Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Respondent: MARIO SANTANA
Judges: F. SCOTT BOYD
Agency: Department of Financial Services
Locations: Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Filed: Oct. 05, 2017
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, November 30, 2017.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
FILED
JUL: 1 2 17 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
JIMMY PATRONIS
STATE OF FLORIDA
Docketed by
IN THE MATTER OF:
MARIO SANTANA CASE NO.: 179565-15-AG
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
TO: Mario Santana
899 Nandina Drive
Weston, Florida 33327
Mario Santana is hereby notified that the Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida
has cause to be made an investigation of his activities while licensed in this state, as a result of
which it is alleged:
GENERAL ALLEGATIONS
1, Pursuant to chapter 626, Florida Statutes, Mario Santana is licensed in this state as
a customer service representative.
2. At all times pertinent to the dates and occurrences referred to herein, Mario
Santana was licensed in this state as a customer service representative.
3, Pursuant to chapter 626, Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Financial
Services (the Department) has jurisdiction over Mario Santana’s insurance licenses.
4. At all times pertinent to the dates and occurrences referred to herein, Mario
Santana was an employee of Corner Insurance Group, Inc., a Florida incorporated and licensed
insurance agency (Corner or the Agency).
5. At all times pertinent to the dates and occurrences referred to herein, Corner had a
contractual relationship with Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate), whereby Mario Santana, a
licensed customer representative appointed to and employed by Corner, was a “licensed sales
provider” (LSP) authorized by Allstate to solicit and submit insurance business to Allstate on
behalf of the Agency.
COUNT I
6. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
7. On or about February 28, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Yarelys Inglesias as the listed applicant. Mario Santana
signed as the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 80 E. 59th
Street in Hialeah, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
8. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 543 9th Street in Malone (Jackson County), Florida. The
insured motor vehicle’s accurate garage address is 80 E. 59th Street in Hialeah, Florida.
9. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed in the
application.
10. Mario Santana, on behalf of the Agency, knowingly collected as a premium a sum
less that the premium applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was
deprived of the difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater
true premium, and has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana violated or is accountable under one
or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient grounds
to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a license or
appointment:
(a) Section 626.611(1)(e), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department shall
suspend or revoke a license or appointment, or the eligibility to hold a license or appointment, of
any person it finds willfully misrepresented any insurance policy or willfully deceived with
regard to any such policy, done cither in person or by any form of dissemination of information
or advertising.
(b) Section 626.61 1(1)(g), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department shall
suspend or revoke a license or appointment, or the eligibility to hold a license or appointment, of
any person it finds demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance.
(c) Section 626.61 1(1)(i), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department shall
suspend or revoke a license or appointment, or the eligibility to hold a license or appointment, of
any person it finds engages in fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under
the license or appointment.
(d) Section 626.621(2), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department may
suspend or revoke a license or appointment, or the eligibility to hold a license or appointment, of
any person it finds has violated any provision of the Florida Insurance Code or any other law
applicable to the business of insurance in the course of dealing under the license or appointment.
(e) Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department may
suspend or revoke a license or appointment, or the eligibility to hold a license or appointment, of
any person it finds engaging in unfair methods of competition or in unfair or deceptive acts or
practices, as prohibited under part IX of chapter 626.
(f) Section 626.9521(1), Florida Statutes, which provides that no person shall engage
in any trade practice which is defined in part [X of chapter 626 as an unfair or deceptive act or
practice involving the business of insurance.
(g) Section 626.9541(1)(e)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that knowingly making
any false material statement is an unfair or deceptive act or practice.
(h) Section 626.9541(1)(k)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that knowingly making
a false or fraudulent written statement on an insurance application is an unfair or deceptive act or
practice.
(i) Section 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, which provides that knowingly
collecting as a premium or charge for insurance any sum in excess of or less than the premium or
charge applicable to such insurance, in accordance with the applicable classifications and rates as
filed with and approved by the office, and as specified in the policy; or, in cases when
classifications, premiums, or rates are not required by this code to be so filed and approved,
premiums and charges collected from a Florida resident in excess of or less than those specified
in the policy and as fixed by the insurer is an unfair or deceptive act or practice.
