Enforcement Actions
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INSURER LICENSES
Cease and Desist Order
(None)
Revocation
Medical Savings Insurance Company; E-Case #2404; Order effective July 1, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-14-217-Grounda exists for delinquency proceeding under Chapter 27 of Utah Insurance Code if Respondent were a domestic insurer.
License Limitation(s): COA revoked
The Guarantee Title and Trust Company; E-Case #2360; Order effective March 24, 2009.
Violation: 31A-14-217-Grounds exists for delinquency proceeding under Chapter 27 of Utah Insurance Code if Respondent were a domestic insurer.
License Limitation: COA revoked
Probation
Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Company; E-Case #2350 Order effective March 09, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-26-201-In utilizing the services of an adjuster that was not licensed in this state.
Forfeiture: $5,000
License Limitation: Probation 24 months
Suspension
(None)
Forfeitures
Banker Fidelity Life Insurance Co.; E-Case #2478 Order effective August 6, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(4), in failing to submit a timely response to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
Administrative Forfeiture: 750
Senior Health Co. of Pennsylvania; E-Case #2475; Order effective August 5, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-2-202(4), in failing to submit a timely response to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
Administrative Forfeiture: 750
Ace American Insurance Co. E-Case #2435; Order effective June 8, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-21-201(1) (a) In utilizing an application form in the marketing that had not .been files the Commissioner in its final form.
Forfeiture: $141,500
PAYSOURCEUSA E-Case #2401; Order effective April 7, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-2-202(4) Failed to timely respond to an inquiry of the commissioner.
Forfeiture: $750
Motor Club of America Enterprises. E-Case #2455 Order effective July 2, 2009.
Violation(s) 31A-4-113.In failing to file its renewal for 2009.
Forfeitures: $1,000
Auto Club of America, Corp.. E-Case #2453 Order effective July 2, 2009.
Violation(s) 31A-4-113.In failing to file its renewal for 2009.
Forfeitures: $1,000
WESTERN NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY: E-Case #2388; Order effective May 11, 2009.
Violations: 31A-16-105(2)(c)(v))- Failure to report Form B;
31A-16-105(2)(c)(iv) Failure to file Form D;
31A-16-105(2)(c)(vi) Failure to report Reinsurance Agreement with parent company in Form B filing; &
31A-113.5(d) Failure to timely pay the annual NAIC filing fees.
Forfeiture: $3,000
Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Company; E-Case #2350 Order effective March 09, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-26-201-In utilizing the services of an adjuster that was not licensed in this state.
Forfeiture: $5,000
License Limitation: Probation 24 months
Standard Security Life Ins. Co. of NY; E-Case #2381 Order effective February 24 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(4) In failing to submit a timely response to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
Forfeiture: $750
INDIVIDUAL & AGENCY LICENSES
Cease and Desist Order
Stephen A. Freidin; E-Case #2512 Order effective September 15, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-2-308-1(b)(i)-failed to comply with previous order.
Forfeiture: $100
Stewart Water Information, LLC... E-Case #2282 Order effective October 10, 2008.
Violation(s) 31!-23a-111(6) and 31A-23a-103(1).In acting as a title insurance agency in the State of Utah after its license has lapsed.
Limitations: Cease & Desist.
National Home Protection, Inc. E-Case #2433; Order effective June 10, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-1-301(83) & 31A-1-301(85) In marketing, selling or issuing such contract in the State of Utah constitute the unauthorized business of insurance.
License Limitation: Cease and Desist Order
Revocation
Stacy Wyatt; E-Case #2330; Order effective November 18, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23-105 Submitting false information, 31A-2-202(6) Has been convicted of a crime, 31A-23a-107(2) 31A-23a-107(2) Provided false information
License Limitation: License revoked.
Scott Ryals; E-Case #2425 Order effective November 10, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(ii)(A): Violated insurance statute; and 31A-111(5)(b)(xvii), had his insurance license revoked by another state.
License Limitation: License Revocation
Todd K. Webster; E-Case #2470; Order effective October 29, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-406(3)(b) and 31A-23a-409(6): Converted funds held in escrow to own use
License Limitation: License Revoked
Patriot National Title Ins. Agency; E-Case #2470; Order effective October 29, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-406(3)(b) and 31A-23a-409(6): Converted funds held in escrow to own use
License Limitation: License Revoked
John Christopher South aka John Riqueros; E-Case #2530; Order effective October 29, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-409 Failure to forward funds to trust account;
31A-23a-411.1 Failure to forward premiums receive to insurer.
License Limitation: License Revoked
Muyly H. Ung; E-Case #2430; Order effective October 14, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(1) (b) (x), Respondent failed to meet the requirements for the renewal of his insurance producers license.
license Limitation: License revoked.
Misty Ann Johnson fka Misty Ann Tresner E-Case #2357; Order effective September 30, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-107(2)-Character requirements not met;
31A-23a-402(1)(a)(i) Providing false or misleading information to department.
