2012 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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| Name | Violation | Issue Date | Action | Order | |||||
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| Student Conservation Association Inc, The Charleston, NH |
Failure to timely file. | 10/9/2012 | $750 Fine | 12-0234 | |||||
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| ABWE Foundation, Inc. Harrisburg, PA |
Issued 11 annuities prior to receiving a Certificate of Exemption. | 11/26/2012 | $2,750 Fine | 12-0266 | |||||
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| Advantage Dental Plan Incorporated Redmond, OR |
Failure to timely file. | 5/15/2012 | $1500 Fine | 12-0122 | |||||
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| Aetna Life Insurance Company Hartford, CT |
Using unapproved policy forms and rates; failing to file copies of all certificate forms and trust documents prior to use; providing disability coverage in the state of Washington which did not satisfy the benefits mandated by chapter 48.21 RCW. | 12/18/2012 | Consent Order Levying A Fine $1,000,000 fine and Compliance Plan | 12-0197 | |||||
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| Alessi, Dominic F. Maple Heights, OH |
Failure to report an administrative action; failure to respond. | 8/8/2012 | License revoked. | 12-0220 | |||||
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| Altig International Company Redmond, WA |
Knowingly accepting insurance business from unlicensed call center employees who were required to be licensed. | 9/19/2012 | $150,000 fine with $50,000 suspended and placing licensee on probationary status for two years. | 12-0105 | |||||
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| American Builders Insurance Company Risk Retention Group, Inc. Sarasota, FL |
Failure to maintain unimpaired paid-in capital and surplus. | 12/21/2012 | Revocation of registration | 12-0328 | |||||
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| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science New York, NY |
Failed to maintain minimum unrestricted net assets. | 5/4/2012 | Order Suspending Certificate of Exemption | 12-0110 | |||||
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| American Distributing Company Marysville, WA |
Failure to timely file. | 5/7/2012 | $500 Fine | 12-0114 | |||||
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| American Fire and Casualty Company;
Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, The;
Ohio Security Insurance Company;
West American Insurance Company
Fairfield, OH; Indianapolis, IN |
Failure to timely file | 10/12/2012 | $1,250 fine | 12-0253 | |||||
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| American Income Life Insurance Company Indianapolis, IN |
Doing business through unlicensed call center employees who were required to be licensed. | 1/11/2013 | Consent Order Levying A Fine $75,000.00 fine | 12-0291 | |||||
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| American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company Lake Zurich, IL |
Placed in Rehabilitation by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. | 9/10/2012 | Order Suspending Certificate of Authority | 12-0246 | |||||
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| American Modern Home Service Company Amelia, OH |
Failure to timely file. | 6/1/2012 | Amended Order Revoking Certificate of Registration | 12-0147 | |||||
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| American National General Insurance Company and American National Property & Casualty Company Springfield, MI |
Using a rating rule of modification of a rating rule prior to filing it and issuing insurance contracts that were not in accordance with their filings then in effect. | 4/27/2012 | $20,000 fine with $10,000 suspended and Compliance Plan | 12-0089 | |||||
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| American Network Insurance Company Harrisburg, PA |
Placed in Rehabilitation by the Commonwealth court of Pennsylvania. | 12/3/2012 | Certificate of Authority suspended | 12-0316 | |||||
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| Amerigroup Washington, Inc. Virginia Beach, VA |
Form A application for proposed acquisition of control of Amerigroup Washington, Inc. by WellPoint Inc. | 12/21/2012 | Proposed acquisition approved | 12-0280 | |||||
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| Anderson, Dave A. Snohomish, WA |
Failing to reply promptly in writing to an inquiry of the Commissioner relative to the business of insurance; Failing to account for and maintain all funds he received in his fiduciary capacity representing premiums in a separate account from all other business and personal funds; Failing to deposit in a separate account the cash premiums he received in his fiduciary capacity on Washington business; Failing to inform the Commissioner of a change of address within 30 days of the change. | 11/14/2012 | Order Revoking License | 12-0304 | |||||
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| AOPA Foundation, Inc., The Frederick, MD |