COUNT II
11. | The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
12. On or about February 21, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Alistate with Andres Bueno as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed as
the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 901 Golden Cane
Drive in Weston, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
13. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 6445 La Crossa Circle in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 901 Golden Cane Drive in Weston, Florida.
14. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
15. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss,
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana violated or is accountable under one
or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient grounds
to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a license or
appointment: Sections 626.61 1(1)(e), 626.611(1)(g), 626.611(1)(), 626.621(2), 626.621(6),
626.9521(1), 626.954 1(1)(e)1, 626.9541(1)(k)1, and 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT III
16. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
17. On or about January 31, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Dale J. Acosta as the listed applicant.
Mario Santana signed as the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is
listed as 621 Talavera Road in Weston, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
18. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 3135 La Costa Place in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 621 Talavera Road in Weston, Florida.
19. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
Rincon was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was
made for the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was
aware of or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on
the application.
20. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.61 1(1)(e), 626.61 1(1)(g), 626.61 1(1)(i), 626.62 1(2),
626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9541(1)(k)1 and 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT IV
21. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
22. On or about February 26, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Jorge Gonzales as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed as
the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 4303 Reflections
Blvd, Apt. 203 in Sunrise, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
23, The application submitted by Mario Santana falscly and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 3135 La Costa Circle in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 4303 Reflections Blvd., in Sunrise, Florida.
24. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
25. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke your license or appointment, or revoke your eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Scctions 626.61 1(1)(c), 626.611(1)(g), 626.611(1)(i), 626.621(2),
626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(k)1, and 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT V
26. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
27, Onor about February 26, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with David Clancy as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed as
the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 535 Lakeside Circle
in Sunrise, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
28, The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 465 La Costa Circle in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 535 Lakeside Circle in Sunrise, Florida.
29. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
30. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.61 1(1)(e), 626.61 1(1)(g), 626.611(1)(i), 626.621(2),
626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9541(1)(k)I, and 626.9541(1)(o)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT VI
31. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
32. | Onor about February 26, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Fabio Munechika as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed
as the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 2627 Center Court
Drive in Weston, Florida. The policy was issued.
33. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 465 La Costa Circle in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 2627 Center Court Drive in Sunrise, Florida.
34, The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
35, Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. Asa result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626,61 1(1)(e), 626.611(1)(g), 626.611(1)(i), 626.621(2),
626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9541(1)(k)1, and 626.9541 (1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT VII
36. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
37. On or about February 18, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance with Thomas Marinace as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed as the
licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 482 SW 169th Terrace in
Weston, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
38. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 465 La Costa Circle in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 482 SW 169th Terrace in Weston, Florida.
39. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
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or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
40. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.61 1(1)(e), 626.611(1)(g), 626.611(1)(i), 626.621(2),
626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9541(1)(k)1, and 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT VIII
41. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
42. Onor about February 13, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Norma Rhoden as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed as
the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 730 NW 39th Street
in Lauderhill, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
43, The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 6445 La Costa Circle in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 730 NW 39th Street in Lauderhill, Florida.
44, The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
45. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.61 1(1)(e), 626.611(1)(g), 626.611(1)(i), 626.621(2),
626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9541 (1)(k)1 and 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT IX
46. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
47, Onor about February 13, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Jorge Benet as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed as
the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 11613 SW 50th
Street in Cooper City, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
48. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 3135 La Costa Street in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 11613 SW 50th Street in Cooper City, Florida.
49. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and materia] misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for -
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
50. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revokc his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.61 1(1)(e), 626.611(1)(g), 626.611(1)(i), 626.621(2),
626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(c)1, 626.9541 (1)(k)1, and 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT X
51. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
52. On or about February 20, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Andy Cassazza as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed as
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the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 1801 NW 87th Way
in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
53. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 34108 La Costa Circle in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 1801 NW 87th Way in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
54. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
55. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. Asa result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.61 1(1)(e), 626.61 1(1)(g), 626.61 1(1)(4), 626.621(2),
626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(k)1, and 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT XI
56. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
57. Onor about February 18, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Michael Bird as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed as
the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 14973 SW
50th Court in Davie, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
58. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 2933 Hollister Road in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 14973 SW 50th Court in Davie, Florida,
59. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
60. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.61 1(1)(e), 626.61 1(1)(g), 626.61 1(1)(i), 626.621(2),
626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9541(1)(k)1, and 626,9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT XI
61. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
62. Onor about February 19, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Leonardo Miller as the listed applicant, Mario Santana signed
as the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 2935 Kelsey Park
Circle in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
63. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 17653 Weaver Lake Drive in Maple Grove, Florida. The
insured motor vehicle’s accurate garage address is 2935 Kelsey Park Circle in Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida.
64, The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
65. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
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IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.611(1)(e), 626.611(1)(g), 626.611(1){i), 626.621(2),
626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(e)], 626.9541 (1)(k)1, and 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT XIII
66. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
67. Onor about February 28, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Gerardo Gomez as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed
as the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 11529 NW 84th
Terrace in Doral, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
68. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 11529 NW 84th Terrace in Naples, Florida. The insured
motor vehicle’s accurate garage address is 11529 NW 84th Terrace in Doral, Florida
69. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware or
should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
70. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.611(1)(e), 626.611(1)(g), 626.611(1)(i), 626.621(2),
626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9541(1)(k)1, and 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT XIV
71. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
72. On or about February 28, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Octavio Maniglia as the listed applicant. Mario Santana signed
as the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicant is listed as 6708 San Vicente
Street in Coral Gables, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
73. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 6708 San Vicente Street in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 6708 San Vicente Street in Coral Gables, Florida.
74. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address was falsely listed on the
application.
75, Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.611(1)(e), 626.611(1)(g), 626.611(1)(i), 626.621(2),
626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(k)] and 626.9541(1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
COUNT XV
76. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
77, On or about February 20, 2014, Mario Santana submitted an application for motor
vehicle insurance to Allstate with Diana and Yovany Certuche as the listed applicants. Mario
Santana signed as the licensed sales provider. The mailing address of the applicants is listed
as12606 NW 14th Place in Sunrise, Florida. Allstate issued the policy.
78. The application submitted by Mario Santana falsely and fraudulently lists the
motor vehicle’s garage address as 12606 NW 106th Street in Naples, Florida. The insured motor
vehicle’s accurate garage address is 12606 NW 14th Place in Sunrise, Florida
79. The false garage address listed on the application submitted by Mario Santana
was a false and material misstatement of fact. The false and material misstatement was made for
the sole purpose of premium evasion and obtaining a commission. Mario Santana was aware of
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or should have been aware that the motor vehicle’s garage address is falsely listed on the
application.
80. Mario Santana has knowingly collected as a premium a sum less that the premium
applicable to such motor vehicle insurance. As a result, the insurer was deprived of the
difference between the lesser false quoted submitted premium and the greater true premium, and
has suffered a financial loss.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Mario Santana has violated or is accountable under
one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes, which constitutes sufficient
grounds to suspend or revoke his license or appointment, or revoke his eligibility to hold a
license or appointment: Sections 626.61 1(1)(e), 626.611(1)(g), 626.611(1)(i), 626.621(2),
626.9521(1), 626.9541(1)(e)1, 626.9541(1)(k)1, and 626.9541 (1)(0)2, Florida Statutes, as more
particularly alleged in Count I above.
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WHEREFORE, Mario Santana is hereby notified that the Chief Financial Officer intends
to enter an Order suspending or revoking his license, appointments, and eligibility for licensure
as an insurance agent in this state or to impose such penalties as may be provided under the
provisions of sections 626.611, 626.621, 626.681, 626.691, 626.692, and 626.9521, Florida
Statutes, and under the other referenced sections of the Florida Statutes as set out in this
Administrative Complaint. Mario Santana is further notified that the Department intends to seck
aggravation of all such penalties in accordance with the provisions of Rule 69B-231.160, Florida
Administrative Code, and that any order entered in this case revoking or suspending any license
or eligibility for licensure held by him shall also apply to all other licenses and eligibility held by
him under the Florida Insurance Code.