License Limitation: License Revoked
Darin G. Perkins; E-Case #2481; Order effective August 11, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-107, Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
License Limitation(s): License revoked
Mark Moyle; E-Case #2320; Order effective August 25, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-107(2), Respondent demonstrated that he does meet requirements to hold and agent’s license.
31A-23a-402 (1)(a)(ii)(B)(III), In creating and using duplicate powers of attorney to issue bail bonds
License Limitation(s): License revoked
Cynthia Clements; E-Case #2392; Order effective March 18, 2009.
Violation(s): UCA 31A-2-308, in failing to obey an order of the commissioner.
License Limitations: Revoked
Pamela A. Powell; E-Case #2343; Order effective January 12, 2009.
Violation(s): UCA 31A-2-308, in failing to obey an order of the commissioner.
License Limitations: Revoked
Dana Sue Proft; E-Case #2317; Order effective December 17, 2008.
Violation(s): UCA 31A-2-308, in failing to obey an order of the commissioner.
License Limitations: Revoked
John Gordon Cini E-Case #2409 Order effective April 22, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-2-202(4) Failed to timely respond to an inquiry of the commissioner.
Limitations: License revoked
Craig Kendell Mason E-Case #2408; Order effective April 22, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-2-202(4) Failed to timely respond to an inquiry of the commissioner.
Liitations: License revoked
Kylee Justine Brown; E-Case #2386; Order effective May 11, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-107(2) - Actions demonstrate that she does not meet the character requirements, competent and trustworthy, to hold an insurance license.
31A-23a-402(1)(A)(i) - Forged signatures of applicants on insurance applications.
31A-23a-111(5)(b)(i) - is unqualified for a license because:
31A-23a-111(5)(b)(i)(ii) - violated an insurance statute;
31A-23a-111(5)(b)(xvi) - used dishonest practices or demonstrates untrustworthiness in the conduct of business; and
31A-23a-111(5)(b)(xviii) - forging another’s names on an applications for insurance.
License Limitation: License revoked
Julie Kaye Holden, E-Case #2324; Order effective May 21, 2009.
Violation(s):
31A-2-202(6)-Submitting false information on application
31A-23a-105(2)-Failing to notify department of conviction
31A-23a-105(2)-Failed to report an administrative action taken against license
31A-23a-107(2)-Character requirements not met
31A-23a-111(5)(b)(i)- Unqualified for license
31A-23a-111(5)(b)(ii)- Failure to pay final judgment
31A-23a-111(5)(b)(ii)- Provided information on application that is incorrect, misleading, incomplete or materially untrue.
License Limitation: License Revoked
Tamara Eryn Sibson; E-Case #2266; Order effective April 30, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(4), Failing to submit a timely response to a inquiry from the Commissioner.
License Limitation: License revoked
Christopher Glenn Graff: E-Case #2372 Order effective April 21, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-107(2) does not meet character requirements to hold an insurance agents license.
License Limitation: License revoked.
Rick C Gates; E-Case #2193; Order effective 2/12/2009.
Violation(s):31A-23a-111 - Respondent was convicted of a felony.
License Limitation: Revocation
Forfeiture: None noted
Bryan G Smith; E-Case #2353 Order effective April 15, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-107(2)-Demonstrated that he does not meet character requirements to hold an insurance license.
License Limitation: License revoked
Wayne Robert Wielgos; E-Case #2346; Order effective March 25, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105 - Failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: License revoked
Trevor D. Losse; E-Case #2342 Order effective February 26, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(4)-failed to submit a timely response to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
Forfeiture:
License Limitation: License revoked
Mark Ferguson; E-Case #2307 Order effective February 26, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-2-202(4)-failed to submit a timely response to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
Forfeiture:
License Limitations: License revoked
Dana Brett Polk; E-Case #2177 Order effective February 26, 2009
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
Forfeiture:
License Limitation: License revoked
Vindo V. Patel; E-Case #2321 Order effective February 26, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(4)-failed to submit a timely response to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
Forfeiture:
License Limitation: License revoked
Nelson Casceiro; E-Case #2338 Order effective February 26, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(4) failed to submit a timely response to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
Forfeiture:
License Limitation: License revoked
William R. Hess; E-Case #2340 Order effective February 26, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(4)-failed to submit a timely response to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
Forfeiture:
License Limitation: License revoked
John J. Lauber Jr.; E-Case #2347 Order effective February 24, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-107(2), Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
License Limitation: License revoked.
Rick C Gates; E-Case #2193; Order effective 2/12/2009.
Violation:31A-23a-111 - Respondent was convicted of a felony.
License Limitation: Revocation
Forfeiture: None
Kym Jemes; E-Case #2263; Effective December 18, 2008.
Violations:31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose other states administrative action taken against her license. 31A-23a-412(1)(c) - The Respondent failed to notify the office of the Commissioner of address change. 31A-2-202(4)(a) - The Respondent failed to respond to the office of the Commissioner. License Limitation: Revocation
William Bland; E-Case #2264; Effective December 18, 2008.
