TDI Announces June 2006 Enforcement Actions

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

The actions include eight license revocations, three license denials and fines and restitution totaling $48,850. Copies of Geeslin’s orders may be obtained by contacting TDI’s Public Information Office via e-mail, PIO@tdi.state.tx.us.

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 June 2006:

Beal, Dameian of DeSoto
Order Number: 060553
Date of Order: 6/6/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: Limited Lines License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order

Blanks, Barbara Ann of Bryan
Order Number: 060682
Date of Order: 6/21/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: Insurance Adjuster’s license revoked, and application for General Life, Accident and Health License denied
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer; Felony offense

Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company of Canton, MA
Order Number: 060620
Date of Order: 6/20/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: Multi-State Regulatory Settlement Agreement
Violation: Misrepresented terms and conditions of insurance policies sold to military personnel

Frazier, Jennifer of Corsicana
Order Number: 060623
Date of Order: 6/21/2006
Order Final In: June
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

Fred Loya Insurance Agency. LP; Fred Loya Insurance Services, GP LLC of El Paso
Order Number: 060619
Date of Order: 6/20/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: $10, 000 fine
Violation: Allowed employees to act as insurance agents without a license; Failed to timely respond to requests for information from TDI; Failed to register assumed name

Garcia, Tracy Ann of El Paso
Order Number: 060546
Date of Order: 6/1/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: $5,935 restitution; County Mutual License revoked
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured; Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

Guaranty Abstract Co., Throckmorton County Inc. of Throckmorton
Order Number: 060576
Date of Order: 6/8/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: Title Insurance Agent License revoked; Must remit all policy guaranty fees owed
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured; Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

Jones, Tanya J. of Arlington
Order Number: 060614
Date of Order: 6/20/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: $,1500 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Landsberg, Phillip of Euless
Order Number: 060627
Date of Order: 6/21/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: $4,300 fine subject to a dollar-for-dollar reduction by restitution to $1,300
Violation: Acted as an agent for unauthorized entities; Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

Nguyen, Brian of Houston
Order Number: 060581
Date of Order: 6/8/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: $6,165 fine; General Life, Accident, and Health License revoked
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured; Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

Parker, James Vinson of Houston
Order Number: 060544
Date of Order: 6/1/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: $3,000 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Perez, Nelly Lara of San Angelo
Order Number: 060549
Date of Order: 6/2/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: Limited Lines License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order

Rogers, Timothy George of Little Elm
Order Number: 060629
Date of Order: 6/21/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: Application for a Limited Lines License denied
Violation: Engaged in criminal conduct involving moral turpitude

Scott, Janice Marie of Houston
Order Number: 060580
Date of Order: 6/8/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: General Lines Life, Accident and Health License denied
Violation: Convicted of felonies and engaged in dishonest acts

Service Life and Casualty Insurance Company of Austin
Order Number: 060543
Date of Order: 5/31/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: $7,500 fine
Violation: Failed to timely notify TDI prior to its change in status as a SEHG health carrier; Failed to offer policyholders a standard health benefit plan

Slaton, Michael Franklin of Dallas
Order Number: 060622
Date of Order: 6/21/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America of New York, NY
Order Number: 060618
Date of Order: 6/20/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: $5,000 fine
Violation: Failed to file a standard health benefit plan with TDI for approval

Williford, Christina Marie of Tenaha
Order Number: 060582
Date of Order: 6/8/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured; Acted as an agent without a proper license

Zapata County Title & Abstract Company of Zapata
Order Number: 060626
Date of Order: 6/21/2006
Order Final In: June
Action Taken: $3,950 fine
Violation: Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

Source: Texas Department of Insurance