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DATED and SIGNED this ] Oey of _ JU by , 2017.
&
Gregory Thomas, Director,
Division of Insurance Agent & Agency Services
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
You have the right to request a proceeding to contest this action by the Department
pursuant to sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and chapter 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 Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, at
the Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390. Your written response must be received by the Department no
later than 5:00 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.
FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT YOUR WRITTEN RESPONSE IS
RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS
OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE WILL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER
OF YOUR RIGHT TO REQUEST A PROCEEDING ON THE MATTERS
ALLEGED HEREIN AND A FINAL 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 28-106.2015, Florida Administrative Code. As noted above, completion of
the attached Election of Proceeding form conforms to these requirements. Specifically, your
response must contain:
(a) 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 shal] 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) — Astatement of when the respondent received notice of the administrative
complaint.
(e) A statement including the file number of the administrative complaint.
If 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.
If a 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 statement 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 that a hearing is necessary, one will be conducted in
Tallahassee, Florida, 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 procecding 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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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE
COMPLAINT and ELECTION OF PROCEEDING has been furnished by U.S. Certified Mail
to: Mario Santana at 899 Nandina Drive, Weston, Florida 33327, this [lh of
ul uy ,2017.
les A. Bossart, Esq.
artment of Financial Services
Office of the General Counsel
612 Larson Building
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333
(850) 413-4124
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL, COUNSEL
IN THE MATTER OF:
Case No. 179565-15-AG
MARIO SANTANA
ELECTION OF PROCEEDING
I have received and have read the Administrative Complaint filed by the Florida Department of Financial Services
("Department") against me, including the Notice of Rights contained therein, and I understand my options. 1 am requesting
disposition of this matter as indicated below. (CHOOSE ONE)
1. { ] Idonot dispute any of the Department’s factual allegations and I do not desire a hearing. | understand that by
waiving my right to a hearing, the Department may enter a final order that adopts the Notice of Temporary
Suspension and imposes the sanctions sought, including suspending or revoking my licenses and appointments as
may be appropriate.
2. I do not dispute any of the Department's factual allegations and I hereby elect a proceeding to be conducted in
accordance with Section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes. In this regard, I desire to (CHOOSE ONE):
[] Submit a written statement and documentary evidence in licu of a hearing; or
[] Personally attend a hearing conducted by a department hearing officer in Tallahassee; or
f] Attend that same hearing by way of a telephone conference call.
3. [ ] 1 do dispute one or more of the Department's factual allegations. I hereby request a hearing pursuant to Section
120.57(1), Florida Statutes, to be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings. [ have attached to this election form the
information required by Rule 28-106.2015, Florida Administrative Code, as specified in subparagraph (c) of the Notice of Rights.
Specifically, i have identified the disputed issues of material fact.
TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING, YOU MUST FILE YOUR RESPONSE WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE
OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. THE RESPONSE MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN
5:00 P.M. ON THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY AFTER YOUR RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION.
The address for filing is: Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson
Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390.
Signature Print Name
Date: Address:
Date Administrative
Complaint Received:
If you are represented by an attorney or qualified Phone No.:
representative, please attach to this election form his
or her name, address, telephone and fax numbers Fax No.:
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Docket for Case No: 17-005516PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jan. 09, 2018 |
Settlement Stipulation for Consent Order filed.
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Jan. 09, 2018 |
Consent Order filed.
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Nov. 30, 2017 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Nov. 29, 2017 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Oct. 19, 2017 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Oct. 19, 2017 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for December 14, 2017; 9:00 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee, FL).
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Oct. 13, 2017 |
Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
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Oct. 06, 2017 |
Initial Order.
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Oct. 05, 2017 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Oct. 05, 2017 |
Election of Proceeding filed.
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Oct. 05, 2017 |
Request for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Oct. 05, 2017 |
Agency referral filed.
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