Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Respondent: DEBORAH A. AICHELE
Judges: F. SCOTT BOYD
Agency: Department of Financial Services
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Feb. 01, 2019
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Latest Update: Dec. 28, 2024
FILED
JUL 06 2018
FFICER
Docketed by OAS. STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES,
Petitioner,
CASE NO.: 226656-18-AG
v.
DEBORAH A. AICHELE,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Deborah A. Aichele
1500 S. Ocean Blvd., PH1
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Deborah A. Aichele (“Deborah Aichele”), license #P092490, is hereby notified that the
Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida has caused to be made an investigation of her
activities while licensed as an insurance agent in this state, as a result of which it is alleged:
GENERAL ALLEGATIONS
1 Pursuant to chapter 626, Florida Statutes, Deborah Aichele, is currently licensed
in this state as a general lines agent.
2. At all times pertinent to the dates and occurrences referred to herein, Deborah
Aichele was licensed in this state as a general lines agent.
3. At all times pertinent to the dates and occurrences referred to herein, Deborah
Aichele was employed by Hays Companies of Florida (“Hays Companies”).
4, At all times pertinent to the dates and occurrences referred to herein, Deborah
Aichele was a Vice President with Hays Companies.
5. At all times pertinent to the dates and occurrences referred to herein, Jaimie
Hogeland was employed by Hays Companies,
6. At all times pertinent to the dates arid occurrences referred to herein, Jaimie
Hogeland was an Account Manager with Hays Companies.
7. At all times pertinent to the dates and occurrences referred to herein, Jaimie
Hogeland was a member of Deborah Aichele’s team at Hays Companies.
8. Pursuant to chapter 626, Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Financial
Services (the “Department”) has jurisdiction over her license and appointments.
COUNT I
9. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
10. ‘In or around November of 2016, C.G., an Executive Vice President with
Grossinger Autoplex, Inc. (“Grossinger Autoplex”), an entity that owned multiple autodealership
in Illinois, sought to purchase Dealer Open Lot insurance coverage on behalf of Grossinger
Autoplex.
11. ‘In or around November of 2016, Deborah Aichele began assisting C.G. with the
purchase of Dealer Open Lot insurance coverage.
12, OnNovember 30, 2016, Jaime Hogeland sent Deborah Aichele a Dealer Open Lot
insurance coverage proposal for Grossinger Autoplex (the “Real C.G, Proposal”).
13. In relation to the section of the Real C.G. Proposal entitled “Dealers Open Lot -
Option II,” the insurance coverage limits, offered by Certain Underwriters at Lloyds (“CU
Lloyds”), were listed as follows:
$5,000,000 Blanket Per Occurrence (Including Weather)
$5,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Earth Movement
$5,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Flood
14. Deborah Aichele did not send C.G, the Real C.G. Proposal.
15. On November 30, 2016, Deborah Aichele sent C.G. an altered proposal (the
“Altered C.G, Proposal”).
16. In relation to the section of the Altered C.G. Proposal entitled “Dealers Open Lot
— Option II,” the insurance coverage limits, offered by CU Lloyds, were listed as follows:
$ 110,000,000 Blanket Per Occurrence (Including Weather)
$ 110,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Earth Movement
$ 110,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Flood
17, Deborah Aichele altered the Real C.G. Proposal.
18. Deborah Aichele created the Altered C.G. Proposal,
19. C.G. and/or Grossinger Autoplex reviewed the Altered C.G. Proposal.
20. -C.G. and/or Grossinger Autoplex chose Option II of the Altered C.G, Proposal.
21. C.G. and/or Grossinger Autoplex decided to purchase the insurance coverage
listed in Option If of the Altered C.G. Proposal.
22. .G. and/or Grossinger Autoplex believed that the insurance coverage limits
listed in paragraph 16 herein were the insurance coverage limits on the insurance policy that
Grossinger Autoplex had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
23. C.G. and/or Grossinger Autoplex did not know or understand that she/it was sent
an altered proposal by Deborah Aichele.
24. C.G. and/or Grossinger Autoplex did not know or understand that the insurance
coverage limits listed in paragraph 13 herein were the actual insurance coverage limits on the
insurance policy that Grossinger Autoplex had been offered and/or had purchased from CU
Lloyds.
25. The insurance coverage limits listed in paragraph 13 herein were the actual
insurance coverage limits on the insurance policy that Grossinger Autoplex had been offered
and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
26. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she altered the Real C.G.
Proposal.
27. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she created the Altered C.G.
Proposal.
28. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she sent C.G. an altered
proposal.
29. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that the insurance coverage limits
listed in paragraph 16 herein were not the actual insurance coverage limits on the insurance
policy that Grossinger Autoplex had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
30. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that the insurance coverage limits
listed in paragraph 13 herein were the actual insurance coverage limits on the insurance policy
that Grossinger Autoplex had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
31. Deborah Aichele received a commission, from an insurer, agent, broker, or
individual, on the sale of the insurance policy that Grossinger Autoplex purchased from CU
Lloyds. ©
32. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she would receive a
commission, from an insurer, agent, broker, or individual, on the sale of the insurance policy that
Grossinger Autoplex purchased from CU Lloyds.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that, based on some or all of the foregoing facts
contained in this Count, Deborah Aichele has violated one or more of the following provisions of
the Florida Statutes, which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of her license as
an insurance agent in this state:
(a) Section 626.611(g), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of insurance.
(b) Section 626.611(h), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to engage in the
transactions authorized by license or appointment.
(c) Section 626.611(3), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to engage
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 violation of any
provision of Florida Insurance Code or of any law applicable to the business of insurance in the
course of dealing under the license or appointment is grounds for revocation suspension of a
license.
(e) Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to, in the
conduct of business under the license or appointment, engage in unfair methods of competition
or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as prohibited under part IX of this chapter, or having
otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of loss to the public.
(f) Section 626.9541(1)(a)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfait or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make, issue,
circulate, or cause to be made, issued, or circulated, any estimate, illustration, circular, statement,
sales presentation, omission, or comparison which misrepresents the benefits, advantages,
conditions, or terms of any insurance policy.
(g) Section 626.9541(1)(b), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly making,
publishing, disseminating, circulating, or placing before the public, or causing, directly or
indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public:
1, In anewspaper, magazine, or other publication,
2. In the form of a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, or poster,
3. Over any radio or television station, or
4, Inany other way,
an advertisement, announcement, or statement containing any assertion,
representation, or statement with respect to the business of insurance, which is
untrue, deceptive, or misleading.
(h) = Section 626.9541(1)(e)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly:
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Make, publish, disseminate, circulate,
Deliver to any person,
Place before the public,
e. Cause, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated,
delivered to any person, or placed before the public,
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any false material statement.
(i) Section 626.9541(1)(k)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make a false or
fraudulent written or oral statement or representation on, or relative to, an application or
negotiation for an insurance policy for the purpose of obtaining a fee, commission, money, or
other benefit from any insurer, agent, broker, or individual.
COUNT II
33. | The above general allegations and paragraph 25 herein are hereby realleged and
fully incorporated herein by reference.
34. On July 24, 2017, Deborah Aichele sent C.G. a Certificate of Insurance
(‘Grossinger COI”) showing that Grossinger Autoplex was insured with CU Lloyds for the
following insurance coverage limits:
$ 120,000,000 Blanket Comprehensive and Collission (Including Weather)
$ 120,000,000 Earth Movement
$ 120,000,000 Flood
35. Capital One, N.A. was listed on the Grossinger COI as an additional interest.
36, Grossinger Autoplex was not insured through CU Lloyds for some of the
insurance coverage limits that were listed on the Grossinger COI (specifically, Grossinger
Autoplex was not insured through CU Lloyds for the insurance coverage limits identified in
paragraph 34 herein).
37. | Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that Grossinger Autoplex was not
insured through CU Lloyds for some of the insurance coverage limits that were listed on the
Grossinger COI (specifically, Grossinger Autoplex was not insured through CU Lloyds for the
insurance coverage limits identified in paragraph 34 herein).
38. | Deborah Aichele created the Grossinger COI, or the Grossinger COI was created
at the direction, request, and/or supervision of Deborah Aichele.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that, based on some or all of the foregoing facts
contained in this Count, Deborah Aichele has violated one or more of the following provisions of
the Florida Statutes, which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of her license as
an insurance agent in this state:
(a) Section 626.611(g), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of insurance.
(b) — Section 626.611(h), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to engage in the
transactions authorized by license or appointment.
(c) Section 626.611(i), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to engage
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 violation of any
provision of Florida Insurance Code or of any law applicable to the business of insurance in the
course of dealing under the license or appointment is grounds for revocation suspension of a
license.
(ce) Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to, in the
conduct of business under the license or appointment, engage in unfair methods of competition
or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as prohibited under part IX of this chapter, or having
otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of loss to the public.
(63) Section 626.9541(1)(a)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make, issue,
circulate, or cause to be made, issued, or circulated, any estimate, illustration, circular, statement,
sales presentation, omission, or comparison which misrepresents the benefits, advantages,
conditions, or terms of any insurance policy.
