The following chart represents a summary of the administrative actions taken against insurance producers and insurance companies by the Division's Enforcement Section between January, 2001 and March, 2001. If you require additional information concerning a particular administrative action, please send your request via e-mail to the Enforcement Email Address.
For each administrative action, please note the following definitions.
| Licensee Name | Type of License | Case No. | Primary Allegation(s) | Disposition | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddy, Brian G. | Agent & Broker | 2581 | Failure to maintain qualities of trustworthiness & suitability | Administrative Decision: $1,000 Fine; License Revocation; Disposition of all interests in any insurance business | 01/17/01 |
| Hellesen, Regina M. Haverhill, MA Plaistow, NH | Agent | 2503 | Failure to maintain qualities of trustworthiness & suitability | Hearing Officer Decision on Administrative Pleadings; License Revocation; Prohibition against maintaining interest in any insurance business | 01/18/01 |
| Pybas, William K. East Douglas, MA | Broker | 2314 | Failure to remit premium to insurance company; Misrepresentation on insurance license applications | Consent Agreement: 10 year license revocation; Disposition of all interests in any insurance business | 01/30/01 |
| Holt, Timothy S. Greenville, SC | Agent | 2811 | Misrepresentation | Settlement Agreement: $1,500 Fine; Cease & Desist | 01/31/01 |
| Kerr, Richard C. Jr. Wellesley, MA | Agent | 3358 | Misrepresentation on insurance license applications | Settlement Agreement: $1,500 Fine; Cease & Desist | 02/16/01 |
| Smith, Michael K. Swansea, MA | Agent | 2567 | Conversion of life insurance cash values to his own use and benefit; Failure to maintain qualities of trustworthiness & suitability. | Hearing Officer decision on motion for summary judgement; license revocation; disposition of all interest in any insurance business. | 02/20/01 |
| Lee, Joon Il Brighton, MA | Agent & Broker | 3337 | Misrepresentation on insurance license applications | Settlement Agreement: $4,000 Fine; Cease & Desist | 02/23/01 |
| Castagnino, Frank J. & Frank Casty Insurance Agency West Newton, MA | Agent & Broker | 2970 | Misrepresentation in sale of workers' compensation insurance; Failure to remit workers' compensation insurance premiums to carrier | Consent Agreement: Permanent license revocation; disposition of all interests in any insurance business | 02/27/01 |
| Knox, Joseph P. Natick, MA | Agent & Broker | 2675 | Misrepresentation on insurance license applications | Settlement Agreement: $5,000 Fine; Cease & Desist | 02/28/01 |
| O'Rourke, John J. Dba O'Rourke Insurance Agency Cranston, RI | Unlicensed | 3388 | Acting as corporate insurance broker without appropriate MA license | Consent Agreement: Cease & Desist | 02/28/01 |
| Pawtucket Mutual Insurance Company Pawtucket, RI | Property/Casualty Company | 3434 | Failure to report statistical data | Settlement Agreement; $500 Fine | 02/28/01 |
| Smith, Billy J. Boston, MA | Broker | 3305 | Misrepresentation on insurance license application | Settlement Agreement; Cease & Desist | 03/02/01 |
| Ryan, Suzanne C. Easton, CT | Agent & Broker | 3334 | Misrepresentation on insurance license applications | Settlement Agreement: $500 Fine; Cease & Desist | 03/02/01 |
| McKenna Insurance Agency Somerville, MA | Unlicensed | 3487A | Impersonation | Settlement Agreement: $7,500 Fine; Directive to obtain license within 30 days | 03/14/01 |
| Parramore, Larry Miami, FL | Non-resident agent | 3353 | Misrepresentation on MA insurance license application | Settlement Agreement: License Revocation; Disposition of all interests in any insurance business | 03/15/01 |
| Woods, Michael R. | Adjuster | 3455 | Misrepresentation on insurance licensing application(s) | Settlement Agreement: $500 administrative assessment, cease & desist | 03/20/01 |
| Apple Valley Agency, Inc. Greenville, RI | Unlicensed | 3391 | Acting as corporate insurance broker without appropriate MA license | Consent Agreement: $4,650 Fine; Cease & Desist; | 03/23/01 |
| Cosgrove, William C. Campton, NH | Agent | 3318 | Misrepresentation on insurance license applications | Consent Agreement: $2,000 Fine; Cease & Desist | 03/29/01 |
| American Automobile Insurance Company Creve Coeur, PA | Property/Casualty Company | 3480 | Failure to properly rate certain motorcycle insurance policies | Consent Agreement: $2,300 Fine; Restitution to 23 insureds; | 03/29/01 |
| ABA Insurance Agency Inc. Brighton, MA | Agent & Broker | 3469 | Misrepresentation on motor vehicle insurance application | Settlement Agreement: $1,500 Fine; Cease and Desist | 03/29/01 |
| Hanover Insurance Company Worcester, MA | Property/Casualty Company | 3323 | Payment of commissions to an unlicensed entity | Consent Agreement: $7.040 Fine; Cease & Desist | 03/30/01 |