1998 Orders

The orders posted here are unverified electronic duplicates of the official orders actually entered. To be certain you have the official version of the order as entered, you should request a hard copy of the official version from, Renee Molnes, 360-725-7047, or by e-mail: reneem@oic.wa.gov.
 

To view the detailed report, click on the Company Name or the Action Order.

Orders 1 to 50 of 77
 
Name Violation Issue Date Action Order

Advanced Benefits Network of Washington, Inc.,
Federal Way, WA
NSF check; failure to respond 5/28/1998 $1,000 Fine D98-13
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Aetna Insurance Company of Connecticut,
Hartford, CT
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. 7/21/1998 $2,500 Fine D98-37
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Agricultural Ins. Co.,
Cincinnati, OH
Using unfiled rates 6/24/1998 $1,250 Fine D98-28
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Allen, Andrea,
Milton, WA
Misrepresentation 9/21/1998 $500 Fine D98-56
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American Alliance Ins. Co.,
Phoenix, AZ
Using unfiled rates 6/24/1998 $1,250 Fine D98-27
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American Bankers Insurance Group, Inc.,
Miami, FL.
Market conduct violations 11/18/1998 $262,734.00 Fine D98-78
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American National Fire Insurance Company,
Phoenix, AZ
Using unfiled rates 6/24/1998 $1,250 Fine D98-30
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Amex Assurance Company,
Chicago, IL
Failure to implement discounts offered in rate filing. 4/1/1998 $5,000 Fine D98-11
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Amwest Surety Insurance Company,
Omaha, NE
Failure to file annual statement by required deadline. 10/23/1998 $5,000 Fine D98-65
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Anderson, Michael D.,
Bellevue, WA
Failure to respond 8/10/1998 Suspension 9/1/98 - 3/1/99 D98-18
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ASA Management Corporation, Lentes, David E., & Lenmark Corporation,
Post Falls, ID
Selling insurance without a license. 9/25/1998 Cease & Desist D98-59
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Associates Dealer Group of Bellevue, Washington, Inc.,
Bellevue, WA
Consent Order 5/26/1998 $150,000 Fine D98-22
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Beebe, Terry D.,
Camano Island, WA
Convicted of felony; illegally dealt in premium; misrepresentation; improper handling of funds. 10/2/1998 Revocation D98-61
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Borth, Michael D.,
Leavenworth, WA
Misrepresentation; failure to respond 7/28/1998 Non-renewal D98-39
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Brown, Robert L., & Tri-Continental Exchange,
Blaine, WA
Selling insurance without a license for an unauthorized insurer; use of vague advertising materials. 5/27/1998 Cease & Desist D98-23
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California Insurance Company,
San Francisco, CA
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. 10/26/1998 $5,000 Fine D98-67
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Chavez, Steven J.,
Olympia, WA
Failure to disclose criminal convictions; failure to respond. 4/9/1998 Revocation D98-14
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Chesnut, Gary L.,
Lewiston, ID
Falsely certified license status. 3/25/1998 Revocation D98-09
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Cigna Fire Underwriters Insurance Company
Philadelphia, PA
Market conduct violations 10/5/1998 $95,000 Fine D98-62
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Clark United Providers, Inc.,
Vancouver, WA
Failure to file annual statement by required deadline. 9/30/1998 $7,500 Fine D98-54
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Clark, David A.,
Spokane, WA
Failure to provide notice of replacement; failure to complete replacement forms. 10/22/1998 $500 Fine D98-64
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Coregis Insurance Company
Indianapolis, IN
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. 10/26/1998 $5,000 Fine D98-66
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Crusader Insurance Company,
Woodland Hills, CA
Using unfiled forms 7/21/1998 $5,000 Fine D98-36
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Dairyland Ins. Co.,
Stevens Point, WI
Failed to file supporting information for rate filing; misinformed commissioner in connection with rate filing. 5/13/1998 $7,500 Fine D98-24
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Eagle Pacific Ins. Co.,
Seattle, WA
Directors or officers convicted of crimes. 3/11/1998 $120,000 Fine D98-06
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Epp, Gary L.,
Lacey, WA
Failure to respond 4/29/1998 Revocation D98-17
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Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa,
Des Moines, IA
Market conduct violations 7/27/1998 $75,000 Fine D98-38
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Financial Solutions Insurance & Taxes,
Richmond, VA
Selling insurance without a license for an unlicensed insurer. 11/5/1998 Cease and Desist D98-70