(g) Section 626.9541(1)(b), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly making,
publishing, disseminating, circulating, or placing before the public, or causing, directly or
indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public:
In a newspaper, magazine, or other publication,
. Inthe form of a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, or poster,
Over any radio or television station, or
In any other way,
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an advertisement, announcement, or statement containing any assertion,
representation, or statement with respect to the business of insurance, which is
untrue, deceptive, or misleading,
ch) = Section 626.9541(1)(e)l, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly:
b. Make, publish, disseminate, circulate,
c. Deliver to any person,
d. Place before the public,
e. Cause, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated,
delivered to any person, or placed before the public,
any false material statement.
COUNT IIT
39. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
40. In or around November of 2016, C.M., the Controller for Alvin Autoland, Inc.
(“Alvin Autoland”), an entity that owned multiple autodealership in Texas, sought to purchase
Dealer Open Lot insurance coverage on behalf of Alvin Autoland.
41. In or around November of 2016, Deborah Aichele began assisting C.M. with the
purchase of Dealer Open Lot insurance coverage.
42. On November 18, 2016, Jaime Hogeland sent Deborah Aichele a Dealer Open Lot
insurance coverage proposal for Alvin Autoland (the “Real C.M. Proposal”).
43. In relation to the section of the Real C.M. Proposal entitled “Dealers Open Lot ~
Option II,” the insurance coverage limits, offered by CU Lloyds, were listed as follows:
$5,000,000 Blanket Per Occurrence (Including Weather)
$5,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Earth Movement
$5,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Flood
44. Deborah Aichele did not send C.M. the Real C.M. Proposal.
45. On November 19, 2016, Deborah Aichele sent C.M. an altered proposal (the
“Altered C.M. Proposal”).
46. In relation to the section of the Altered C.M. Proposal entitled “Dealers Open Lot
— Option II,” the insurance coverage limits, offered by CU Lloyds, were listed as follows:
$ 40,000,000 Blanket Per Occurrence (Including Weather)
$ 40,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Earth Movement
$40,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Flood
47.. Deborah Aichele altered the Real C.M. Proposal.
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48. | Deborah Aichele created the Altered C.M. Proposal.
49. _C.M. and/or Alvin Autoland reviewed the Altered C.M. Proposal.
50. C.M. and/or Alvin Autoland chose Option II of the Altered C.M. Proposal.
51, C.M. and/or Alvin Autoland decided to purchase the insurance coverage listed in
Option II of the Altered C.M. Proposal.
52, CM. and/or Alvin Autoland believed that the insurance coverage limits listed in
paragraph 46 herein were the insurance coverage limits on the insurance policy that Alvin
Autoland had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
$3. CM. and/or Alvin Autoland did not know or understand that he/it was sent an
altered proposal by Deborah Aichele.
54, CM. and/or Alvin Autoland did not know or understand that the insurance
coverage limits listed in paragraph 43 herein were the actual insurance coverage limits on the
insurance policy that Alvin Autoland had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
55. The insurance coverage limits listed in paragraph 43 herein were the actual
insurance coverage limits on the insurance policy that Alvin Autoland had been offered and/or
had purchased from CU Lloyds.
56. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she altered the Real C.M.
Proposal.
57, Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she created the Altered C.M.
Proposal.
58. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she sent C.M. an altered
proposal.
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59. | Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that the insurance coverage limits
listed in paragraph 46 herein were not the actual insurance coverage limits on the insurance
policy that Alvin Autoland had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
60. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that the insurance coverage limits
listed in paragraph 43 herein were the actual insurance coverage limits on the insurance policy
that Alvin Autoland had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
61. Deborah Aichele received a commission, from an insurer, agent, broker, or
individual, on the sale of the insurance policy that Alvin Autoland purchased from CU Lloyds.
62. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she would receive a
commission, from an insurer, agent, broker, or individual, on the sale of the insurance policy that
Alvin Autoland purchased from CU Lloyds.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that, based on some or all of the foregoing facts
contained in this Count, Deborah Aichele has violated one or more of the following provisions of
the Florida Statutes, which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of her license as
an insurance agent in this state:
(a) Section 626.611(g), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of insurance.
(b) Section 626.611(h), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to engage in the
transactions authorized by license or appointment.
(c) Section 626.61 1(i), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to engage
in fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the license or appointment.
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(d) Section 626.621(2), Florida Statutes, which provides that violation of any
provision of Florida Insurance Code or of any law applicable to the business of insurance in the
course of dealing under the license or appointment is grounds for revocation suspension of a
license.
