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Disciplinary or general orders
The information found in this database represents all orders handed down by us, including enforcement orders, administrative orders, and general 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, request a hard copy from Renee Molnes at 360-725-7047 or email: reneem@oic.wa.gov.
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Violation |
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| AAA Associates Insurance Agency, Portland, OR |
License revoked in state of residence. | 5/25/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-40 |
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| Able Truck Insurance Agency, Inc., Brooks, OR |
Improper handling of premium; selling insurance without a license. | 12/22/2000 | Revocation | D00-125 |
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| Affiliated FM Insurance Company, Johnston, RI |
Using disapproved rates and forms. | 11/20/2000 | $5,000 Fine | D00-105 |
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| Allstate Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL |
Failure to effectuate prompt and equitable settlement; failure to respond. | 12/24/2001 | $5,000 Fine | D00-78 |
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| Allstate Life Insurance Company, Allstate Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL |
Failure to pay premium taxes. | 5/8/2003 | $275,000 Tax Penalty | D00-76 |
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| American General Life & Accident Insurance Company, Nashville, TN |
Racially discriminatory practices. | 7/12/2000 | $1,200 Fine | D00-54 |
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| American Institute for Cancer Research, Washington, DC |
Selling insurance without a license. | 7/10/2000 | $130 Fine | D00-46 |
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| American National Insurance Company, Chandler, OK |
Market conduct violations. | 10/23/2000 | $200,000 Fine | D00-98 |
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| Arko, Heidi T., Renton, WA |
Conviction of a felony. | 9/10/2001 | Non-Issue | D00-119 |
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| Armstrong, Lashon Y., Summit, IL |
Failure to respond. | 12/15/2000 | Revocation | D00-115 |
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| Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, Centennial Insurance Company, New York, NY |
Using unapproved rates. | 1/7/2001 | $10,000 Fine | D00-93 |
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| Baggett, Christopher M., Stafford, VA |
Failure to respond. | 2/16/2000 | Revocation | D00-20 |
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| Bankers Life and Casualty Company, Chicago, IL |
Failure to deliver policy. | 2/28/2000 | $1,500 Fine | D00-24 |
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| Bannochie, Barbara D., Kenmore, WA |
Failure to respond. | 12/15/2000 | Revocation | D00-116 |
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| Beckner, James D., Kennewick, WA |
Misrepresentation; failure to complete required replacement notice. | 1/7/2000 | $500 Fine | D00-07 |
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| Bergeson, Garey G., Ridgefield, WA |
Improper handling of premium; failure to maintain records; unauthorized issuance of binders. | 4/17/2000 | $500 Fine | D00-33 |
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| Bowen, Stephany C., Vancouver, WA |
Failure to respond | 6/19/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-49 |
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| Breedlove, Christy, Spokane, WA |
Improper handling of funds. | 5/15/2000 | Revocation | D00-37 |
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| Burkholder, Kenneth D., Burkholder & Associates, Inc., dba Herzog & Burkholder Insurance, Vancouver, WA |
Selling insurance without a license; improper handling of funds; failure to maintain records. | 11/28/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-106 |
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| Caledonian Insurance Company of America, New York, NY |
Failure to notify Commissioner of name change; failure to file special liability report by required deadline. | 10/30/2000 | $3,500 Fine | D00-94 |
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| Carroll, Trashaun M., Phoenix, AZ |
Failure to respond. | 7/27/2000 | Revocation | D00-61 |
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| Cascade National Insurance Company, Seattle, WA |
Using unapproved rates. | 5/19/2000 | $5,000 Fine | D00-39 |
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| Cascade Title Company of Clark County, Inc., Vancouver, WA |
Selling insurance without a license. | 3/23/2000 | $1,000 Fine | D00-25 |
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| Catrino, Michele D., Nine Mile Falls, WA |
Selling insurance without a license; improper handling of funds; illegal dealing in premium; unauthorized issuance of binders. | 10/9/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-89 |
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| Century Associates, Inc., Tacoma, WA |
Improper handling of premium. | 1/20/2000 | $1,000 Fine | D00-11 |
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| Charitable Golf Association, Inc., Mishawaka, IN |
Transacting insurance without a license. | 12/21/2000 | $5,000 Fine | D00-44 |
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| Checpoint, Inc., Poulsbo, WA |
Allowing unlicensed public adjuster to transact insurance business. | 10/26/2000 | $1,000 Fine | D00-99 |
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| Christian and Missionary Alliance, The, Colorado Springs, CO |
Transacting insurance without a license. | 11/15/2000 | $455 Fine | D00-72 |
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| Chubb Indemnity Company, Chubb National Insurance Company, Federal Insurance Company, Great Northern Insurance Company, Northwestern Pacific Indemnity Company, Pacific Indemnity Company, Vigilant Insurance Company, New York, NY |
Market conduct violations. | 6/19/2000 | $67,625 Fine | D00-04 |
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| Coates, Jeffrey E., Auburn, WA |
