1998 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: reneem@oic.wa.gov.
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| 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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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 |
| 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 | |