Violations:31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose other states administrative action taken against his license. 31A-23a-412(1)(c) - The Respondent failed to notify the office of the Commissioner of address change. 31A-2-202(4)(a) - The Respondent failed to respond to the office of the Commissioner.
License Limitation: Revocation
James E. Henrichsen; E-Case #2309; Order effective December 17, 2008.
Violations: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose criminal history. 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(ix) - Respondent provided information in an insurance application that is incorrect, misleading, incorrect, or materially untrue. 31A-23a-107(2) - Respondent fails to meet the character requirements to hold a license.
License Limitation: Revocation
Around the Clock Bail Bonds; E-Case #2205; Order effective November 4, 2008.
Violations: 31A-35-601(2) – The acts or conduct of any bail bond producer who acts in the scope of the authority delegated to him by the bail bond surety. Are considered to be the acts or conduct of the bail bond surety for which the bail bond producer is acting as agent; 31A-23a-402(1)(a)(i) - Respondent made a communication relating to an insurance contract that contains false and misleading information; 31A-23a-409 – Respondent violated trust obligations for funds collected; R590-186-7(8)- The Respondent failed to return collateral taken as security.
License Limitations: Revocation
Hometown Bail Bonds; E-Case #2205; Order effective November 4, 2008.
Violations: 31A-35-601(2) – The acts or conduct of any bail bond producer who acts in the scope of the authority delegated to him by the bail bond surety. Are considered to be the acts or conduct of the bail bond surety for which the bail bond producer is acting as agent; 31A-23a-402(1)(a)(i) - Respondent made a communication relating to an insurance contract that contains false and misleading information; 31A-23a-409 - Respondent violated trust obligations for funds collected; R590-186-7(8) - The Respondent failed to return collateral taken as security.
License Limitation: Revocation
Thomas Scott Hatrick; E-Case #2205; Order effective November 4, 2008.
Violations: 31A-23a-402(1)(a)(i) - Respondent made a communication relating to an insurance contract that contains false and misleading information; 31A-23a-409 – Respondent violated trust obligations for funds collected; R590-186-7(8)- The Respondent failed to return collateral taken as security.
License Limitation: Revocation
Forfeiture: $35,000 is suspended if all the collateral and premiums are returned in the Sahatvalieyev matter within 30 days.
Katrina Mullins; E-Case #2251; Order effective October 20, 2008.
Violation: R590-102-12(2) - Respondent failed to pay paper processing fee.
License Limitation: Revocation
Gary Brockett; E-Case #2214; Order effective October 20, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-202(3)(b)(i)(A) - Respondent failed to provide the Department of proof the continuing education hours were met.
License Limitation: Revocation
Akilah Williams; E-Case #2146; Order effective October 20, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)(b) Respondent failed to disclose criminal history and an administrative action taken against her by another state on her license application;
License Limitation: Revocation
Gary Brockett; E-Case #2214; Order effective October 20, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-202(3)(b)(i)(A) - Respondent failed to provide the Department of proof the continuing education hours were met.
License Limitation: Revocation
Philip J. Timothy; E Case # 2233; Effective September 22, 2008
Violation: Philip J Timothy was convicted of multiple felonies in the conduct of doing the business of insurance. Respondent's conviction demonstrates that he no longer meets character requirements of UCA 31A-23a-107(2).
License Limitation: Revocation
Kieu My Wong; E-Case #2105; Order effective: 9-22-2008
Violations: 31A-23a-105(2) and 31A-2-202(6) - Respondent knowingly made a misstatement on a renewal application by failing to report actions taken by other states against Respondent’s insurance agent’s licenses in those states. 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(i) - Respondent is unqualified for a license; 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(ii)(A) - has violated an insurance statute; 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(ix) - has provided information in a license application that is incorrect, misleading or materially untrue; 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(xi) - has obtained a license through misrepresentation or fraud; and 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(xvii) - has had an insurance license denied or revoked in any other state.
License Limitation: Revocation
Jeffrey Robert O’Brien; E-Case #2175; Order effective September 17, 2008.
Violation: Default & Default Order, pursuant to Utah Code Annotated Section 63G-4-209, and more than 30 days having lapsed since the mailing of the Complaint and Notice of Formal Adjudicative Proceeding in this matter, and no response having been received, the default of the Respondent is hereby entered.
License Limitation: Revocation
Mike Padilla; E-Case #2141; Order effective September 17, 2008.
Violation: Default & Default Order, pursuant to Utah Code Annotated Section 63G-4-209, and more than 30 days having lapsed since the mailing of the Complaint and Notice of Formal Adjudicative Proceeding in this matter, and no response having been received, the default of the Respondent is hereby entered.
License Limitation: Revocation
Dee L. Magleby; E-Case #2113; Order effective June 30, 2008.