Misrepresentation; improper handling of funds. | 2/17/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-22 |
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| Colbert, Robert C., Federal Way, WA |
Misrepresentation; failure to deliver policy; altering applications. | 7/5/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-52 |
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| Community Health Plans of Washington, Seattle, WA |
Failure to respond. | 10/10/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-90 |
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| Coughlin, Karen H., Virginia Beach, VA |
Misrepresentation; conviction of felony. | 12/22/2000 | Revocation | D00-120 |
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| Davie, Harry M., Chicago, IL |
Failure to respond | 10/26/2000 | Revocation | D00-102 |
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| Davies, Gyan, Seattle, WA |
Failure to respond; issuing NSF check. | 12/22/2000 | Revocation | D00-121 |
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| Davis, Michael J., Spokane, WA |
Conviction of felonies. | 12/22/2000 | Revocation | D00-122 |
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| Davis, Richard N., Spokane, WA |
Failure to respond; using unauthorized designation. | 10/24/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-97 |
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| Diamond Corporation, The, dba Designer Homes Super Center, Tacoma, WA |
Failure to respond. | 2/16/2000 | Revocation | D00-21 |
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| Durrah, Diana, Cleveland, OH |
Misrepresentation; failure to respond. | 11/14/2000 | Revocation | D00-104 |
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| Ellis, Walter L., Brooks, OR |
Improper handling of funds; acting as agent without a proper appointment. | 12/22/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-124 |
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| Evans, Garry G., Spokane, WA |
Selling insurance without a license; failure to notify Commissioner of change in address; failure to respond. | 7/27/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-62 |
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| Fortis Insurance Company. Milwaukee, WI |
Order Terminating Proceeding. | 8/7/2000 | Discontinuation of Disciplinary Action. | D00-59 |
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| Fuson, Rob T., Spokane, WA |
Acting as a broker without a license; improper handling of funds; exercising powers outside scope of license. | 3/13/2000 | Revocation | D00-26 |
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| Gerber Life Insurance Company, White Plains, NY |
Using unfiled and unapproved rates; failure to respond. | 3/27/2000 | $150,000 Fine | D00-29 |
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| Giles, Faye R., Blue Island, IL |
Failure to respond; no license in state of residence. | 2/11/2000 | Revocation | D00-16 |
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| Golden Age Planning, Inc., Renton, WA |
Failure to respond. | 9/13/2000 | Revocation | D00-80 |
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| Great Southern Life Insurance Company, Dallas, TX |
Failure to promptly deliver policy. | 8/10/2000 | $1,500 Fine | D00-69 |
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| Greenhill, Peter J., Issaquah, WA |
Misrepresentation. | 4/27/2000 | $500 Fine | D00-34 |
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| Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Seattle, WA |
Failure to file annual statement by required deadline. | 4/3/2001 | $500 Fine | D00-91 |
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| Gruber, Daniel R., Nebraska City, NE |
Failure to respond. | 1/31/2000 | Revocation | D00-13 |
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| Grumley, Brian E., New Britain, CT |
Failure to respond. | 12/21/2000 | Revocation | D00-108 |
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| Guaranty National Insurance Company, Englewood, CO |
Using unapproved rates | 1/19/2000 | $1,500 Fine | D00-09 |
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| Halverson, Angel L., Cedar Falls, IA |
Failure to respond. | 5/25/2000 | Revocation | D00-42 |
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| Hamilton, Eugene P., Portland, OR |
Failure to respond; license revoked in state of residence. | 5/25/2000 | Revocation | D00-43 |
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| Hanson, Dennis G., Bend, OR |
Misrepresentation. | 10/19/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-96 |
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| Happy Days RV Superstore, Olympia WA |
Failure to maintain records; improper handling of funds. | 7/13/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-55 |
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| Harmon, Philip S., Mount Vernon, WA |
Conviction of felonies | 9/29/2000 | Revocation | D00-87 |
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| Harris, Thomas T., Waukegan, IL |
Failure to respond; failure to notify Commissioner of change in address. | 12/21/2000 | Revocation | D00-109 |
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| Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company, Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company, Twin City Fire Insurance Company, Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford, CT |
Using unapproved rates. | 6/19/2000 | $35,000 Fine | D00-28 |
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| Hartford Group, The, Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company, Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company, Twin City Fire Insurance Company, Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford, CT |
Failure to respond. | 3/13/2000 | $10,000 Fine | D00-19 |
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| Health Guard Services of Washington, Bellingham, WA |
Transacting insurance without a proper permit; using unapproved subordinated surplus notes; improper filing of annual statement. | 1/5/2001 | $30,000 Fine | D00-126 |
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| Heritage Foundation, The, Washington, DC |