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First American Title Ins. Co.,
Santa Ana, CA
Use of improper rate schedule; providing illegal inducements; allowing gifts in excess of $25. 5/22/1998 $10,000 Fine D98-21
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Florey, Willard,
Kettle Falls, WA
Selling insurance without a license; improper handling of funds; failure to notify commissioner of change of address. 7/28/1998 Revocation D98-40
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Germann, Johnny R.,
Sultan, WA
Failure to respond; failure to notify commissioner of change in address. 7/28/1998 Revocation D98-41
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Good Health Plan of Washington,
Seattle, WA
Market conduct violations. 3/11/1998 $49,500 Fine D98-04
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Great American Ins. Co.,
Cincinnati, OH
Using unfiled rates. 6/24/1998 $1,250 Fine D98-29
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Green, Carl L.,
Hillsboro, OR
License revoked in state of residence; failure to respond. 3/25/1998 Non-renewal D98-07
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Guisinger, Terry A.,
Everett, WA
Improper handling of funds; failure to maintain and produce records. 1/6/1998 Non-renewal D98-01
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Hartford Life Insurance Company,
Hartford, CT
Imposing premium increases in excess of death benefits. 11/16/1998 $27,750 Fine D98-74
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Holcomb, Michael S.,
Spokane, WA
Convicted of felonies. 8/13/1998 Revocation D98-44
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Industrial Indemnity Company of the Northwest,
Seattle, WA
Invested more than four percent of assets in one entity. 8/7/1998 $6,000 Fine D98-35
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Ingersoll, Jason,
Bedford, IA
Failure to disclose criminal record; failure to respond. 3/3/1998 Revocation D98-03
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International Marine Safety Foundation,
Quebec, Canada
Selling insurance without a license for an unauthorized insurer. 8/31/1998 Cease & Desist D98-50
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Jackson National Life Insurance Company,
Lansing MI
Market conduct violations. 7/1/1998 $67,000 Fine D98-31
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Keane, Daniel J.,
Spokane, WA
Failure to respond. 6/9/1999 $2,500 Fine D98-48
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Legion Insurance Company,
Philadelphia, PA
Use of unapproved rates and forms; failure to promptly respond; failure to comply fully with original order. 8/26/1998 $75,000 Fine D98-53
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Lenmark Corporation, Lentes, David E., and ASA Management Corporation
Post Falls, ID
Selling insurance without a license. 9/25/1998 Cease and Desist D98-59
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Lentes, David E., ASA Management Corporation, and Lenmark Corporation,
Post Falls, ID
Selling insurance without a license. 9/25/1998 Cease and Desist D98-59
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Liberty Insurance Company,
Miami Beach, FL
Selling insurance without a license. 11/5/1998 Cease and Desist D98-69
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Mason, John T.,
Lakewood, WA
Acting as an insurance broker without a license. 12/17/1998 $300 Fine D98-77
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McCatty-Davis, Marlene,
Renton, WA
Failure to respond 6/4/1998 $500 Fine D98-16
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Meerkatz, Jeffrey C.,
Spokane, WA
Failure to respond 8/12/1998 Suspension 8/1/98 - 8/1/99 $5,000 Fine D98-43
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Meyer, James A.,
Spokane, WA
Misrepresentation; failure to provide adequate disclosures in notice of replacement. 2/16/1999 $7,500 Fine D98-76
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For copies of these orders, send e-mail to the Commissioner's public records officer at ericm@oic.wa.gov or call 360-725-7003. Please state the order number when requesting any information.


If you know of a situation where a company may have acted illegally, or if you need help with an insurance matter, please let us know. To get help or report possible violations, use the Request for Assistance form on this web site or call 1-800-562-6900 (in Washington).

You can send e-mail to:CAD@oic.wa.gov explaining the problem, but in most cases we will need to see copies of policies, letters, and other things.

If the matter involves an agent or broker instead of an insurer, call 360-725-7263 or send e-mail to vickie@oic.wa.gov.


If you are interested, you can look at the laws that authorize the Commissioner to suspend or revoke an individual's or company's privilege to do an insurance business in Washington, and authorize him to fine licensees and companies.

Type of Entity Some Authority for Commissioner to Suspend or Revoke Some Authority for Commissioner to Fine
Agent or broker RCW 48.17.530 RCW 48.17.560
Insurance company RCW 48.05.140 RCW 48.05.185
Health maintenance organization (HMO) RCW 48.46.130 & RCW 48.46.135 RCW 48.46.130 &
RCW 48.46.135
Health care service contractor RCW 48.44.160 RCW 48.44.166