TDI Announces August 2006 Enforcement Actions

The Texas Department of Insurance announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during August 2006.

The actions include two license revocations and fines and restitution totaling $219,400. 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 August 2006:

Barger, Glenn Ray of Fairfield
Order Number: 060896
Date of Order: 8/29/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: 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

Bottom, Elliott Brent of Corpus Christi
Order Number: 060887
Date of Order: 8/28/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $1,000 fine
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Caring Communities Insurance Company of Cayman Islands, B.W.I.
Order Number: 060868
Date of Order: 8/21/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $7,500 fine
Violation: Unauthorized insurance

Currey Title Company, Inc. of Crockett
Order Number: 060863
Date of Order: 8/21/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $7,400 fine
Violation: Failed to timely file Annual Trust Account Audit Reports

Farm & Ranch Healthcare, Inc.; John Mills of Fort Worth
Order Number: 060889
Date of Order: 8/28/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $47,500 fine each
Violation: Utilized improper sales training methods

Homestead Title Company, Inc. of Crowell
Order Number: 060864
Date of Order: 8/21/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $1,600 fine
Violation: Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

Jimenez, Maria G. (Lupita) of Corpus Christi
Order Number: 060865
Date of Order: 8/21/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Joseph, Shontise of Houston
Order Number: 060878
Date of Order: 8/24/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: Suspension of General Life, Accident and Health License; Resititution; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Allegedly engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

McColley, Charles of San Antonio
Order Number: 060881
Date of Order: 8/25/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: General Property and Casualty License shall be issued and placed on probation for one year
Violation: Deferred adjudication for an offense directly related to the business of insurance

McNair, Debora Anita of Humble
Order Number: 060869
Date of Order: 8/21/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: Limited Lines License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order

Millsap, Christopher Lee of Rockwell
Order Number: 060888
Date of Order: 8/28/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: Insurance Adjuster Lisence shall be issued and placed on probated suspension
Violation: Misdemeanor offense directly related to the business of insurance

Northamerican Sureties, LTD. of Reno, Nevada
Order Number: 060827
Date of Order: 8/7/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $100,000 fine; Cease and Desist order
Violation: Unauthorized insurance

Runnels County Title Company of Ballinger
Order Number: 060826
Date of Order: 8/7/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $1,700 fine
Violation: Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

Superior Abstract and Title, LLC of Frisco
Order Number: 060866
Date of Order: 8/21/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $1,800 fine
Violation: Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

Wintergarden Abstract and Guaranty Company, Inc. of Pearsall
Order Number: 060867
Date of Order: 8/21/2006
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $1,900 fine
Violation: Failed to timely remit title insurance policy guaranty fees

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

Source: TDI