Transacting insurance without a license. | 5/26/2000 | $250 Fine | D00-35 |
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| Independent Insurance Group, Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA |
Improper handling of premiums. | 3/13/2000 | $500 Fine | D00-27 |
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| Ingle Life & Health Insurance Company, Toronto, Ontario |
Transacting insurance without a proper license; failure to respond. | 1/12/2000 | Cease and Desist | D00-06 |
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| Insurance Services Associates, LTD., Newmarket, Ontario |
Transacting insurance without a proper license. | 1/12/2000 | Cease and Desist | D00-05 |
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| Jackson, Kia N., Scottsdale, AZ |
Failure to respond. | 10/26/2000 | Revocation | D00-101 |
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| Jones, William A., Tacoma, WA |
Failure to respond. | 4/18/2000 | Revocation | D00-32 |
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| Kelsey, Elizabeth J., Seattle, WA |
Misrepresentation; misappropriation of funds; altering checks; transacting insurance without a proper license; preparing and issuing false certificates; fraud. | 7/2/2001 | Revocation | D00-81 |
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| King, Jerry M., Renton, WA |
Failure to respond; engaging in fraudulent transactions. | 9/13/2000 | Revocation | D00-83 |
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| Laurier Indemnity Company, Rorcross, GA |
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. | 8/22/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-75 |
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| Lawson, Clarissa O., Allentown, PA |
Failure to respond. | 5/25/2000 | Revocation | D00-41 |
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| Liberty Insurance Underwriters, Inc., New York, NY |
Failure to respond. | 12/13/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-114 |
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| Londo, Michael A., dba Westside Insurance Service, Kelso, WA |
Failure to report and account for premium; illegal dealing in premium; issuing NSF checks; conviction of a felony. | 6/19/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-48 |
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| Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle, The, Issaquah, WA |
Transacting insurance without a proper license. | 3/17/2000 | $940 Fine | D00-17 |
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| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Foundation, The, St. Louis, MO |
Transacting insurance without a proper license | 8/8/2000 | $645 Fine | D00-58 |
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| Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, MN |
Transacting insurance without a license. | 3/17/2000 | $365 Fine | D00-18 |
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| McCain, Pamela S., Spokane, WA |
Improper handling of funds. | 8/4/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-66 |
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| McClay, Latrice A., Chicago, IL |
Failure to respond. | 9/25/2000 | Revocation | D00-85 |
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| McLure, Kevin M., Spokane, WA |
Failure to respond; improper handling of funds; illegal dealing in premium. | 10/2/2000 | Revocation | D00-88 |
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| Minnesota Life Insurance Company, St. Paul, MN |
Market conduct violations. | 12/18/2001 | Agreement to Amend Practices | D00-127 |
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| National Alliance Insurance Company, St. Louis, MO |
Failure to promptly act upon or investigate claim. | 1/18/2000 | $5,000 Fine | D00-08 |
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| National Health Insurance Company, Chicago, IL |
Failure to file loss ratio documentation by required deadline. | 3/5/2001 | Cease and Desist | D00-118 |
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| National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, Harrisburg, PA |
Failure to respond. | 1/17/2001 | $20,000 Fine | D00-86 |
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| NCM Americas Insurance Company, Baltimore, MD |
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. | 8/9/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-68 |
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| North West Life Assurance Company of America, The, Bellingham, WA |
Failure to pay interest on death benefits. | 1/5/2000 | $55,000 Fine | D00-01 |
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| North West Life Assurance Company of Canada, The, Vancouver, BC |
Failure to pay interest on death benefits | 1/5/2000 | $6,000 Fine | D00-02 |
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| Odyssey America Reinsurance Corporation, Stamford, CT |
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. | 8/3/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-64 |
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| Odyssey Reinsurance Corporation, Wilmington, DE |
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. | 8/22/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-74 |
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| Parker, Jay A., Cicero, IL |
Failure to respond. | 2/8/2000 | Revocation | D00-14 |
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| Pearson, Rick C., Everett, WA |
Failure to respond. | 10/26/2000 | Revocation | D00-100 |
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| Peeples, Jerry J., Chicago, IL |
Failure to respond. | 12/18/2000 | Revocation | D00-107 |
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| Permanent General Assurance Corporation, Nashville, TN |
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. | 8/3/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-65 |
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| Perrigo, Eric W., dba Eric Perrigo Insurance Services, Spokane, WA |
Improper handling of premium. | 4/18/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-31 |
