2011 Orders
Orders posted below are unverified duplicates of official orders actually entered. To get an official version of the order contact:
Renee Molnes
Phone: 360-725-7047
Email: legal@oic.wa.gov
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| Ruble, Karin C. d/b/a Bryant-Toups, Inc. Woodinville, WA |
Signing applications knowingly making false representations when she did not solicit or have personal knowledge of the facts being represented. | 9/27/2011 | $500 Fine | 11-0209 | |||||
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| Ruble, Robin V. d/b/a 1st National Group, Inc. Bellevue, WA |
By signing at least nine applications knowingly making false representations and failing to provide replacement forms to the replacing insurer. | 9/9/2011 | Order Revoking License | 11-0208 | |||||
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| Rupp, David Anchorage, AK |
Convictions for Possession of Marijuana and Obstructing a Peace Officer, as well as the actions against him by the insurance regulators of Washington and Alaska, meet this standard and authorize the OIC to issue his producer’s license on a probationary basis for the first licensing period. | 11/21/2011 | Consent Order Setting Conditions for Probationary Producer’s License | 11-0243 | |||||
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| Rushing, Cynthia L. Spokane, WA |
Use of premium account funds for own use. | 12/22/2011 | Order Revoking License | 11-0283 | |||||
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| Safeco Insurance Company of America, General Insurance Company of America, First National Insurance Company of America, Safeco Surplus Lines Insurance Company Keene, NH |
Change state of domicile from Washington to New Hampshire | 1/12/2012 | Redomestication approved | 11-0261 | |||||
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| Samaritan Ministries International; Samaritan MV; Save to Share; Christian Health Care Newsletter; Pittenger, Ted; Ackerman, Eric; Reutter, Ken; Ben-Ezra, Jonathan; Stewart, Robert; Stuber, Jed; Ben-Ezra, Seth; Easley, Cameron; Driggers, Richard; Evans, Bryan; Hopp, Anthony; Arington, DeWayne; Lansberry, James; Chaney, John; Pyles, Jamie; McHugh, Steve; King, Ray; Kurth, William; Lewis, Frank; Lewis, Kari; Peoria, IL |
On May 11, 2011 Washington Governor Christine Gregoire signed ESSB 5122 into law, which changes the definition of “Health Benefit Plans” which are subject to the Washington Insurance Code. The new definition now excludes health care sharing ministries such as that operated by Respondents from regulation under the Washington State Insurance Code. | 4/1/2011 | Order to Cease and Desist Rescinded | 11-0075 | |||||
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| Sanchez, Rosamaria, Eudlic, OH |
Failure to respond. | 2/15/2011 | Revocation | 11-0028 | |||||
| Comments: Fingerprint replacement card | |||||||||
| Santiago, Franco C. Tacoma, WA |
Failed to submit fingerprint card, no change of address submitted | 6/28/2011 | Order Revoking License | 11-0160 | |||||
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| Sayson, Andrea P. Kaneohe, HI |
Failure to respond. | 12/12/2011 | License revoked. | 11-0295 | |||||
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| Schmertz, Colleen S. Bellingham, WA |
Issuing bail bonds on behalf of Accredited without having a surety insurance producer license. | 7/12/2011 | $1,000 fine with $500 suspended | 11-0079 | |||||
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| Schrank, Darlene J. Kennewick, WA |
Failing to leave a Notice of Replacement form with consumers. | 9/13/2011 | $500 Fine | 11-0202 | |||||
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| Seattle Symphony Foundation Seattle, WA |
Failed to maintain minimum unrestricted net assets. | 8/15/2011 | Order Suspending Certificate of Exemption | 11-0174 | |||||
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| Seelig Fuel, Inc. Seattle, WA |
Failure to timely file. | 4/26/2011 | $750 Fine | 11-0062 | |||||
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| Service Net Warranty LLC Wilmington, DE |
Failure to timely file. | 4/27/2011 | $500 Fine | 11-0081 | |||||
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| ServiceMaster Clean Memphis, TN |
Submitting falsified class roster to the OIC and issuing fourteen false certificates of completion to attendees. | 3/24/2011 | $14,000 Fine | 11-0007 | |||||
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| ServiceMaster of Seattle Bellevue, WA |
Offering a course for credit without the prior approval of the Commissioner. | 1/21/2011 | $250 Fine | 11-0006 | |||||
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| Settle, Dustin L. Shelton, WA |
Felony conviction and failure to timely notify the OIC of that conviction. | 11/14/2011 | Consent Order Setting Conditions for Probationary Producer’s License | 11-0248 | |||||
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| Shadron, Monique Renee Longwood, FL |
Failure to Respond | 6/19/2011 | Order Revoking License | 11-0134 | |||||
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| Shelnut, James T. Augusta, GA |
Failure to report administrative actions. | 8/11/2011 | Order Revoking License | 11-0182 | |||||