Violations: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose criminal activity at the time he applied for a license; 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(i) – Respondent no longer is qualified for a license. 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(xi)- Respondent obtained a license through misrepresentation or fraud.
License Limitation: Revocation
Ava Gardner; E-Case #2054; Order effective July 1, 2008. Violation: R590-102-15(7) & 31A-2-308: Respondent failed to obey the Order of the commissioner in failing to pay an administrative forfeiture and address correction fee.
License Limitation: Revocation
Steven D Brantley; E-Case #2028; Order effective 7-14-2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(i) Unqualified for a license and 111(5)(b)(ii)(a) has violated an insurance statue. Numerous violations of his fiduciary duties.
License Limitation: Revocation of his license
Forfeiture: None noted
Robert Wilcoxen; E-Case #2110; Order effective August 6, 2008.
Violations: 31A-23a-111 (5)(b)(i) – is unqualified for a license; -111(5)(b)(ii)(A), has violated an insurance statute; -111(5)(b)(xiii)(B), has intentionally misrepresented the terms of an application for insurance; -111(5)(b)(xi), has admitted or has been found to have committed any insurance fraud; -111(5)(b)(xvi), in the conduct of business has demonstrated untrustworthiness or financial irresponsibility; -111(5)(b)(xviii), has forged another’s name to an application of insurance; and –111(5)(b)(xxiv), has engaged in methods and practices in the conduct of business that endangers the legitimate interests of his customers and the public.
License Limitation: Revocation
Forfeiture: N/A
Marla M Hall; E Case # 2073; Effective August 13, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-107(2) - Respondent's conviction of 2nd and 3rd degree felonies in the conduct of her insurance business demonstrate that she does not meet the character requirements to hold an insurance license.
License Limitation: Revocation of individual license.
Marla's Insurance; E Case # 2073; Effective: August 13, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-111(5)(d) - The owner of Marla's Insurance, Marla Hall, was convicted of several felonies in the conduct of her insurance business. Hall's license was revoked.
If a natural person named on the agency license commits an act that is grounds for revoking the natural person's license, the commissioner may revoke the agency license.
License Limitation: Revocation
Kristia Madison Barrow; E-Case #2204; Order effective August 12, 2008.
Violations: R590-102-12(2) - Respondent failed to pay a paper processing fee.
License Limitation: Revocation
Jason L Patterson; E-Case #2154; Order effective July 28, 2008.
Violations: 31A-23a-401(1)(a)(i) - Respondent made false or misleading information relating to an insurance policy. 31A-31-103(1) - Respondent committed a fraudulent insurance act. 31A-23a-409 - Respondent failed to forward premium received.
License Limitation: Revocation
Kenneth D. Dorris; E-Case #2071; Order effective July 1, 2008.
Violations: R590-102-15(7) - Respondent failed to obey the Order of the commissioner in failing to pay an administrative forfeiture and address correction fee; 31A-2-308 - Mr. Dorris failed to obey an order of the commissioner.
License Limitation: Revocation
Forfeiture: $135
Joshua L. Bradshaw: E-Case #2137; Order effective July 8, 2008
Violations: Utah Administrative Rule R590-102-12(2) - Respondent failed to pay a paper processing fee. 31A-2-308 - failing to pay an administrative forfeiture and failure to obey an order of the Commissioner.
License Limitation: Revocation
Forfeiture: $125.00
Bonnie Lue Bartlett; E-Case #2050 Order effective: 7-1-08
Violations: R590-102-12(2) - Respondent failed to obey the Order of the commissioner in failing to pay an administrative forfeiture and paper processing fee; 31A-2-308 - Ms. Bartlett failed to obey an order of the commissioner.
License Limitation: Revocation
Mark D. Foley: E Case # 2109 Order effective date July 8, 2008
Violations: Respondent was convicted of one count False/Fraudulent Insurance Claims, a 2nd degree felony, one count 3rd degree felony, Unlawful Dealing by a Fiduciary and a 2nd degree felony all dealing with the issuance of fraudulent surety bonds.
Respondent's conviction demonstrates that he no longer meets character requirements of UCA 31A-23a-107(2). Issuing fraudulent surety bonds violates 31A-23a-402(1)(a)(i)
License Limitation: Revocation
Forfeiture: None
Michael J Carreon; E-Case #2149; Order effective July 1, 2008.
Violations: R590-102-15(7) - Respondent failed to obey the Order of the commissioner in failing to disclose criminal history at the time the Respondent applied for a license; 31A-2-308 - Mr. Carreon failed to obey an order of the commissioner.
License Limitation: Revocation
Suspension
All American Bail Bonds; E-Case #2376 Order effective February 23, 2009.
Violation: 31A-35-404 Failure to meet minimum financial requirements for a surety bond license.
License Limitation: Suspended 2-23-09 to 3-3-09
Probation
Chad Thomas Rumfelt; E-Case #2395; Order effective March 26, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-107(a), Failure to notify revocation of license by another state.