Issued one annuity prior to receiving its Certificate of Exemption. | 6/25/2012 | $325 Fine | 12-0182 | |||||
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| Arcadian Health Plan Bothell, WA |
Failure to timely file. | 9/11/2012 | $750 Fine | 12-0225 | |||||
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| Ardiente, Billi Jo Auburn, WA |
Failure to respond. | 7/24/2012 | License revoked. | 12-0212 | |||||
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| ARKIDUS HOME PROTECTION, INC.,
doing business as ARKIDUS HOME
PROTECTION, www.theAHP.net, and
http://consultinglifesolutions.com/; and
REINALDO A. BERGES
Miami, FL |
Unauthorized insurance and non-registered service contract sales. | 12/19/2012 | Order to Cease and Desist | 12-0336 | |||||
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| Auturo Roberts Frisco, TX |
Failure to report criminal history on license application | 8/30/2012 | Imposition of a fine in the amount of $1000; fine not paid within 15 days therefore License was revoked. | 12-0028 | |||||
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| Beaird, Aaron Travis and Team Financial Services LLC Enumclaw, WA |
Misrepresenting the terms of an insurance policy; failing to account for funds representing premiums received in a fiduciary capacity as a producer; diverting or appropriating funds to his own use; improperly withholding, misappropriating, or converting any moneys or properties received in the course of doing insurance; using fraudulent, coercive, or dishonest practices | 10/31/2012 | Order Revoking License | 12-0284 | |||||
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| Bell, Shelby “Saku” Horatio, d/b/a “Hobo Prince Economic Project “Be’Rio Transports”; Be’Rio Transports, LLC Longview, WA; Vancouver, WA; and Portland, OR |
Engaging in or transacting any insurance business in the State of Washington; selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance in this state without a license; soliciting Washington residents to purchase or participate in any unauthorized insurance arrangement; offering to Washington residents a plan or policy or coverage for any form of insurance or discount plan without submitting to examination by the Insurance Commissioner to determine the organization and solvency of the person or the entity offering such insurance, and to determine whether or not such person or entity complies with the applicable provisions of the Insurance Code. | 4/2/2012 | Order to Cease and Desist | 12-0076 | |||||
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| Bertrand, Angie M. Mead, WA |
Failure to respond. | 6/18/2012 | Order revoking license | 12-0186 | |||||
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| Besta, Kevin J. Henderson, NV |
Failure to report an administrative action; failure to respond. | 6/1/2012 | Order revoking license | 12-0165 | |||||
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| Bethesda Lutheran Foundation, Inc. Watertown, WI |
Failure to timely file. | 3/28/2012 | $1250 Fine | 12-0056 | |||||
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| Betts, Joseph C. Bellevue, WA |
Providing incorrect, misleading, incomplete, or materially untrue information in a license application; obtaining or attempting to obtain a license through misrepresentation | 5/4/2012 | $500 fine | 12-0113 | |||||
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| Bishop, Andrew Auburn, WA |
Inducing unlicensed person to sell insurance. | 2/25/2013 | Consent Order Levying A Fine $500 fine | 12-0323 | |||||
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| Bituminous Casualty Corporation Rock Island, IL |
Failing to issue an endorsement changing the rate to comply with the Commissioner’s disapproval prior to the date the rate is deemed no longer effective; failing to stop using the disapproved rate; using, and continuing for over six years, to use a rate which had been disapproved; failing to respond to communications by the OIC within fifteen business days. | 7/10/2012 | $70,000 with $30,000 suspended and Compliance Plan | 12-0137 | |||||
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| Black, Jennifer Bonney Lake, WA |
Failure to respond. | 3/13/2012 | License revoked. | 12-0070 | |||||
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| Bochsler, Nathan J. Seattle, WA |
Falsified documents and/or directed the falsification of documents in connection with the sale of an insurance policy; misrepresented and submitted false information in an application for insurance | 1/24/2013 | $2000 fine imposed after hearing | 12-0023 | |||||
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| Boswell, Larissa M. Richfield, MN |
Probation due to fees owed to State of Minnesota - on payment plan. | 10/30/2012 | Consent Order Setting Conditions For Probationary Independent Adjuster's License. | 12-0272 | |||||
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| Boyd, Lavon Chicago, IL |
Failure to pay his child support as required. | 7/23/2012 | Consent Order Setting Conditions for Probationary Producer's License | 12-0171 | |||||