(e) Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to, in the
conduct of business under the license or appointment, engage in unfair methods of competition
or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as prohibited under part [X of this chapter, or having
otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of loss to the public.
® Section 626.9541(1)(a)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make, issue,
circulate, or cause to be made, issued, or circulated, any estimate, illustration, circular, statement,
sales presentation, omission, or comparison which misrepresents the benefits, advantages,
conditions, or terms of any insurance policy.
(g) Section 626.9541(1)(b), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly making,
publishing, disseminating, circulating, or placing before the public, or causing, directly or
indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public:
1, Ina newspaper, magazine, or other publication,
2. Inthe form of a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, or poster,
3. Over any tadio or television station, or
4, In any other way,
an advertisement, announcement, or statement containing any assertion,
representation, or statement with respect to the business of insurance, which is
untrue, deceptive, or misleading.
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th) Section 626.9541(1e)!, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly:
. Make, publish, disseminate, circulate,
Deliver to any person,
Place before the public,
. Cause, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated,
delivered to any person, or placed before the public,
fee
any false material statement.
a) Section 626.9541(1)(k)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make a false or
fraudulent written or oral statement or representation on, or relative to, an application or
negotiation for an insurance policy for the purpose of obtaining a fee, commission, money, or
other benefit from any insurer, agent, broker, or individual.
COUNT IV
63. | The above general allegations and paragraphs, as well as paragraphs 40, 41, 43,
61, and 62 herein, are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein by reference.
64. On November 21, 2016, Deborah Aichele sent C.M. a revised altered proposal
(the “Revised Altered C.M. Proposal”).
65. In relation to the section of the Revised Altered C.M. Proposal entitled “Dealers
Open Lot — Option II,” the insurance coverage limits, offered by CU Lloyds, were listed as
follows:
$ 40,000,000 Blanket Per Occurrence (Including Weather)
$ 40,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Earth Movement
$ 40,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Flood
66. Deborah Aichele altered the Altered C.M. Proposal.
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67. | Deborah Aichele created the Revised Altered C.M. Proposal.
68. _C.M. and/or Alvin Autoland reviewed the Revised Altered C.M. Proposal.
69. In the alternative to paragraph 50 herein, C.M. and/or Alvin Autoland chose
Option II of the Revised Altered C.M. Proposal.
70. ‘In the alternative to paragraph 51 herein, C.M. and/or Alvin Autoland decided to
purchase the insurance coverage listed in Option II of the Revised Altered C.M. Proposal.
71. C.M. and/or Alvin Autoland believed that the insurance coverage limits listed in
paragraph 65 herein were the insurance coverage limits on the insurance policy that Alvin
Autoland had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
72. _C.M. and/or Alvin Autoland did not know or understand that he/it was sent an
altered proposal by Deborah Aichele.
73. ©.M. and/or Alvin Autoland did not know or understand that the insurance
coverage limits listed in paragraph 81 herein were the actual insurance coverage limits on the
insurance policy that Alvin Autoland had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
74. The insurance coverage limits listed in paragraph 81 herein were the actual
insurance coverage limits on the insurance policy that Alvin Autoland had been offered and/or
had purchased from CU Lloyds.
75. | Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she altered the Altered C.M.
Proposal.
76. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she created the Revised Altered
C.M. Proposal.
77, Deborah Aichele knew or -should have known that she sent C.M. an altered
proposal.
78. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that the insurance coverage limits
listed in paragraph 65 herein were not the actual insurance coverage limits on the insurance
policy that Alvin Autoland had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
79. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that the insurance coverage limits
listed in paragraph 43 and/or 81 herein were the actual insurance coverage limits on the
insurance policy that Alvin Autoland had been offered and/or had purchased from CU Lloyds.
80. On November 22, 2016, Jaime Hogeland sent Deborah Aichele a Revised Dealer
Open Lot insurance coverage proposal for Alvin Autoland (the “Revised Real C.M. Proposal”).
81. In relation to the section of the Revised Real C.M. Proposal entitled “Dealers
Open Lot — Option II,” the insurance coverage limits, offered by CU Lloyds, were listed as
follows:
$5,000,000 Bianket Per Occurrence (Including Weather)
$5,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Earth Movement
$ 5,000,000 Per Occurrence and Aggregate for Flood
82. Deborah Aichele never sent C.M. the Revised Real C.M. Proposal.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that, based on some or all of the foregoing facts
contained in this Count, Deborah Aichele has violated one or more of the following provisions of
the Florida Statutes, which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of her license as
an insurance agent in this state:
(a) Section 626.611(g), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of insurance.