License Limitation(s): Probation 12 months.
Administrative forfeiture: $ 500
John Victor Wagner; E-Case #2219; Order effective May 20, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-105(2)-Failed to report an administrative action taken by another state.
31A-2-202(4) Failed to timely respond to an inquiry of the commissioner.
Forfeiture: $500
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Dragan Djordjevic; E-Case #2377 Order effective May 4, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
Forfeiture: $500
License Limitation: 24 months probation
Chad Keith Butler; E-Case #2352; Order effective May 4, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-302(1), Respondent acted as a representative of Title One Title Agency without being designated on the Agency’s license. Rule 590-153-6.B, In co-advertising with title clients.
Forfeiture: $250
License Limitation: Probation 12 months.
Financial Harbor, LLC E-Case #2384 Order effective April 27, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(6)-In providing information on a license application that was incorrect misleading or materially untrue.
Forfeiture: $ 250
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Matthew Tyson Englestead; E-Case #2364 Order effective April 22, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-105(2) and, 31A-23a-202(6) - In submitting false information on application by stating he had not been convicted of a crime.
Forfeiture: $250
License Limitation: Probation 12 months
Colin Thomas Lillie; E-Case #2348 Order effective April 22, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) and, 31A-23a-202(6) - In submitting false information on application by stating he had not been convicted of a crime.
Forfeiture: $500
License Limitation: Probation 12 months
Ross Erwin Goodman; E-Case #2339 Order effective March 23, 2008.
Violation(s): 31A-23A-402(1)(a)(i), R590-154-11(A) - Unfair inducement.
Forfeiture: $500
License Limitations: 12 months probation
Daniel A. Gomez; E-Case #2359; Order effective March 24, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-107, Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
Forfeiture: $250
License Limitation: Probation 24 months
Karl Jessop; E-Case #2322; Order effective March 3, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)(b) Respondent failed to disclose criminal history and an administrative action taken against her by another state on her license application;
Forfeiture: $250
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Linda Dian Nielson; E-Case #2304 Order effective January 12, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Forfeiture: $500
Maynard G. Steffens; E-Case #2287 Order effective January 12, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Forfeiture: $500
Sheila Lynn Holmes; E-Case #2280; Order effective January 27, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Forfeiture: $500
Steven C. Leisher; E-Case #2269; Effective January 13, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose an administrative action taken against him in another jurisdiction.
License Limitation: 12 months probation.
Forfeitures: $250
Maynard G. Steffens; E-Case #2287; Effective December 30, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose an administrative action taken against him in another jurisdiction.
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Forfeitures:$500
Linda Dian Nielson; E-Case #2304; Effective December 30, 2008.
Violations: 31A-2-202(6) and 31A-23a-105(2) -The Respondent failed to disclose her criminal history at the time she filed her application for a license.
License Limitation: 24 months probation
Forfeiture: $500.
Nancy Marie Acevedo; E-Case #2279; Effective December 16, 2008.
Violations: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose criminal prosecution taken against her in another jurisdiction. 31A-2-202(6) - Respondent failed to provide accurate and complete information to the office of the Commissioner
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Forfeiture: $250
Atlas Title Insurance Agency Inc; E-Case #2155; Order effective 11-12-2008.
Violations: 31A-23a-406(1)(c) – Respondent entered into escrow agreements where no real estate transaction was in process and title insurance was to be issued.
31A-19a-209(3) & R590-153-5(c) – Respondent failed to charge filed escrow rates in connection with escrow agreements.
License Limitation: Probation
Forfeiture: $2500
Michelle McGuire Jensen; E-Case #2250; Order effective December 15, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-406; 31A-23a-103(1)(a) – Respondent acted as a title escrow producer without being licensed.
License Limitation: Probation
Forfeiture: $5000.
Brandon James Nelson; E-Case #2222; Order effective August 21, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent provided false information in his application for license.
License Limitation: Probation
Forfeiture: $500.
McKay Lee Vercimak; E-Case #2223; Order effective September 10, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent provided false information in his application for a license.
License Limitation: Probation; One year
Forfeiture: $500 to be paid within 30 days of the date of the Order and the respondent has no further similar violations or other substantive violations of the Insurance Code during the probation period.
Erik Jacobsen; E-Case #2244; Order effective October 07, 2008
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose criminal history on license application.
License Limitation: 2 year probation
Forfeiture: $500 to be paid by October 17, 2008
Joe Edward Arregui; E-Case #2240; Order effective September 5, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose criminal history and administrative action taken against him on his application.
License Limitation: 12 month probation
Forfeiture: $500 to be paid by September 15, 2008.
John Yearsley; E-Case #2239; Order effective August 19, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)- The Respondent failed to disclose his criminal history at the time he filed his application.
License Limitation: 2 year probation
Forfeiture: $500 to be paid within 15 days of the date of the Order.
