Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Respondent: JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH
Judges: LARRY J. SARTIN
Agency: Department of Financial Services
Locations: Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Filed: Mar. 24, 2008
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, May 15, 2008.
Latest Update: Dec. 26, 2024
SLED
FEB La 2008
REPRESENTING
ALEX SINK
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
STATE OF FLORIDA Boedenton ny, 27220 ene)
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IN THE MATTER OF:
CASE NO.: 83553-08-AG
JONATHAN CRAIG WROTII
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
TO: JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH
4754 SW 14" Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
You, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, license LD. #A291176, are hereby notified that the
Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida has caused to be made an investigation of your
activities while licensed as a public adjuster in this state, as a result of which it is alleged:
GENERAL ALLEGATIONS
!. Pursuant to chapter 626, Florida Statules, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH,
are currently licensed in this slate as a resident health agent, and general lines agent.
2, At all times material 1o the dates and occurrences referred to herein, you,
JONATITAN CRAIG WROTH, were licensed in this state as a resident health agent, and general
lines agent.
3. At all times material to the dates and occurrences referred to herein, you,
JONATITAN CRAIG WROTH, were the president of Florida lirst Insurance & Tax Service
(“Florida First”).
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4, Atno time material to the dates and occurrences referred to herein did Global
Tnsurance Group, Inc. (“Global”) possess a Certificate of Authority from the Florida Department
of Financial Services or the Office of Insurance Regulation to engage in the business of
insutance as an insurer.
5, Pursuant to Chapter 626, Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Financial
Services (“Department”) has jurisdiction over your insurance licenses and appointments.
COUNT I
6. The above pencral allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
7. On or around August 2, 2005, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, sold V.G., of
Pompano Beach, Florida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
8. Th relation to V.G.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH,
individually or in your capacity as President of lirst Florida, directly or indirectly acted as an
agent for, or otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the State of
Florida by, including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information
distributed, about an insurance contract; 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or effectuating an
insurance contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or rates; 4) forwarding an
application; and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
IT 1S ‘HERDF ORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
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eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this stale, or relative to a subject of insurance resident,
located, or lo be performed in this state, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes);
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance. [Section 626.611(7), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section 626.611(8), Florida
Statutes];
(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment. [Section 626.621(2),
Florida Statutes]; and
(c) No person shall, ftom offices or by personnel or facilities located in this state. . .
directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this state in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or effectuation of insurance or annuity
contracts, or renewals thereof;
(2) ‘Lhe dissemination of information as to coverage or rates;
(3) ‘Lhe forwarding of applications; or
(4) The collection or forwarding of premium;
or in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state. [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes].
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9. The above general allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
10, On or around July 7, 2005, you, IQNATHAN CRAIG WROTH, sold M.C., of
Ft. Lauderdale, Slorida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
11. In relation to M.C.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH,
individually or in your capacity as President of First Florida, directly or indirectly acted as an
agent for, or otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the State of
Florida by, including but not limited to; 1) distributing information, or having information
distributed, about an insurance coniract; 2) soliciting, negotialing, procuring, or effectuating an
insurance contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or rates; 4) forwarding an
application; and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
IT 1S THEREFORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this state, or relative to a subject of insurance resident,
Jocated, or to be performed in this state, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes];
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance. {Section 626.611(7), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section 626.611(8), Florida
Statutes];
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(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appuintinent. [Section 626.621(2),
Florida Statutes]; and
(e) No person shall, from offices or by personnel or facilities located in this state. . .
diectly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this slate im:
(1) ‘The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or cffectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof}
(2) The dissemination of information as to coverage or raics;
(3) The forwarding of applications; or
(4) The collection or forwarding of premium,
or in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state. [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes}.
COUNT II
12. The above general allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
13. On or around June 29, 2005, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, sold R.P., of
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
14. In relation to R.P.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, individually
or in your capacity as President of First Florida, directly or indirectly acted as an agent for, or
otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the State of Florida by,
including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information distributed,
about an insurance contract; 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or eflectuating an insurance
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contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or rates; 4) forwarding an application;
and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
IT 18 THEREFORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTII, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this state, or relative to a subject of insurance resident,
located, or to be performed in this state, wilhoul complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes];
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance. [Section 626,611(7), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section 626.611(8), Florida
Statutes];
(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment. [Section 626.621 (2),
Florida Statules]; and
(e) No person shall, {rom offices or by personnel or facilities located in this stale. . .
directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this state in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or cffectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof;
(2) The dissemination of information as to coverage or rates;
(3) The forwarding of applications; or
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(4) ‘Che collection or forwarding of premium;
or in any other mamner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state. [Section
626,901(1), Florida Statutes].