(b) Section 626.611(h), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to engage in the
transactions authorized by license or appointment.
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(c) Section 626.611(i), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is 2 violation to engage
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 violation of any
provision of Florida Insurance Code or of any law applicable to the business of insurance in the
course of dealing under the license or appointment is grounds for revocation suspension of a
license.
(e) Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to, in the
conduct of business under the license or appointment, engage in unfair methods of competition
or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as prohibited under part IX of this chapter, or having
otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of loss to the public.
(f) Section 626.9541(1)(a)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make, issue,
circulate, or cause to be made, issued, or circulated, any estimate, illustration, circular, statement,
sales presentation, omission, or comparison which misrepresents the a advantages,
conditions, or terms of any insurance policy.
(g) Section 626.9541(1)(b), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly making,
publishing, disseminating, circulating, or placing before the public, or causing, directly or
indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public:
1. In a newspaper, magazine, or other publication,
2. Inthe form of a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, or poster,
3. Over any radio or television station, or
4, In any other way,
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an advertisement, announcement, or statement containing any assertion,
representation, or statement with respect to the business of insurance, which is
untrue, deceptive, or misleading.
(h) Section 626.9541(1)(e)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly:
Make, publish, disseminate, circulate,
Deliver to any person,
. Place before the public,
Cause, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated,
delivered to any person, or placed before the public,
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any false material statement.
(i) Section 626.9541(1)(k)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make a false or
fraudulent written or oral statement or representation on, or relative to, an application or
negotiation for an insurance policy for the purpose of obtaining a fee, commission, money, or
other benefit from any insurer, agent, broker, or individual.
COUNT V
83. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
84, In or around October or November of 2016, J.O., a Manager with Orr Auto, Inc,
(“Orr Auto”), an entity that owned multiple autodealership in Texas, sought to purchase Dealer
Open Lot insurance coverage on behalf of Orr Auto.
85. In or around October or November of 2016, Deborah Aichele began assisting J.O.
with the purchase of Dealer Open Lot insurance coverage.
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86. In or around October or November of 2016, J.O. and/or Orr Auto purchased an
insurance policy with Besso Limited Insurance (“Besso”).
87, On or around-November 1, 2016, Deborah Aichele sent J.O. a Besso insurance
policy (“Altered Orr Policy”) showing that Orr Auto was insured with Besso for the following
insurance coverage limits:
USD 80,000,000 ultimate net loss, any one Loss at Named
Locations, subject to
USD 80,000,000 in the aggregate in respect of the peril of
Earthquake.
88. | Orr Auto was not insured through Besso for the amount of insurance coverage
that was listed in the Altered Orr Policy.
89. On November 1, 2016, Besso issued Orr Auto an insurance policy (“Real Orr
Policy”).
90. Pursuant to the Real Orr Policy, Orr Auto was insured for the following insurance
coverage limits:
USD 5,000,000 ultimate net loss, any one Loss at Named
Locations, subject to
USD 5,000,000 in the aggregate in respect of the peril of
Earthquake. :
91, Deborah Aichele never sent J.O. and/or Orr Auto the Real Orr Policy.
92. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that Orr Auto was not insured
through Besso for the amount of insurance coverage that was listed in the Altered Orr Policy.
93. Deborah Aichele created the Altered Orr Policy.
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94, JO. and/or Orr Auto believed that the insurance coverage limits listed in the
Altered Orr Policy were the insurance coverage limits on the insurance policy that Orr Auto
purchased from Besso.
95. _J.O. and/or Orr Auto did not know or urlderstand that he/it was sent an altered
insurance policy by Deborah Aichele.
96. J.O. and/or Orr Auto did not know or understand that the insurance coverage
limits listed in paragraph 90 herein were the actual insurance coverage limits on the insurance
policy that Orr Auto purchased from Besso.
97, | Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she altered the Real Orr Policy.
98. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she created the Altered Orr
Policy.
99. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that the insurance coverage limits
listed in the Altered Orr Policy were not the actual insurance coverage limits on the insurance
policy that Orr Auto had been offered and/or had purchased from Besso.
100. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that the insurance coverage limits
listed in paragraph 90 herein were the actual insurance coverage limits on the insurance policy
that Orr Auto had been offered and/or had purchased from Besso.
101. Deborah Aichele received a commission, from an insurer, agent, broker, or
individual, on the sale of the Real Orr Policy.
102. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she would receive a
commission, from an insurer, agent, broker, or individual, on the sale of the insurance policy that
Orr Auto purchased from Besso.