Patrick Richards Malin; E-Case #2216; Order effective Aug. 29, 2008.
Violation: U.C.A. 31A-23a-105(2)(b)(ii) - Respondent failed to report criminal prosecution to the Department; U.C.A. 31A-2-202 - Respondent did not provide accurate and complete information on licensing application.
License Limitation: Probation
Forfeiture: $250
Chad Huntsman; E-Case #2220; Order effective August 25, 2008.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose criminal history on producer application..
License Limitation(s): One year probation.
Forfeiture(s): $250 to be paid within 30 days of the date of the Order and the respondent has no further similar violations or other substantive violations of the Insurance Code during the probation period.
Kimberly Sanborn; E-Case #2145; Order effective July 16, 2008.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose criminal history on license application and failed to disclose an administrative action from another state.
License Limitation(s): Probation 1 year
Forfeiture(s): $500 to be paid within 30 days of the date of the Order and the respondent has no further similar violations or other substantive violations of the Insurance Code during the probation period.
William J. Moore; Ecase #2031; Order effective 05-13-2008.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-411.1 failed to forward to the insurer premium received from insured; 31A-23a-402(1)(a)(i) gave false and misleading information to the insured
Penalty(ies): Individual license placed on probation for 24 months (05-13-2008 to 05-13-2010).
Forfeitures: $5,000.
Freedom Insurance Agency; Ecase #2031 Order effective 05-13-2008
Violations: 31A-23a-411.1 failed to forward to the insurer premium received from insured;
Penalty: Agency license placed on probation for 24 months (5-13-2008 to 05-13-2010)
Forfeitures: $5,000
Barbara Rufener; E-Case #2021; Order effective 02-28-08.
Violations: 31A-23a-402(1)(a)(i) – Respondent made, caused to be made, or facilitated a communication that contained false or misleading information relating to an insurance policy; 31A-23a-111(5)(b)(xvi)(A) – Respondent used fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business; 31A-23a-111(5)(xvi)(B)- Respondent demonstrated incompetence or untrustworthiness in the conduct of business.
License Limitation: 30 day suspension beginning March 1, 2008; 2 year probation to immediately follow the suspension.
Forfeiture: $1,000 to
License Surrendered
Michael Townsley; E-Case #2434
Order effective: 7-7-2009
Violation: 31A-23a-402 - Unfair marketing practices. Respondent rebated one month's premium to the insured.
License Limitation: Surrender in Lieu
Annette Toms Dickenson; E-Case #2422,
Order effective: 5-26-2009
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose an administrative action taken against the person in another jurisdiction.
License Limitation: Surrender in Lieu
Melinda Rene Pontruff; E-Case #2363; Order effective: 2-9-2009
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose an administrative action taken against the person in another jurisdiction.
License Limitation: Surrender in Lieu
Tonda Lea Davis; E-Case #2290; Effective December 7, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose an administrative action taken against the person in another jurisdiction.
License Limitation: Surrender in Lieu of Administrative Action
Aaron C. Crandall; E-Case #2051: Order effective: 4-10-08.
Violations: R590-102-15(7) - Respondent failed to pay address correction fee which was due on October 6, 2006.
License Limitation: Surrender in Lieu of Administrative Action.
Ashley N. Pedersen; E-Case #2041: Order effective: 1-30-08
Violation: R590-102-15(7) - Respondent failed to pay address correction fee which was due on
November 29, 2006.
License Limitation: Surrender in Lieu of Administrative Action.
Scott Anthony Tesar; E-Case #2252; Agreement effective October 13, 2008.
Violation: R590-102-12(2) - Respondent failed to pay the paper application processing fee which was due by December 31, 2007.
License Limitation: Surrender in Lieu of Administrative
Linda Torres; E-Case #2231; Agreement effective October 20, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose criminal history on license application.
License Limitation: Surrender in Lieu of Administrative Action
Jared Michael Johnson; E-Case #2206; Order effective July 2, 2008.
Violation: R590-102-12(2) - Respondent failed to obey the Order of the commissioner in failing to pay a non-electronic application fee.
License Limitation: Surrender in Lieu of Administrative Action
Julie V. Cloutier; E-Case #2173;
Order effective May 23, 2008.
Violations: R590-102-12(2) - Respondent failed to obey the Order of the commissioner in failing to pay a paper application processing fee; 31A-2-308 - Mrs. Cloutier failed to obey an order of the commissioner.
License Limitation: Surrender in Lieu of Administrative Action
Forfeitures
Utah Title and Abstract Co. of Central Utah.. E-Case #2550 Order effective November 18, 2008.
Violation: R590-11-4, R590-11-5 and 31A-23A-413. Failure to timely file an Annual Report
Forfeiture: $2,000
Southern Utah Title Company of Cedar City; E-Case #2313; Order effective October 29, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-506(1)(c),
Respondent did not issue a title policy as part of a split settlement transaction.