COUNLIV
15. The above general altegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
16. Onor around July 8, 2005, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, sold B.V.1., of
Ft, Lauderdale, Florida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
17, Tn relation to B.V.1.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTII,
individually or in your capacity as President of Nirst Florida, directly or indirectly acted as an
agent for, or otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting surance in the State of
Florida by, including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information
distributed, about an insurance contract; 2) soliciting; negotiating, procuring, or effectuating an
insurance contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or rates; 4) forwarding an
application; and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
TT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitule grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this state, or relative loa subject of itisurance resident,
located, or to be performed in this state, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code, [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes};
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business 0 t
insurance. [Section 626.61 1(7), Florida Statutes];
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(c) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in Lhe transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section 626.61 (8), Florida
Statutes];
(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment. [Section 626.621(2),
Florida Statutes]; and
(e) No person shall, from olflices or by personnel or facilities located in this state. . .
directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized lo transact such insurance in this state in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or effectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof; .
(2) The dissemination of information as to coverage or rates;
(3) The forwarding of applications; or
(4) The collection or forwarding of premium,
or in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state. [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes].
COUNT V
18. The above general allegations arc realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
19, On ot around July 13, 2005, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, sold V.C., of
Pompano Beach, Florida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
20, Inrelation to V.C.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH,
individually or in your capacity as President of First Florida, directly or indirectly acted as an
agent for, or otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the Stale of
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Florida by, including but not limited lo: 1) distributing information, or having information
distributed, aboul an insurance contract; 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or effectuating an
insurance contract; 3) disseminating information as lo coverage or rates; 4) forwarding an
application; and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
IT IS THEREFORE CIIARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocalion of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this state, or relative lo a subject of insurance resident,
located, or to be performed in this state, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes];
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance. [Section 626.611(7), Florida Statutes];
(c} Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section 626.611(8), Florida
Statutes];
(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment. [Section 626.621(2),
Florida Statutes); and
(e) No person shall, from offices or by personnel or facilities located inthis state. . .
directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this slate.in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or effectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof;
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(2) The dissemination of information as to coverage or rates;
(3) ‘The forwarding of applications, or
(4) The collection or forwarding of premium;
or in any other manner represent or assis! such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state. [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes].
COUNT VI
21. The above general allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by relerence.
22, On or around July 14, 2005, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTHL, sold V.F., of
North Miami Beach, Florida, a windslorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
23, In relation to V.F.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, individually
or in your capacity as President of First Florida, directly or indirectly acted as an agent for, or
otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the State of Florida by,
including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information distributed,
about an insurance contract; 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or effectualing an insurance
contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or tates; 4) forwarding an application,
and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following, provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this slate, or relative to a subject of insurance resident,
located, or to be performed in this state, without complying, with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes];
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(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance, [Section 626.611(7), Florida Statutes],
(c) Temonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence lo
engage in the transactions aulhorized by the license or appointment, [Section 626.611(8), Florida
Statutes |;
(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment. [Section 626.621(2),
Vlorida Statutes); and
(e) No person shall, (tom offices or by personnel or facilities located in this stale. . .
directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this state in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or ettectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof}
(2) The dissemination of information as to coverage or rates,
(3) The forwarding of applications; or
(4) The collection or forwarding of premium;
or in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state, [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes].
COUNEVH
24. The above general allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
25, On or around July 15, 2005, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, sold D.R., of
West Palm Beach, Florida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
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26. — Inrelation to D.R.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH,
individually or in your capacity as President of First Florida, dircetly or indirectly acted as an
apent for, or otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the State of
Florida by, including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information
distributed, about an insurance contract; 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or effectualing an
insurance contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage of rates, 4) forwarding an
application; and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
ITIS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRATG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this stale, or rclative to a subject of insurance resident,
located, or to be performed in this state, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes];
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness lo engage in the business of
insurance. | Section 626.611(7), Florida Statutes);
(c) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section 626.611(8), Florida
Statutes];
(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any Jaw applicable 10 the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment, [Section 626,621(2), -
Florida Statutes|; and
(¢) No person shall, from offices or by personnel or facilities located in this state. . .
directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
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insurer not then authorized to iansact such insurance in this state in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or effectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof;
(2) ‘The dissemination of information as to coverage or rates,
(3) The forwarding of applications; or
(4) The collection or forwarding of premium;
of in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to. subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this stale, [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes].