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| Shigaki, Dale M. Seattle, WA |
By exerting undue pressure and influence over a consumer to sign a change of producer form without the consumer’s fully understanding and consent, and otherwise providing misleading information and by photocopying a consumer’s signature on to a change of producer document without a consumer’s knowledge and consent and otherwise altering the policy number on said document. | 11/21/2011 | $2,000 fine | 11-0271 | |||||
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| Smith, Naomi R. Seattle, WA |
Conviction for conversion. | 9/28/2011 | Consent Order Setting Condition for Probationary Producer’s License | 11-0223 | |||||
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| Smith, Robert S. Redmond, WA |
Application for renewal of producer license with history of FINRA action. | 7/19/2011 | Consent Order Setting Conditions for Probationary Producer’s License | 11-0148 | |||||
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| Spokane United Methodist Homes Spokane, WA |
Failure to maintain minimum unrestricted net assets | 8/15/2011 | Order Suspending Certificate of Exemption | 11-0176 | |||||
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| Steiner, Theresa B. University Place, WA |
Failure to respond. | 11/30/2011 | Order revoking license. | 11-0264 | |||||
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| Steitz, Mitchell Cashmere, WA |
Failure to respond; and lying to his insurance clients, obtaining their money under false pretenses, and misappropriating and converting money received to his personal use. | 3/31/2011 | Order Revoking License | 11-0043 | |||||
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| Stevens, Scott L. and RVProtection.net, Inc. Mill Creek, WA |
Acting as the agent/dealer of and assisting in the sale of an unauthorized motor vehicle service contract to a Washington consumer. | 12/19/2011 | Order to Cease and Desist | 11-0301 | |||||
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| Strong, Michele M. Longview, WA |
Convictions for felony theft demonstrate dishonest practices and untrustworthiness. | 10/28/2011 | Consent Order Setting Conditions for Probationary Producer’s License | 11-0238 | |||||
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| Stults, Wesley W. Tacoma, WA |
Failure to respond. | 12/12/2011 | License revoked. | 11-0296 | |||||
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| Suarez, Francis Seattle, WA |
By failing to develop and implement written policies, standards, and procedures for the management of health information, to guard against the use of disclosure of nonpublic health information by the licensee. | 5/21/2012 | Revocation order reduced to imposition of a fine of $250 | 11-0187 | |||||
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| Swiss Valley Agency, Inc. d/b/a North Town Insurance Spokane, WA |
Failure to properly disclose the full amount of the fee paid by the insured, the full amount of any commission paid to the insurance producer by the insurer, and explanation of any offsets or reimbursements, receipt of additional commission by the producer, and the full name of the insurer that may pay such commissions. | 6/20/2011 | $250 fine | 11-0133 | |||||
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| T.A.S.A. of KY, Inc. Edgewood, KY |
Failure to keep registration information current and report changes within thirty days. | 12/1/2011 | $1000 | 11-0254 | |||||
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| Tacoma Orthopedic Association Tacoma, WA |
Failed to maintain minimum unrestricted net assets. | 8/29/2011 | Order Suspending Certificate of Exemption | 11-0191 | |||||
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| Taylor, Ralph G. and Orion Insurance Group Lynnwood, WA |
Use of a broker fee agreement that did not meet statutory requirements in connection with the collection of fees. | 6/21/2012 | Imposition of a $250 fine | 11-0123 | |||||
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| The Museum of Flight Foundation Seattle, WA |
Failure to timely file. | 6/21/2011 | $750 fine | 11-0126 | |||||
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| Thornley, Johnna K., Canyon, TX |
Failure to respond. | 2/8/2011 | Revocation | 11-0020 | |||||
| Comments: Re: Administrative action taken by another state. | |||||||||
| Ticor Title Company Cleveland, OH |
Advertising with producers of title insurance business. | 5/24/2011 | $3,000 fine | 11-0076 | |||||
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| Ticor Title Company Renton, WA |
Sponsoring a promotional function, including a convention, off the title company’s premises, whether the function is self-promotional or not and conducting an educational seminar consisting solely of education regarding title insurance, title to real property, and escrow topics without attendees actually paying the greater of all expenses associated with the delivery of the educational program or what the attendee would pay to attend the seminar sponsored by entities other than title companies on the open market. | 9/1/2011 | $1,500 Fine | 11-0179 | |||||