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IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that, based on some or all of the foregoing facts
contained in this Count, Deborah Aichele has violated one or more of the following provisions of
the Florida Statutes, which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of her license as
an insurance agent in this state:
(a) Section 626.611(g), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of insurance.
(b) Section 626.611(h), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to engage in the
transactions authorized by license or appointment.
(c) Section 626.611(), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to engage
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 violation of any
provision of Florida Insurance Code or of any law applicable to the business of insurance in the
course of dealing under the license or appointment is grounds for revocation suspension of a
license.
(e) Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to, in the
conduct of business under the license or appointment, engage in unfair methods of competition
or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as prohibited under part IX of this chapter, or having
otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of loss to the public.
() Section 626.9541(1)(a)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make, issue,
circulate, or cause to be made, issued, or circulated, any estimate, illustration, circular, statement,
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sales presentation, omission, or comparison which misrepresents the benefits, advantages,
conditions, or terms of any insurance policy,
(g) Section 626.9541(1)(b), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly making,
publishing, disseminating, circulating, or placing before the public, or causing, directly or
indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public:
In a newspaper, magazine, or other publication,
In the form of a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, or poster,
Over any radio or television station, or
In any other way,
Repo
an advertisement, announcement, or statement containing any assertion,
representation, or statement with respect to the business of insurance, which is
untrue, deceptive, or misleading.
(h) —— Section 626.9541(1)(e)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly:
b. Make, publish, disseminate, circulate,
c. Deliver to any person,
d. Place before the public,
e. Cause, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated,
delivered to any person, or placed before the public,
any false material statement.
— i) Section 626.9541(1)(k)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make a false or
fraudulent written or oral statement or representation on, or relative to, an application or
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negotiation for an insurance policy for the purpose of obtaining a fee, commission, money, or
other benefit from any insurer, agent, broker, or individual.
COUNT VI
103. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
104. In or around March or April of 2017, G.F., a Controller with Gulf Coast Auto
Group, Inc. (“Gulf Auto”), an entity that owned multiple autodealership in Texas, sought to
purchase Dealer Open Lot insurance coverage on behalf of Gulf Auto.
105. In or around March or April of 2017, Deborah Aichele was assisting G.F. with the
purchase of Dealer Open Lot insurance coverage.
106. In or around March or April of 2017, G.F. and/or Gulf Auto purchased an
insurance policy with Besso.
107. On Jume 23, 2017, Deborah Aichele sent D.R., an individual employed by Branch
Banking & Trust (“BB&T”), a Besso insurance policy (“Altered Gulf Policy”) showing that Gulf
Auto was insured with Besso for the following insurance coverage limit:
USD 42,000,000 any one Occurrence (Policy Limit).
108. Gulf Auto was not insured through Besso for the amount of insurance coverage
that was listed in the Altered Gulf Policy.
109. On April 1, 2017, Besso issued Gulf Auto an insurance policy (“Real Gulf
Policy”).
110, Pursuant to the Real Gulf Policy, Gulf Auto was insured through Besso for the
following insurance coverage limit:
USD 5,000,000 any one Occurrence (Policy Limit).
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111. Deborah Aichele never sent BB&T, G.F. and/or Gulf Auto the Real Gulf Policy.
112. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that Gulf Auto was not insured
through Besso for the amount of insurance coverage that was listed in the Altered Gulf Policy.
113, Deborah Aiche altered the insurance policy issued by Besso.
114. Deborah Aichele created the Altered Gulf Policy.
115. BB&T, G.F. and/or Gulf Auto believed that the insurance coverage limit listed in
the Altered Gulf Policy was the insurance coverage limit on the insurance policy that Gulf Auto
purchased from Besso.
116. BB&T, G.F. and/or Gulf Auto did not know or understand that it/he was sent an
altered insurance policy by Deborah Aichele.
117. BB&T, G.F. and/or Gulf Auto did not know or understand that the insurance
coverage limit listed in paragraph 110 herein was the actual insurance coverage limit on the
insurance policy that Gulf Auto purchased from Besso.
118. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she altered the Real Gulf
Policy.
119. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that she created the Altered Gulf
Policy.
120. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that the insurance coverage limit
listed in the Altered Gulf Policy was not the actual insurance coverage limit on the insurance
policy that Gulf Auto had been offered and/or had purchased from Besso.
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121. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that the insurance coverage limit
listed in listed in paragraph 110 herein was the actual insurance coverage limit on the insurance
policy that Gulf Auto had been offered and/or had purchased from Besso.