COUNT Vill
27, The above general allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
28. On or around July 11, 2005, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, sold J.V., of
Pompano Beach, Mlorida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
29. Inrelation to J.V.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, individually
or in your capacity as President of First Florida, directly or indircetly acted as an agent for, or
otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the State of Florida by,
including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information distributed,
aboul an insurance contract; 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or effectuating an insurance
contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or rates; 4) forwarding an application;
and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
LL 1S THERLEORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
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(a) No person shall transact in this state, or relative to a subject of insurance resident,
located, or to be performed in this state, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes];
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance. [Section 626.611(7), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section 626.611(8), Hlorida
Statutes);
(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course ol dealing under the licensure or appointment. [Section 626,62] (2),
Florida Statutes]; and
(ec) No person shall, from offices or by personnel or facilities located in this state...
directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this state in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or effectuation ol insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof;
(2) The dissemination of information as to coverage or rates;
(3) The forwarding of applications; or
(4) The collection or forwarding of premium;
ot in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this slate. [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes].
COUNTIX
30. The above general allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
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31. On or around July 8, 2005, you, JONATITAN CRAIG WROTH, sold B-B., of
Pompano Beach, Florida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
32. In relation to B.B.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH,
individually or in your capacity as President of Virst Mlorida, directly or indirectly acted as an
agent for, or otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the Stale of
Florida by, including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information
distributed, about an insurance contract; 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or effectuating an
insurance contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or rates; 4) forwarding an
application; and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this state, or relative to a subject of insurance resident,
located, or to be performed in this state, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes]:
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness Gr trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance, [Section 626.611(7), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of rcasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appoinunent. [Section 626.611(8), Florida
Statutes];
(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment. [Section 626.621(2),
Morida Statutes); and
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(ec) No person shall, from offices or by personnel or facilities located in this stale. . .
directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this state in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or effectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof;
(2) The dissemination of information as to coverage or rates,
(3) The forwarding of applications; or
(4) The collection or forwarding of premium;
or in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect Lo subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state. [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes}.
COUNT X
33, The above general allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
34. On or around July 26, 2005, you, JONATITAN CRAIG WROTH, sold K.St.H., of
Miami, Florida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
35, In relation to K.StIL.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH,
individually or in your capacity as President of First Florida, directly or indirectly acted as an
agent lor, or otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the State of
Horida by, including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information
distributed, about an insurance contract; 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or effectuating an
insurance contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or rates, 4) forwarding an
application; and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
IT 1S THEREFORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of the
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‘Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this stale, or relative lo a subject of insurance resident,
located, or to be performed in this state, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes];
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance. [Section 626.611(7), Florida Statutes],
(c) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. |Scction 626.61 1(8), Vlorida
Statutes);
(a) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment. [Section 626.621(2),
Florida Statutes]; and
(e) No person shall, from offices or by personnel or facilities located in this stale...
directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this slate in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or effectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof;
(2) ‘Lhe dissemination of information as to coverage or rates,
(3) ‘The forwarding of applications, or
(4) The collection ot forwarding of premium;
or in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state. [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes].
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36. The above general allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
37, On of around July 12, 2005, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, sold M.A., of
Boca Raton, Florida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
38. In relation to M.A.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH,
individually or in your capacity as President of First Florida, directly ot indirectly acted as an
agent for, or otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the Slate of
Horida by, including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information
distributed, about an insurance contract; 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, of effectuating an
insurance contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or rates: 4) forwarding an
application; and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
IT 18 THEREFORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions o! the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of (he
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this state, or relative to a subject of insurance resident,
located, or to be performed in this state, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Mlorida Statutes |;
(b) Demonstrated Jack of fiess or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance. [Section 626.61 1(7), Florida Statutes],
(c) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section 626.611(8), Florida
Statutes];
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(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment. [Section 626.621(2),
l'lorida Statutes]; and
(e) No person shall, from offices or by personne] or facilities located in this state. . .
directly or indirectly act as agent for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this slate in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or effectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof;
(2) The dissemination of information as to coverage or rates;
(3) ‘The forwarding of applications, . or
(4) The collection or forwarding of premium;
or in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state. [Scction
626.901(1), Florida Statutes].