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| Timber Products Manufacturers Trust Spokane, WA |
Failure to timely file. | 10/17/2011 | $500 Fine | 11-0215 | |||||
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| TracGuard Services, LLC; Terry, Jose L.; and Tudela, Alberto North Miami, FL |
Engaging in the unauthorized business of insurance in the State of Washington. | 11/14/2011 | Order to Cease and Desist | 11-0263 | |||||
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| Tychsen, Robert El Cajon, CA |
Selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance in Washington without a Washington insurance producer license | 2/10/2012 | $1,750 Fine | 11-0230 | |||||
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| Unicare Life and Health Insurance Company Indianapolis, IN |
Using unapproved rates; not keeping full and adequate accounts and records of its transactions and affairs; using policy forms in Washington which contained an unapproved coverage exclusion; using unlicensed and/or unappointed producers to market and sell policies of insurance, utilizing an Excess Coverage provision in its policies after July 2007 which did not conform with Coordination of Benefits Rules. | 1/12/2012 | $100,000 Fine | 11-0298 | |||||
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| UnitedHealthCare Insurance Company Hartford, CT |
Misdirecting enrollees who wished to obtain review by an IRO to the OIC rather than to United to initiate the review. | 8/15/2011 | $52,000 fine with $26,000 suspended | 11-0173 | |||||
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| Universal Casualty Company Elk Grove Village, IL |
Not responding to pertinent communications from claimants within ten working days, not maintaining all notes and work papers pertaining to claims in enough detail so that pertinent events and dates of events could be reconstructed, not completing the investigation of claims within thirty days after receiving notification of claims, and misrepresenting facts of insurance policy provisions to consumers. | 12/8/2011 | $5,000 fine and Universal shall immediately cease selling, writing, marketing, and renewing policies of insurance in the State of Washington unless so required to renew by the 20 day notice provision under RCW 48.18.2901(1)(b), and shall, within 30 days from the expiration of the last policy date, notify the OIC of such in writing and Surrender its Certificate of Authority. | 11-0212 | |||||
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| Unum Life Insurance Company of America Portland, ME |
Selling group long term care policies on contract forms that had not been amended and approved to comply with changes in the long term care insurance laws and using policy contract forms that were not properly amended to reflect changes to the long term care insurance laws, and no longer approved for such use without such amendments. | 6/20/2011 | $75,000 fine | 11-0117 | |||||
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| US Rail Insurance Company, A Retention Group Boston, MA |
Placed in Liquidation. | 8/29/2011 | Order Revoking Registration | 11-0189 | |||||
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| Vehicle Protection, Inc. Lees Summit, MO |
Failure to timely file. | 3/30/2011 | $500 Fine | 11-0064 | |||||
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| Verginia, Chad M. Snohomish, WA |
Falsely answering no to the question on his application regarding criminal convictions, judgment, or deferrals, the licensee knowingly made false representations. | 3/15/2012 | Order Revoking License | 11-0239 | |||||
| Comments: After a hearing, the Order Revoking License was upheld and Licensee ordered to surrender license. | |||||||||
| Victoria Fire & Casualty Company Cleveland, OH |
Failing to furnish the Commissioner with an adequate response to an inquiry concerning a complaint within 15 working days after receipt of inquiry and failing to respond in writing to inquiries from the Insurance Commissioner relative to the business of insurance within 15 business days from receipt. | 7/20/2011 | $10,000 fine with $5,000 suspended and Compliance Plan | 11-0068 | |||||
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| Vision Service Plan Seattle, WA |
Offering contracts using previously unfiled rate schedules and offering previously unfiled negotiated contracts. | 4/26/2011 | $5,000 fine with $4,000 suspended | 11-0082 | |||||
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| Washington Casualty Company Maple Valley, WA |
Failure to timely file. | 5/19/2011 | $750 Fine | 11-0097 | |||||
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These enforcement actions taken by Mike Kreidler, Washington state Insurance Commissioner, are a primary tool in protecting the people of Washington.
| Type of Entity | Authority to Suspend or Revoke | Authority to Fine |
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| Agent or broker | RCW 48.17.530 | RCW 48.17.560 |
| Insurance company | RCW 48.05.140 | RCW 48.05.185 |
| Health care service contractor | RCW 48.44.160 | RCW 48.44.166 |
| Health maintenance organization (HMO) | RCW 48.46.130 and RCW 48.46.135 | |
Updated 05/02/2013
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