122. Deborah Aichele received a commission, from an insurer, agent, broker, or
individual, on the sale of the Real Gulf Policy.
123. Deborah Aichele knew she would receive a commission, from an insurer, agent,
broker, or individual, on the sale of the Real Gulf Policy.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that, based on some or all of the foregoing facts
contained in this Count, Deborah Aichele has violated one or more of the following provisions of
the Florida Statutes, which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of her license as
an insufance agent in this state:
(a) Section 626.611(g), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of insurance.
(6) ‘Section 626.611(h), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a wiataston to
demonstrate a lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to engage in the
transactions authorized by license or appointment.
(c) Section 626.611(i), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to engage
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 violation of any
provision of Florida Insurance Code or of any law applicable to the business of insurance in the
course of dealing under the license or appointment is grounds for revocation suspension of a
license.
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(e) Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to, in the
conduct of business under the license or appointment, engage in unfair methods of competition
or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as prohibited under part IX of this chapter, or having
otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of loss to the public.
63) Section 626.9541(1)(a)l, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make, issue,
circulate, or cause to be made, issued, or circulated, any estimate, illustration, circular, statement,
sales presentation, omission, or comparison which misrepresents the benefits, advantages,
conditions, or terms of any insurance policy.
(g) Section 626.9541(1)(b), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly making,
publishing, disseminating, circulating, or placing before the public, or causing, directly or
indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public:
In a newspaper, magazine, or other publication,
. In the form of a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, or poster,
Over any radio or television station, or
In any other way,
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an advertisement, announcement, or statement containing any assertion,
representation, or statement with respect to the business of insurance, which is
untrue, deceptive, or misleading.
(h) Section 626.9541(1)(e)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly:
b. Make, publish, disseminate, circulate,
c. Deliver to any person,
d. Place before the public,
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e. Cause, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated,
delivered to any person, or placed before the public,
any false material statement.
(i) Section 626.9541(1)(k)l, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make a false or
fraudulent written or oral statement or representation on, or relative to, an application or
negotiation for an insurance policy for the purpose of obtaining a fee, commission, money, or
other benefit from any insurer, agent, broker, or individual
COUNT VII
124. The above general allegations, and paragraphs 109 and 110 herein, are hereby
realleged and fully incorporated herein by reference.
125. On June 23, 2017, Deborah Aichele sent §.W., a Senior Vice President of Dealer
Finance with BB&T, a Certificate of Insurance (“Gulf Auto COI”) showing that Gulf. Auto was
insured with Lloyds for the following insurance coverage limits:
$ 40,000,000 Collision
$ 40,000,000 Comprehensive (except Flood, Earthquake and False Promise)
$ 40,000,000 Comprehensive — Weather
126. BB&T Insurance Center was listed on the Gulf Auto COI as an additional interest.
127. Gulf Auto was not insured through Lloyds for some of the insurance coverage
limits that were listed on the Gulf Auto COI (specifically, Gulf Auto was not insured through
Lloyds for the insurance coverage limits identified in paragraph 125 herein).
128, Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that Gulf Auto was not insured
through Lloyds for some of the insurance coverage limits that were listed on the Gulf Auto COI
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(specifically, Gulf Auto was not insured through Lloyds for the insurance coverage limits
identified in paragraph 125 herein).
129. Deborah Aichele created the Gulf Auto COI, or the Gulf Auto COI was created at
the direction, request, and/or supervision of Deborah Aichele.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that, based on some or all of the foregoing facts
contained in this Count, Deborah Aichele has violated one or more of the following provisions of
the Florida Statutes, which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of her license as
an insurance agent in this:state:
(a) Section 626.611(g), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of insurance.
(b) Section 626.611(h), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to engage in the
transactions authorized by license or appointment.
(c} Section 626.611(i), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to engage
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 violation of any
provision of Florida Insurance Code or of any law applicable to the business of insurance in the
course of dealing under the license or appointment is grounds for revocation suspension of a
license.
(e) Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to, in the
conduct of business under the license or appointment, engage in unfair methods of competition
or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as prohibited under part IX of this chapter, or having
otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of loss to the public.
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() Section 626.9541(1)(a)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make, issue,
circulate, or cause to be made, issued, or circulated, any estimate, illustration, circular, statement,
sales presentation, omission, or comparison which misrepresents the benefits, advantages,
conditions, or terms of any insurance policy.
(g) Section 626.9541(1)(b), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly making,
publishing, disseminating, circulating, or placing before the public, or causing, directly or
indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public:
In a newspaper, magazine, or other publication,
In the form of a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, or poster,
Over any radio or television station, or
In any other way,
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an advertisement, announcement, or statement containing any assertion,
representation, or statement with respect to the business of insurance, which is
untrue, deceptive, or misleading.
