confirm authenticity of inspection verification forms and failed to provide information on structures certified as code compliant
Johnson, Hannah Crayton of Houston Order Number: 090580 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $750 fine Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Kuykendall, David of Grapevine Order Number: 090579 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Lake Country Title Company of Emory Order Number: 090587 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $6,000 fine; Must provide training on duties and authority of a licensed escrow officer Violation: Allowed employee to perform duties of an escrow officer without Escrow Officer License
Lewis, Brian Nathan of Irving Order Number: 090590 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July 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
Managed Dental Guard Inc. of Bethlehem, PA Order Number: 090607 Date of Order: 7/28/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $3,000 fine; Must timely file all required reports Violation: Failed to timely file report required for Utilization Review Agents; failed to timely respond to TDI request for information
McCullough, James Michael of Conroe Order Number: 090585 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Submit quarterly report to TDI of annuity contracts sold Violation: Unauthorized insurance - annuities
Mitchell, Terry Lee of Greenbriar, AR Order Number: 090612 Date of Order: 7/28/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: Non-resident General Life, Accident and Health License revoked Violation: Obtained a license by fraud or misrepresentation; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company of Columbus, OH Order Number: 090608 Date of Order: 7/28/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $75,000 fine Violation: Canceled homeowner's policies after identifying conditions that had been subject of prior claims
Newport E&S Insurance Company (F/K/A Balboa Lloyds Insurance Company) of Irvine, CA Order Number: 090547 Date of Order: 7/9/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: Must pay restitution of overcharges plus interest Violation: Charged rates inconsistent with those filed with Commissioner
Phillips, Avis Hope of Quitman Order Number: 090586 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $2,000 fine; Must complete additional 10 hours of continuing education; Probationary Escrow Officer License for two years Violation: Acted as an escrow officer without a proper license
Pickle, Sherie Michelle of Van Order Number: 090591 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: Escrow Officer License revoked; $10,492 restitution Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Rosas, Gene Raymond of San Antonio Order Number: 090575 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: Escrow Officer License revoked Violation: Withheld funds belonging to another person; engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices.
Specialty Risk Services of Plano Order Number: 090548 Date of Order: 7/9/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: $5,000 fine; Must pay all IRO invoices within 15 days of receipt Violation: Failed to timely pay assigned IRO fees
Title Texas, Inc. of Dallas Order Number: 090592 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: Title Insurance Agent License revoked Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner's order
LICENSE APPLICATIONS DENIED
Broderick, Aaron Samuel of Gainesville, MO Order Number: 090577 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: Adjuster License application denied Reason: Engaged in criminal conduct – theft
Hernandez, Javier Silva of Houston Order Number: 090582 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: General Property and Casualty and General Life, Accident and Health licenses denied Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts; Felony offenses - Theft
Menerey, Bradley Ray of National City, MI Order Number: 090518 Date of Order: 7/2/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: Emergency Adjuster License applicaton denied Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Felony offenses - Delivery of a controlled substance, Theft
Nguyen, Duong Huu of Garland Order Number: 090578 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License denied Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Felony offense, theft
Nichols, Ronnie G. of Streetman Order Number: 090589 Date of Order: 7/17/2009 Order Final In: July Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License application denied Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; unauthorized insurance
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Last updated: 09/01/2009
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