July Enforcement Actions in Texas Result in $500K in Fines

Enforcement actions taken by Texas Commissioner of Insurance Mike Geeslin in July 2008 include nine license revocations, four license denials and fines and restitution totaling $539,814. Copies of Geeslin’s orders may be obtained by contacting the Texas Department of Insurance 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 July 2008:

Adler, Charyl Ann of Katy
Order Number: 080618
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: General Lines Property and Casualty Insurance Agent license denied
Violation: Made a material misrepresentation on a license application

Barnard, Bryan Scott of Universal City
Order Number: 080669
Date of Order: 7/23/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $1,400 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Bauman, Kaylynn Marie of Beaumont
Order Number: 080631
Date of Order: 7/9/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $3,000 fine
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

Bridgewater, Elizabeth Diann of Carrollton
Order Number: 080625
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License application denied
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Criminal offense

Cunningham, Bradley of Amarillo
Order Number: 080582
Date of Order: 6/30/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $5,000 fine; $10,236 Restitution; General Life, Accident and Health License and 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

Davis, Courtney Wayne of Huntsville
Order Number: 080665
Date of Order: 7/22/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $33,644 restitution; General Life, Accident and Health License and 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

Doviak, Robert F. II of Dallas
Order Number: 080641
Date of Order: 7/15/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License denied
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Felony offense

Escobedo, Abel Jr. of Austin
Order Number: 080624
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order

Fenoglio, William Leon; Fenoglio Insurance Agency of Wichita Falls
Order Number: 080632
Date of Order: 7/9/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: General Lines Life, Accident and Health License and General Lines Agency Insurance License revoked
Violation: Engaged in unfair and deceptive acts or practices; Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

Forrest, James Dee of Colleyville
Order Number: 080668
Date of Order: 7/23/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $183,462 restitution; 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

Ginsberg, Mark A.; MPC Financial Group, LLC of Richardson
Order Number: 080621
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $197,609 restitution; General life, Accident and Health License revoked; Corporate General life, Accident and Health License denied
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices

Gueldner, Elizabeth Anne of Austin
Order Number: 080636
Date of Order: 7/11/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License canceled; Waives right to re-apply for 5 years
Violation: Committed an act for which a license may be denied or canceled

Hartford Fire Insurance Company of Houston
Order Number: 080615
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $6,000 fine
Violation: Failed to pay independent review organization fees on a timely basis

Johnson, Roy Warren of Alvin
Order Number: 080622
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $3,000 fine; General Life, Accident and Health License suspended for a period of one year; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Karnes Land Title Company Inc of Karnes City
Order Number: 080662
Date of Order: 7/22/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $3,500 fine
Violation: Failed to timely provide an annual trust fund account audit report

Koester, Carly Anna of Laredo
Order Number: 080623
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education; General Life, Accident and Health License suspended for a period of one year
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Lafleur, Gordon W. of Sugar Land
Order Number: 080661
Date of Order: 7/22/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $425 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Landrum, Debbie Elaine of Tomball
Order Number: 080660
Date of Order: 7/22/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $1,500 fine
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

LM Insurance Corporation of Boston, Mass.
Order Number: 080587
Date of Order: 7/2/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $2,500 fine
Violation: Failed to pay independent review organization fees on a timely basis

Mastroeni, Jerry Leon of Frisco
Order Number: 080640
Date of Order: 7/15/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health License revoked
Violation: Failed to comply with Commissioner’s Order

Novey, Kurt Charles of Addison
Order Number: 080620
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $1,500 fine
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Portillo, Arthur R. of San Antonio
Order Number: 080666
Date of Order: 7/22/2008
Order Final In: July
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; Criminal offense involving fraud and dishonesty

Ross, Thomas Seneca Jr. of Waco
Order Number: 080603
Date of Order: 7/3/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; General Life, Accident and Health License and General Property and Casualty License suspended; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Rowell, Dana Paige of Heath
Order Number: 080619
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $75,438 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

Schuetze, Joseph Roeber of San Antonio
Order Number: 080667
Date of Order: 7/23/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $1,900 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Stendebach, Keith F. of Mansfield
Order Number: 080616
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $950 fine; Must complete 21 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Tamez, Tamara Nicole of Irving
Order Number: 080663
Date of Order: 7/22/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Tate, Paul Alan Sr. of Cedar Park
Order Number: 080617
Date of Order: 7/8/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $750 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Varner, James Lester of Alvarado
Order Number: 080664
Date of Order: 7/22/2008
Order Final In: July
Action Taken: $2,000 fine
Violation: Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices; Failed to notify TDI of an administrative action taken by another state regulator

Source: Texas Department of Insurance, www.tdi.state.tx.us