COUNT XH
39, The above general allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
40, On or around July }2, 2005, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, sold J.1., of
Delray Beach, Florida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
4). Inrelation to J.1.'s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, individually
or in your capacity as President of First Plorida, directly or indirectly acted as an agent for, or
otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the State of Florida by,
including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information distributed,
about an insurance contract, 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or effectuating an insurance
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contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or rates; 4) forwarding an application;
and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
IT IS LHEREFORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable ander the following provisions of the Morida Insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension of revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this state, or relative Lo a subject of insurance resident,
located, ot to be performed in this state, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code, [Section 624.11, Florida Statutes),
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance. [Section 626.611(7), Florida Statutes);
(c) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section 626.61 1(8), Florida
Statutes |;
(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment. (Section 626.62 1(2),
Florida Statutes]; and
(e) No person shall, from offices or by personnel or facilities ocated in this state. . .
directly or indirectly act as agen! for, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not (hen authorized to transact such insurance in this state in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or effectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thereof;
(2) The dissemination of information as to coverage or rates;
(3) The forwarding of applications, or
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(4) The collection or forwarding of premium;
or in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect o subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this stale. [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes].
COUNT XI
42, The above general allegations are realleged and incorporated herein by reference.
43. Onor around July 6, 2005, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, sold A.B., of
Miami Beach, Florida, a windstorm insurance policy for his home from Global.
44, In relation to A.B.’s transaction, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH,
individually or in your capacity as President of F irst Florida, directly or indirectly acted as an
agent for, or otherwise represented or aided, Global in transacting insurance in the State of
Florida by, including but not limited to: 1) distributing information, or having information
distributed, about an insurance contract; 2) soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or effectuating an
insurance contract; 3) disseminating information as to coverage or rales, 4) forwarding an
application; and/or 5) collecting or forwarding premium.
IT 1s THEREFORE CHARGED that you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, have violated
or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and Rules of the
Department which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of your license(s) and
eligibility for licensure:
(a) No person shall transact in this state, or relative to a subject of insurance resident,
located, or to be performed in this slate, without complying with the applicable provisions of this
Code. [Section 624.11, Mlorida Statutes |;
(b) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness lo engage in the business of
insurance. [Section 626.61 1(7), Florida Statutes |;
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(c) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence Lo
engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section 626.611(8), Florida
Statutes];
(d) Violation of any provision of this Code or any law applicable to the business of
insurance in the course of dealing under the licensure or appointment. [Section 626.621(2),
Florida Statutes]; and |
(c) No person shall, from offices or by personnel or facilities located in this state. . .
directly or indirectly act as agent (or, or otherwise represent or aid on behalf of another, any
insurer not then authorized to transact such insurance in this state in:
(1) The solicitation, negotiation, procurement, or effectuation of insurance contracts, or
renewals thercof;
(2) The dissemination of information as to coverage or rales,
(3) The forwarding of applications, or
(4) The collection or forwarding of premium,
ot in any other manner represent or assist such an insurer in the transaction of insurance with
respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this slate. [Section
626.901(1), Florida Statutes].
WHEREFORE, you, JONATHAN CRAIG WROTH, are hereby notified that the Chief
Financial Officer intends to enter an Order revoking or suspending your licenses and cligibility
for licensure or to impose such penalties as may be proper under the provisions of Sections
626.611, 626.621, 626.681, 626,691, 626.692 and 626.9521 Florida Statutes, under the
procedures and rules set forth in this Administrative Complaint.
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
You have the right to request a proceeding lo contest this action by the Department
pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-106, Florida
Administrative Code. The proceeding request must be in writing, signed by you, and must be
filed with the Department within twenty-one (21) days of your receipt of this notice. Completion
of the attached Election of Proceeding form and/or a petition for administrative hearing will
suffice as a written request. The request must be filed with the General Counsel acting as
Agency Clerk, at the Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East
Gaines Street, Tallahassee, I'lorida 32399-0333. Your written response must be received by the
Department no later than 3:00 p.m. on the twenty-first day after your receipt of this notice.
