Texas Department of Insruance Announces April Enforcement Actions

The Texas Department of Insurance announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during April.

The actions include four license revocations, three license denials and fines and restitution totaling $174,600. 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.

Final Disciplinary Orders April 2006

Boston, Lori Jane of Amarillo
Order Number: 060356
Date of Order: 4/13/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $600 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Burcham, Brian Nolan of Dallas
Order Number: 060371
Date of Order: 4/17/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $1,500 fine
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Carswell, Kevin Andrew of Tyler
Order Number: 060380
Date of Order: 4/18/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $500 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Colonial Title Company, LLC of Athens
Order Number: 060396
Date of Order: 4/21/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $5,000 fine
Violation: Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

Davis, Steven Thomas of Baytown
Order Number: 060402
Date of Order: 4/24/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Property and Casualty Adjuster License for Steven Davis shall be issued and placed on probation for 2 years
Violation: Felony conviction directly related to the business of insurance

Deleon, Ricky of Amarillo
Order Number: 060357
Date of Order: 4/13/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $1,450 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Dimmit County Land Title Company of Carrizo Springs
Order Number: 060372
Date of Order: 4/17/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $3,300 fine
Violation: Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

Dominguez, Roxanne of Laredo
Order Number: 060349
Date of Order: 4/12/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Limited Lines License denied
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Made a material misrepresentation on a license application

Dorrough, Lasonia of Houston
Order Number: 060341
Date of Order: 4/7/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $12,500 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Allegedly misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured; Allegedly engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

Glover, Wendy Ronea of Keller
Order Number: 060329
Date of Order: 4/4/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Life, Accident, and Health License denied
Violation: Made a material misrepresentation on a license application; Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

Golf Marketing Worlwide, LLC; Kolenda, Kevin; Kirchof, Tim of Norwalk, CT
Order Number: 060383
Date of Order: 4/18/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $100,000 fine; Cease and Desist
Violation: Unauthorized insurance

Great Plains Abstract & Title Company of Pampa
Order Number: 060373
Date of Order: 4/17/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $3,150 fine
Violation: Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

Hall, Patrick of Houston
Order Number: 060381
Date of Order: 4/18/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Life, Accident, and Health License revoked, payment of restitution and administrative penalty
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order

Holguin, Michelle of Laredo
Order Number: 060375
Date of Order: 4/18/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Insurance Service Representative License application denied
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Felony conviction

Liberty Title Company, LLC of Rockwall
Order Number: 060397
Date of Order: 4/21/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $7,900 fine
Violation: Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees; Failed to timely provide annual escrow audit reports

Matson, Driscol & Damico, L.L.P. of Richardson
Order Number: 060353
Date of Order: 4/13/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $2,400 fine
Violation: Taught a continuing education course without a valid provider registration

Munster, James Herman II; National Association of Retired Persons Inc.; The Business Store Inc. of San Antonio
Order Number: 060374
Date of Order: 4/18/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License held by James Herman Munster II revoked; Corporate General Life, Accident and Health Agency Licenses held by National Association of Retired Persons Inc. and The Business Store Inc. revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices in the sale of annuities to the elderly

Nanninga, Thomas Edward of Austin
Order Number: 060325
Date of Order: 4/3/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Property and Casualty License denied
Violation: Failed to show cause why the revocation of his previous agent licenses should not be deemed a bar to the issuance of a new license

Rahim, Arif of Missouri City
Order Number: 060403
Date of Order: 4/25/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $7,500 fine subject to a dollar-for-dollar reduction by restitution to $2,000
Violation: Acted as an agent for unauthorized entities

Simpson, Carlos Jay of Lancaster
Order Number: 060355
Date of Order: 4/13/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured

Stewart Title of Texarkana of Texarkana
Order Number: 060398
Date of Order: 4/21/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $6,000 fine
Violation: Failed to timely provide annual escrow audit report

Texas Title Assurance, L.L.C. of San Antonio
Order Number: 060399
Date of Order: 4/21/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $5,000 fine
Violation: Failed to timely provide annual escrow audit report

Webb County Title & Abstract Company, Incorporated of Laredo
Order Number: 060400
Date of Order: 4/21/2006
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: $17,800 fine
Violation: Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees; Failed to timely file annual statistical report

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