Texas Orders Nearly $220K in Fines, Restitution in August

The Texas Department of Insurance announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during August resulted in four license revocations, three license denials and fines and restitution totaling $219,812.

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 August 2008

Amaya, Jose Humberto of Corpus Christi
Order Number: 080702
Date of Order: 8/5/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $80,088 restitution: General Life, Accident and Health License and General Property and Casualty License revoked
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured

Amos, William Earl Jr. of Dallas
Order Number: 080731
Date of Order: 8/13/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: Application for a General Life Accident and Health License denied
Reason: Criminal offense, Conspiracy to sell Unregistered Securities

Barrett, Linda G. of Houston
Order Number: 080697
Date of Order: 8/4/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 30 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Chapman, Ronald Wayne of Decatur
Order Number: 080734
Date of Order: 8/14/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $105,861 restitution; General Life, Accident and Health License and General Property and Casualty License revoked
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured

Clayton, Christopher D. of Ingleside
Order Number: 080735
Date of Order: 8/14/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: Qualified Windstorm Inspector appointment revoked
Violation: Failed to provide adequate information to substantiate windstorm certifications; Failed to timely respond to Department inquiries

Derer, Gary Joseph; Kenneth Hening & HLM Assurance Group, LLC of Richardson
Order Number: 080698
Date of Order: 8/4/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: Cease and Desist Order
Violation: Engaged in unfair and deceptive acts or practices, offering rebates and inducements

Independent Schools Assoc. of the Southwest Group Benefits Trust of Dallas
Order Number: 080699
Date of Order: 8/4/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $4,000 fine
Violation: Failed to file its financial statement and actuarial opinion on a timely basis

Jagwan, Patrick of Garland
Order Number: 080700
Date of Order: 8/4/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $1,250 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Pacheco, Lorena of El Paso
Order Number: 080720
Date of Order: 8/12/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $9,649; County Mutual License revoked
Violation: Misappropriated or converted money belonging to an insurer or insured

Parker, Danny Earl of Dublin
Order Number: 080732
Date of Order: 8/13/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: Insurance Adjuster License application denied
Reason: Criminal offense, burglary

Rubio, Alexandra of Converse
Order Number: 080730
Date of Order: 8/13/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: General Property and Casualty Insurance Agent license application denied
Reason: Criminal offense, fraudulent use of identifying information

Texas Sonic Employers Trade Assocaition, Inc. of Houston
Order Number: 080719
Date of Order: 8/12/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $12,000 fine
Violation: Failed to file its financial statement and actuarial opinion on a timely basis

Uribe, Daniel of Pearsall
Order Number: 080701
Date of Order: 8/4/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $2,500 fine; $1,614 restitution
Violation: Failed to keep accurate accounts and records; Failed to forward collected premium in a timely manner

Wade, James Carter II of Round Rock
Order Number: 080736
Date of Order: 8/14/2008
Order Final In: August
Action Taken: $1,350 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements

Source: Texas Department of Insurance