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| Pioneer Life Insurance Company, Chicago, IL |
Failure to comply with guarantee issue requirements. | 12/21/2000 | Cease and Desist | D00-123 |
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| Premera Blue Cross, Premera Health Plus, Mount Lake Terrace, WA |
Emergency room claims practices. | 1/28/2000 | $55,000 Fine | D00-10 |
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| Price, Lucas K., Canton, IL |
Failure to respond; failure to notify Commissioner of change in address. | 12/15/2000 | Revocation | D00-117 |
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| Principal Life Insurance Company, Des Moines, IA |
Market conduct violations. | 12/1/2000 | $100,000 Fine | D00-110 |
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| Regence BlueShield, Seattle, WA |
Emergency room claims practices. | 6/9/2000 | $10,000 Fine | D00-47 |
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| Reliance National Insurance Company, Wilmington, DE |
Failure to promptly investigate claim; failure to promptly provide basis for denial of claim; failure to complete investigation of claim within 30 days; failure to provide acceptance or denial of claim within 15 days. | 8/8/2000 | $5,000 Fine | D00-57 |
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| Reliance National Insurance Company, Reliance National Indemnity Company, Wilmington, DE |
Using unfiled rates and forms. | 6/22/2000 | $160,000 Fine | D00-50 |
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| Sea West Insurance Agency Company, Seattle, WA |
Allowing unlicensed individuals to transact insurance; failure to maintain books & records; improper handling of funds. | 2/14/2000 | $5,000 Fine | D00-23 |
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| Sellers, Dennis W., Lewiston, ID |
Misrepresentation. | 6/14/2001 | Revocation | D00-92 |
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| SEND International, Farmington, MI |
Licensing violations | 8/30/2000 | $550 Fine | D00-53 |
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| Sloan Insurance, Inc., Othello, WA |
Improper handling of premium; failure to maintain records. | 1/26/2000 | $5,000 Fine | D00-12 |
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| St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company, St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company, Athena Assurance Company, St. Paul Medical Liability Insurance Company, Northbrook Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Northbrook Indemnity Company, Northbrook National Insurance Company, Seaboard Surety Company, St Paul, MN |
Failure to file rates & forms; failure to use filed rates; failure to document credits & debits; failure to disclose policy provisions; unfair claims settlement practices; advertising violations; use of unappointed agents. | 5/21/2001 | $125,000 Fine | D00-03 |
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| Stone, Andrew J., Oregon City, OR |
Improper handling of funds. | 7/28/2000 | $1,500 Fine | D00-51 |
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| Stuelke, Kathryn L., Waterloo, IA |
Failure to respond. | 9/25/2000 | $1,500 Fine | D00-51 |
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| Summers, Robert S., dba Summers, Steve Insurance Agency, Granite Falls, WA |
Improper handling of premium. | 5/15/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-36 |
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| Taylor, Arthur L., Apopka, FL |
Misrepresentation; conviction of a felony; failure to respond. | 5/15/2000 | Revocation | D00-38 |
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| Traders & General Insurance Company, Dallas, TX |
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. | 8/29/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-79 |
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| Tran, Viet T., Santa Clara, CA |
Failure to respond. | 8/22/2000 | Revocation | D00-73 |
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| Travelers Indemnity Company, The, Hartford, CT |
Using unapproved rates, failure to fully insure covered motor vehicle service contracts; misrepresentation. | 12/28/2000 | $165,000 Fine | D00-113 |
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| Tusberg, Lee D., Spokane, WA |
Engaged in dishonest and unethical practices in the sale of securities. | 3/19/2001 | Non-Renewal | D00-103 |
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| Universal Surety of America, Houston, TX |
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. | 8/3/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-63 |
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| Universal Underwriters Insurance Company, Farmingham, MA |
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. | 8/18/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-70 |
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| USABLE Life, Little Rock, AR |
Failure to timely file notice of actuary; failure to respond. | 8/21/2000 | $17,500 Fine | D00-67 |
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| ViaticalSettlements.Com, Cole, Charles S., Harmon, Corinne, Victorville, CA |
Transacting insurance without a proper license. | 9/13/2000 | Cease and Desist | D00-82 |
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| Weaver, Duane J., Edmonds, WA |
Conviction of a felony. | 4/3/2000 | Non-Renewal | D00-30 |
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| Western Protectors Insurance Company, McMinnville, OR |
Improper premium increase. | 12/5/2000 | $7,500 Fine | D00-111 |
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| Western Surety Company, Sioux Falls, SD |
Failure to file special liability report by required deadline. | 8/18/2000 | $2,500 Fine | D00-71 |
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| Williams, C. Dell, Chicago, IL |
Failure to respond; misrepresentation; conviction of crimes. | 10/19/2000 | Revocation | D00-95 |
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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. |
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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 | |
Updated 11/29/2011
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