Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler took disciplinary action in October against insurance companies, agents and brokers who violated state insurance regulations.
A summary of cases of interest to Washington consumers is below.
Insurance companies
UnitedHealthcare of Washington, Seattle; fined $30,000
Kreidler fined the health insurer for law violations during calendar year 2017, including:
Agents and brokers
Brian Boldman Insurance Agency, Maple Valley, Wash.; fined $3,000
Brian Boldman, Maple Valley, Wash., fined $2,000
Eric Wiest, Newcastle, Wash.; license revoked
Lanceing Huntington, Snohomish, Wash.; fined $500
Claudia Vasquez, Tacoma, Wash.; fined $1,000
Carol Thomas, Port Orchard, Wash.; fined $2,000,
Other organizations
Murray Becker, Houston, Texas; ordered to cease and desist
Danny Hudson and Seattle Auto Appraisers, Houston, Texas; ordered to cease and desist
Since 2001, Kreidler has assessed more than $28 million in fines, which are deposited in the state’s general fund to pay for state services.
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