Forfeiture: $5000
Staffing America Inc. E-Case #2341; Order effective June 6, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(4), Failed to submit a timely response to the Commissioner.
Forfeiture: $500
Eastwood Title Insurance Agency, Inc. E-Case #2516; Order effective September 30, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-202(4), Failure to respond in a timely manner; Rules R590-102 and R592-11, Failure to pay assessment when due.
Forfeiture: $1,500
Beehive Title Insurance Agency, LC. E-Case #2514; Order effective October 20, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-202(4), Failure to respond in a timely manner; Rules R590-102 and R592-11 Failure to pay assessment when due.
Forfeiture: $1,500
Cascade Title Insurance Agency, Inc. E-Case #2502; Order effective September 2, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-202(4), Failure to respond in a timely manner; Rules R590-102 and R592-11 Failure to pay assessment when due.
Forfeiture: $1,000
Premier Title Insurance Agency, Inc... E-Case #2362; Order effective January 29, 2009.
Violation: R590-153.In charging a fee less than the minimum files charges.
Forfeiture: $1,000
United Agencies of California, Inc., E-Case #2397; Order effective June 25, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Failed to report an administrative action taken by another state.
Forfeiture: $500
Hertz Claim Management Corporation; E-Case #2373; Order effective May 19, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-201(1) - in acting as an independent adjuster without a license. As per 31A-2-308, respondent is subject to forfeitures of twice the amount of profits gained from violations.
Forfeiture: $59,500
Quality Payroll and Benefits; E-Case #2402; Order effective April 07, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-105(6), Failed to report an administrative action taken by another state.
31A-2-202(4) Failed to timely respond to an inquiry of the commissioner.
Forfeiture: $750
License Limitation: None
John Victor Wagner; E-Case #2219; Order effective April 22, 2009.
Violations: 31A-23a-105(2)-Failed to report an administrative action taken by another state.
31A-2-202(4) Failed to timely respond to an inquiry of the commissioner.
Forfeiture: $500
License Limitation: 12 months probation
United Healthcare Services, Inc. E-Case #2314 Order effective May 19, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
Forfeiture: $750
Stephen Pickman; E-Case #2391 Order effective May 19, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
Forfeiture: $500
Judy Needham Prager; E-Case #2306 Order effective January 12, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
Forfeiture: $500
Mt. Olympus Title Agency; E-Case #2385 Order effective May 12, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-406(1) - In acting as an escrow agent in closing a real estate transaction when no policy was issued.
Forfeiture: $500
Mt. Olympus Title Agency; E-Case #2354 Order effective April 13, 2009.
Violation: R590-153-5-5.C - In charging lower fees for certain escrow services than those filed with the department.
Forfeiture: $1000
Dragan Djordjevic; E-Case #2377 Order effective May 4, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
Forfeiture: $500
License Limitation: 24 months probation
Benedict Canyon Productions; E-Case #2398; Order effective May 4, 2009.
Violation: UCA 31A-2-202(6) - Failure to submit timely response to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
Forfeiture: $750.
Financial Harbor, LLC; E-Case #2384 Order effective April 27, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(6) - In providing information on a license application that was incorrect misleading or materially untrue.
Forfeiture: $250
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Matthew Tyson Englestead; E-Case #2364 Order effective April 22, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-105(2) and, 31A-23a-202(6) - In submitting false information on application by stating he had not been convicted of a crime.
Forfeiture: $250
License Limitation: Probation 12 months
Colin Thomas Lillie; E-Case #2348 Order effective April 22, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) and, 31A-23a-202(6) - In submitting false information on application by stating he had not been convicted of a crime.
License Limitation: Probation 12 months
Forfeiture: $500.00
Title One a Utah Corporation: E-Case #2351 Order effective April 03, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-302(1), In allowing Mr. Chad Butler to act as a title marketing representative without being designated on its license.
Forfeiture: $1,500
A-Affordable Bail Bonds: E-Case #2292 Order effective February 07, 2009.
Violation: 31A-35-607-In using forms that had not been filed with the department.
Forfeiture: $1,000
Charlotte Coles Goldston: E-Case #2387 Order effective March 26, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-2-1-failed to comply with previous order.
Forfeiture: $100
Essex National Securities, Inc; E-Case #2273 Order effective March 26, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
Forfeiture: $750
Daniel A. Gomez; E-Case #2359; Order effective March 24, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-107, Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
Forfeiture: $250
License Limitation: Probation 24 months
Healthwise; E-Case #2375; Order effective March 5, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(4) - Respondent failed to timely respond to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
License Limitation: None
Forfeiture: $750.
Additional Activity: Provide requested information.
Regence BlueCross BlueShield; E-Case #2374; Order effective March 5, 2009.
Violation: 31A-2-202(4) - Respondent failed to timely respond to an inquiry from the Commissioner.
License Limitation: None
Forfeiture: $750
Additional Activity: Provide requested information.
