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April 6, 2009
TDI Announces February Enforcement Actions
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Insurance today announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during February. The actions include five license revocations and fines and restitution totaling $212,102. 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
Biscette, Nasiche Beatrice of Houston Order Number: 090097 Date of Order: 2/13/2009 Order Final In: February Action Taken: $20,000 fine; $1,875 restitution; Escrow Officer License surrendered and cancelled Violation: Acted as an escrow officer without a license; Used incorrectly prepared settlement statements; Charged unauthorized fees
Contemporary Solutions-USA, Incorporated D/B/A; Texas Pioneer Title Agency of Allen Order Number: 090088 Date of Order: 2/11/2009 Order Final In: February Action Taken: $1,400 fine Violation: Failed to provide TDI with an annual trust fund account audit report
Duncanson, Paula Diane of Arlington Order Number: 090091 Date of Order: 2/11/2009 Order Final In: February Action Taken: Escrow Officer License revoked Violation: Acted as an escrow officer without a proper license; Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices
Fisher, Peter Daniel of Dallas Order Number: 090090 Date of Order: 2/11/2009 Order Final In: February Action Taken: $88,193 restitution; 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
Grimshaw, Thomas Earl of Frisco Order Number: 090081 Date of Order: 2/6/2009 Order Final In: February Action Taken: $96,134 restitution; General Life, Accident and Health License cancelled; Waives right to re-apply for 5 years Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Lary, Gregory Glen; Lary Insurance Services, Inc. of Sugarland Order Number: 090123 Date of Order: 2/26/2009 Order Final In: February Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License, General Property and Casualty License and Surplus Lines License held by Gregory Glen Lary revoked; General Property and Casualty License held by Lary Insurance Services, Inc. revoked Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured
Long, Randi Danae of Fort Worth Order Number: 090122 Date of Order: 2/26/2009 Order Final In: February Action Taken: General Property and Casualty License issued and placed on probation for 3 years Violation: Criminal history, Class C felony
Lopez, Angel R.; Lopez, Sanjuana Aidee of Pharr Order Number: 090082 Date of Order: 2/6/2009 Order Final In: February Action Taken: Life Accident and Health License held by Sanjuana Aidee Lopez is revoked Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Mrs. Lopez retained commissions she did not earn
Stellar Title Service, LLC of Dallas Order Number: 090105 Date of Order: 2/19/2009 Order Final In: February Action Taken: $4,500 fine Violation: Failed to provide TDI an annual trust fund account audit report
W.I.N. Association; Stinnett, Roy; Bianchi, Michael of Austin Order Number: 090073 Date of Order: 2/3/2009 Order Final In: February Action Taken: Cease and Desist Order; Seizure Order in conjunction with OAG Violation: Unauthorized insurance
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Last updated: 04/06/2009
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