Mailing the response on the twenty-first day will not preserve your right to a hearing,
YOUR FAILURE TO RESPOND IN WRITING WITHIN
TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS
NOTICE WILT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF YOUR
RIGHT TO REQUEST A PROCEEDING ON THE
MATTERS ALLEGED HEREIN AND AN ORDER OF
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION WILL BE ENTERED
AGAINST YOU,
if you request a proceeding, you must provide information that complies with the
requirements of Rule 28-1 06.2015, Florida Administrative Code. As noted above, completion of
the attached Election of Proceeding form conforms to these requirements. Specifically, your
response must contain:
(ia) The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile. number ( if any) of the
respondent (for the purpose of requesting a hearing in this matter, you are the "respondent”").
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(b) The name, address, telephone number, facsimile number of the attorney or
qualified representative of the respondent (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other
papers shall be made.
(c) A statement requesting an administrative hearing identifying those material facts
that are in dispute. If there are none, the petition must so indicate.
(d) A statement of when the respondent received notice of the administrative
complaint.
(e) A statement including the file number to the administrative complaint.
Tl'a hearing of any type is requested, you have the right to be represented by counsel or
other qualified representative at your expense, to present evidence and argument, to call and
cross-examine witnesses, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of
documents by subpoena.
Ifa proceeding is requested and there is no dispute of material fact, the provisions of
Section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes, apply. In this regard, you may submit oral or written
evidence in opposition to the action taken by the Department or a written slatemenl challenging
the grounds upon which the Department has relied, While a hearing is normally not required in
the absence of a dispute of fact, if you feel thal a hearing is necessary, one will be conducted in
Tallahassee, Vlorida, or by telephonic conference call upon your request.
However, if you dispute material facts which are the basis for the Department's action,
you must request an adversarial proceeding pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57(1), Florida
Statutes, These proceedings are held before a State Administrative Law Judge of the Division of
Administrative Hearings. Unless the majority of witnesses are located elsewhere, the
Department will request that the hearing be conducted in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Failure to follow the procedure outlined with regard to your response to this notice may
result in the request being denied. All prior oral communication or correspondence in this matter
shall be considered freeform agency action, and no such oral communication or correspondence
shall operate as a valid request for an administrative proceeding. Any request for an
administrative proceeding received prior to the date of this notice shal] be deemed abandoned
unless timely renewed in compliance with the guidelines as set out above.
Mediation of this malter pursuant to Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available.
No Department attorney will discuss this malier with you until the response has been received by
the Department.
DATED and SIGNED this / i th; day of Freda
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KAREN CHANDLER
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
, 2008.
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CERTIFICATE QF SERVICE
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| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the forcgoing ADMINISTRATIVE
COMPLAINT and ELECTION OF PROCEEDING has been furnished by Certified Mail to:
JONATHAN CRAIG WROTIH, 4754 5W 14" Sireet, Deerfield Beach, I'L 33442 this / / Th
day of Fe bs Loti att 9 2008,
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Robert Alan Fox, Seflior Attorney
Department of Finangial Services
Division of Legal Services
612 Larson Building
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333
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Docket for Case No: 08-001464PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 15, 2008 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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May 14, 2008 |
Department of Financial Services` Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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May 02, 2008 |
Department of Financial Services` Exhibit List filed.
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May 02, 2008 |
Department of Financial Services` Witness List filed.
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Apr. 28, 2008 |
Order Denying Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction.
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Apr. 25, 2008 |
Notice of Department of Financial Services` Response to Respondent`s Production Request filed.
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Apr. 23, 2008 |
Respondent`s Response to Department`s Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 14, 2008 |
Department of Financial Services` Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 08, 2008 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Apr. 08, 2008 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for May 21, 2008; 9:00 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee, FL).
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Apr. 08, 2008 |
Deaprtment`s Response to Initial Order filed.
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Apr. 03, 2008 |
Respondent`s Compliance with Initial Order filed.
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Mar. 25, 2008 |
Initial Order.
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Mar. 24, 2008 |
Election of Proceeding filed.
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Mar. 24, 2008 |
Respondent`s Answer to Administrative Complaint filed.
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Mar. 24, 2008 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Mar. 24, 2008 |
Agency referral filed.
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