Speedy Release Bail Bonds; E-Case #2112; Order effective February 26, 2009.
Violation: Rule R590-130-12.a - Advertising under a name it was not licensed for.
Forfeiture: $6,000.
License Limitation: None
Karl Jessop; E-Case #2322; Order effective March 3, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)(b) - Respondent failed to disclose criminal history and an administrative action taken against her by another state on her license application;
Forfeiture: $250
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Speedy Release Bail Bonds; E-Case #2112; Order effective February 26, 2009
Violation: Rule 590-130-12.a - Advertising under a name it was not licensed for.
Forfeiture: $6,000.
Steven Robert Mechanic; E-Case #2236 Order effective February 02, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
Forfeiture: $ 250
Linda Dian Nielson; E-Case #2304 Order effective January 12, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Forfeiture: $500
Maynard G. Steffens; E-Case #2287 Order effective January 12, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Forfeiture: $500
Sheila Lynn Holmes; E-Case #2280; Order effective January 27, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: 12 months probation
Forfeiture: $500
ECU LLC, aka East Coast Underwriters, LLC; E-Case #2275 Order effective January 26, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: None
Forfeiture: $750
Stephen C. Leisher; E-Case #2269, Order effective January 13 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitations: 12 months probation
Forfeiture: $250
Stephen Ray Arnold; E-Case #2261 Order effective January 06, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: None
Forfeiture: $ 250
Trinity Financial Services, LLC; E-Case #2246 Order effective December 15, 2008.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: None
Forfeiture: $500
Wasatch Land & Title Insurance; E-Case #2158 Order effective January 22 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-402(2)(c) In charging a re-issue rate for a title insurance policy when such was not justified.
License Limitation: None
Forfeiture: $5000
Jeremy Alexander Wolf; E-Case #2305 Order effective February 9, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)-failed to report an administrative action taken against it by another state.
License Limitation: None
Forfeiture: $500
Jason Alan Best; E-Case #2180; Order effective January 13, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2)(b) Respondent failed to disclose criminal history and an administrative action taken against her by another state on her license application;
License Limitation: None
Forfeiture: $500.
Steven C. Leisher; E-Case #2269; Effective January 13, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose an administrative action taken against him in another jurisdiction.
License Limitation: 12 months probation.
Forfeiture: $250
Stephen Ray Arnold; E-Case #2261; Effective January 6, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-105(2) - Respondent failed to disclose an administrative action taken against him in another jurisdiction. License Limitation: None
Forfeitures: $250
License Denied
Matthew J. Bishop; E-Case #2441 Order effective November 11, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-107: Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
License Limitation: License denied
Modibo Diallo; E-Case #2393; Order effective May 11, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-107(2)-Failure to meet character requirements.
License Limitation: License denied
Nicole Anne Esplin; E-Case #2368 Order effective May 11, 2009.
Violation(s): 31A-23a-107 - Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
License Limitation: License denied.
Jorie Scott Loomis; E-Case #2356; Order effective May 4, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-107, Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
License Limitation: License denied.
Haili Crandall; E-Case #2327 Order effective February 26, 2009.|
Violation: 31A-23a-107 - Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
License Limitation: License denied.
Stephen Wesley Oliver; E-Case #2319 Order effective January 22, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-107 - Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
License Limitation: License denied.
Brian Gabriel Krupa; E-Case #2286; Order effective January 22, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-107 - Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
License Limitation: License denied.
Randy Lamar Bloomquist; E-Case #2285; Order effective January 22, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23A-107 - Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
License Limitation: License denied.
Royce Rodgers; E-Case #2284; Order effective January 22, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-107 - Respondent failed to meet the character requirements for licensing.
License Limitation: License denied.
Public Letter of Admonition
Sundance Title Insurance Agency, Inc. I-Case 57821: Administrative Demand for filing of required reports.
Violation: 31A-23a-413, R592-11 - Failure to file the 2008 Annual and Controlled Business Reports by April 30, 2009.
Public Letter of Admonition
Franklin Title Insurance Agency, LLC; I-Case 57655: Administrative Demand to file required reports.
Violation: 31A-23a-413, R590-136-5, and R590-136-5 – Failure to file the 2008 Annual and Controlled Business Reports by April 30, 2009.
Public Letter of Admonition
South Eastern Utah Title Company; I-Case 57810; Administrative Demand to file required reports.
Violation: 31A-23a-413, R592-11 - Failure to timely file the 2008 Annual and Controlled Business Reports by April 30, 2009.
Public Letter of Admonition
Crown Title Insurance Agency, Inc.; I-Case #56888 - Dated June 2, 2009.
Violation: 31A-23a-103. - From November 30, 2008 to January 22, 2009, Crown Title Insurance Agency, Inc. conducted title insurance business during the time the license was lapsed. Evidence of any similar activities in the future may be cause for commencement of an administrative proceeding, which may result in the imposition of sanctions or penalties.
Public Letter of Admonition