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| Brewer, Robert Vancouver, WA |
Misrepresentation of the terms or benefits of a policy; failure to keep adequate records of insurance transactions; failure to submit surety bonds to an insurer for issuance | 1/21/2013 | Stipulation and Consent Order Not to Renew and For Surrender of License | 12-0259 | |||||
| Comments: Hearing requested on order of revocation, order of revocation stayed, stipulation and consent order entered into in lieu of hearing. | |||||||||
| Bridge, Russell Lacey, WA |
Owing the State of California $2,143 in unpaid court costs and fees from a 2009 misdemeanor criminal conviction. | 3/20/2012 | Consent Order Setting Conditions for Probationary Producer’s License | 12-0074 | |||||
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| Bryant, Patrick Boise, ID |
Falsified common policy declarations to obtain quotes in order to fulfill employer's productivity requirement. | 10/24/2012 | Licensee ordered to pay fine in the amount of $500. | 12-0086 | |||||
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| Buchanan, Alisha Lewisville, TX |
Failure to promptly reply in writing to an inquiry of the Commissioner relative to business of insurance. | 2/13/2012 | Order Revoking License | 12-0019 | |||||
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| Butler, Alton Enumclaw, WA |
Failure to report the existence of an administrative action to the Insurance Commissioner | 2/25/2012 | Order Revoking License upheld by Chief Hearing Officer. | 12-0030 | |||||
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| Buzia, Amber M. Apopka, FL |
Failure to respond. | 10/31/2012 | Consent Order Rescinding Previous OIC Revocation Order No. D02-216 And Levying A Fine. Fine $500.00 | 12-0273 | |||||
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| Cardoza, Tanya Kelso, WA |
Outstanding court debt. | 4/5/2012 | Consent Order Setting Conditions for Probationary Producer’s License | 12-0095 | |||||
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| Carlton, Michael T. Marysville, WA |
Misrepresenting the terms of a policy or benefits; failing to provide a complete and accurate Replacement Form. | 7/10/2012 | $500 fine. | 12-0159 | |||||
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| Casey Bail Company and John P. Casey Bremerton, WA |
Permitting an unlicensed individual to write bail bonds on their behalf and allowing an individual to issue bail bonds without an affiliation. | 3/23/2012 | $4,500 with $2,500 suspended | 12-0075 | |||||
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| Cashion, Connie E. Holliday, TX |
Failing to respond to inquiries of the Commissioner; failing to provide a replacement fingerprint card as requested | 12/20/2012 | Order Revoking License | 12-0339 | |||||
| Comments: Order No. 12-0339 was rescinded under Consent Order Rescinding Previous Revocation Order No. 12-0339 and Levying a Fine, Order No. 13-0116. | |||||||||
| Celestino, Ana Pasco, WA |
Collecting producer fees without providing written disclosure to the consumer regarding the fee and the compensation to be received from the insurer and without obtaining the consumer’s written agreement to the fee. | 8/15/2012 | $250 fine | 12-0218 | |||||
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| Celtic Insurance Company Chicago, IL |
Using unlicensed producers to sell, solicit, and negotiate policies of insurance | 11/29/2012 | $4,500 fine | 12-0283 | |||||
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| Cervantes, Arthur Bellevue, WA |
Failure to fairly and adequately highlight the points raised by the questions on Washington’s mandatory replacement form. | 5/31/2012 | $500 fine | 12-0106 | |||||
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| Chadwick, Edward J. Yakima, WA |
Offering a prize worth more than $25 as an inducement to insurance. | 8/6/2012 | $1,000 fine | 12-0204 | |||||
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| Chan, Sam Y. Renton, WA |
Repeatedly using fraudulent or dishonest practiced and repeatedly demonstrating his untrustworthiness; willfully failing to reveal a material fact relative to an application for an annuity; providing incorrect, misleading, incomplete, and materially untrue information in a license application; failing to demonstrate good faith; failing to practice honestly and equity and using deception in the business of insurance; failing to affirmatively and properly notify OIC and provide OIC with information and documents regarding a criminal prosecution; and failing to timely advise OIC of the licensee’s address of record. | 4/29/2013 | Order Revoking License upheld after hearing. | 12-0103 | |||||
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| Chenaur, Nelson G. Covington, WA |
Failing to respond to inquiries of the Commissioner; failing to provide a fingerprint card as requested. | 1/23/2013 | Order rescinded. | 12-0138 | |||||
| Comments: Order 12-0318 was rescinded. | |||||||||
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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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