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The Texas Department of Insurance reported enforcement actions that became final in January 2009 include two license revocations, two license denials and fines and restitution totaling $36,250.
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 for Jan. 2009:
Banks, Melinda Sue of Duncanville
Order Number: 090033
Date of Order: 1/16/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: $3,000 fine; Must complete 5 additional hours of continuing education in ethics or consumer protection
Violation: Provided a false proof of insurance card
Culpepper, Paul Lesean of Richmond
Order Number: 090012
Date of Order: 1/8/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: Escrow Officer License revoked
Violation: Conducted business in the name of a title agent prior to being a licensed escrow officer; Engaged in dishonest practices
Jackson, Anson Christopher of Grand Prairie
Order Number: 090005
Date of Order: 1/6/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Lone Star Title Company of Cass County of Linden
Order Number: 090013
Date of Order: 1/8/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: $10,000 fine
Violation: Failed to timely file an annual trust fund account audit report
Mediola, Xavier of Spring
Order Number: 090004
Date of Order: 1/6/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: Insurance Adjuster License revoked; General Life, Accident and Health License application denied
Violation: Theft, issued checks to fictitious vendors for personal gain
National Alliance For Insurance Education & Research of Austin
Order Number: 090014
Date of Order: 1/8/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: $600 fine
Violation: Taught continuing education courses without valid course certifications
Noorani, Anisha Karim of Richmond
Order Number: 090051
Date of Order: 1/27/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: $750 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Puente Fire Extinguisher, Inc. of Austin
Order Number: 090058
Date of Order: 1/28/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: Emergency Cease and Desist
Violation: Failed to maintain a valid certification of insurance; Creating a danger to the public
Sonia, Krystal Lynette of Houston
Order Number: 090057
Date of Order: 1/27/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: $1,500 fine; Must complete 15 hours of continuing education
Violation: Failed to comply with continuing education requirements
Tarrant Title, LLC of North Richland Hills
Order Number: 090015
Date of Order: 1/8/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: $3,400 fine
Violation: Failed to timely file annual trust fund account audit report
USPA, L.L.C.; Manasov, Dimitry; Step, Alexander; White, Kyle Wayne; Franklin, Kevin James; Lee, Keir Lenauld; Moser, Robert Michael; Murphy, Michael Dean of Hollywood, FL
Order Number: 090034
Date of Order: 1/19/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: $15,500 fine
Violation: Company acted as a public insurance adjuster without a Texas license
License Applications Denied:
Rodriguez, Raul A. of El Paso
Order Number: 090059
Date of Order: 1/28/2009
Order Final In: January
Action Taken: General Life, Accident and Health Licence application denied
Reason for Denial: Theft – State Jail Felony; Engaged in fraudulent or dishonest acts or practices
Source: Texas Department of Insurance, www.tdi.state.tx.us