(h) = Section 626.9541(1)(e)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly:
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Make, publish, disseminate, circulate,
Deliver to any person,
Place before the public,
. Cause, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated,
delivered to any person, or placed before the public,
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any false material statement.
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COUNT VII
130. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
131. In or around May of 2017, R.D’A., the Controller for the Beck and Masten Buick
GMC, Inc. (“B&M”), an entity that owned multiple autodealership in Texas, sought to purchase
Dealer Open Lot insurance coverage on behalf of B&M.
132. In or around May of 2017, Deborah Aichele began assisting R.D’A. with the
purchase of Dealer Open Lot insurance coverage.
133, Lloyds issued B&M an insurance policy (“Real B&M Policy”) for the period July
7, 2017 to July 7, 2018.
134, Pursuant to the Real B&M Policy, B&M was insured through Lloyds for the
following insurance coverage limit:
USD 10,000,000 Any One loss and in the annual aggregate
EXCESS OF LOSS OF USD 1,000,000 ANY ONE LOSS.
135. On July 6, 2017, Deborah Aichele sent R.D’A. and S.W. a Certificate of
Insurance (“B&M COI”) showing that B&M was insured with Lloyds for the following
insurance coverage limit:
Excess Wind/Hail/Flood - $85,300,000 excess / $1,000,000 per occurrence
136. BB&T was listed on the B&M COI as an additional interest.
137. B&M was not insured through Lloyds for the amount of Excess Wind/Hail/Flood
insurance coverage that was listed on the B&M COI.
138. Deborah Aichele knew or should have known that B&M was not insured through
Lloyds for the amount of Excess Wind/Hail/Flood coverage that was listed on the B&M COI.
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139. Deborah Aichele created the B&M COI, or the B&M COI was created at the
direction, request, and/or supervision of Deborah Aichele.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that, based on some or all of the foregoing facts
contained in this Count, Deborah Aichele has violated one or more of the following provisions of
the Florida Statutes, which constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of her license as
an insurance agent in this state:
(a) Section 626.611(g), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of fimess or trustworthiness to engage in the business of insurance.
(b) =‘ Section 626.611¢h), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to
demonstrate a lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical competence to engage in the
transactions authorized by license or appointment,
(c) Section 626.611(i), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to engage
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 violation of any
provision of Florida Insurance Code or of any law applicable to the business of insurance in the
course of dealing under the license or appointment is grounds. for revocation suspension of a
license.
(ec) Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is a violation to, in the
conduct of business under the license or appointment, engage in unfair methods of competition
or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as prohibited under part IX of this chapter, or having
otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of loss to the public.
(63) Section 626.9541(1}(a)1, Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly make, issue,
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circulate, or cause to be made, issued, or circulated, any estimate, illustration, circular, statement,
sales presentation, omission, or comparison which misrepresents the benefits, advantages,
conditions, or terms of any insurance policy.
(g) Section 626.9541(1)(b), Florida Statutes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly making,
publishing, disseminating, circulating, or placing before the public, or causing, directly or
indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public:
In a newspaper, magazine, or other publication,
In the form of a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, or poster,
Over any radio or television station, or
In any other way,
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an advertisement, announcement, or statement containing any assertion,
representation, or statement with respect to the business of insurance, which is
untrue, deceptive, or misleading.
(h) = Section 626.9541(1)(e)1, Florida Stamtes, which provides that it is an unfair
method of competition and/or an unfair or deceptive act or practice to knowingly:
. Make, publish, disseminate, circulate,
Deliver to any person,
Place before the public,
Cause, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated,
delivered to any person, or placed before the public,
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any false material statement.
WHEREFORE, Deborah Aichele is hereby notified that the Chief Financial Officer
intends to enter an Order suspending or revoking her license and appointment as an insurance
agent or to impose such penalties as may be provided under the provisions of sections 626.611,
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626.621, 626.681, 626.691, and 626.9521, Florida Statutes, and under the other referenced
sections of the Florida Statutes as set out in this Administrative Complaint.
DATED and SIGNED this_(gt)_ day of _ Jul} , 2018,
et
Gregory Thomas
Director, Division of Insurance Agent
and 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 a petition for administrative hearing are
required. 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. Specifically, your response
must contain:
(a) The name, address, 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, and 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.
(4) A statement 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 proceeding pursuant to sections 120.569 and 120.57(1), Florida
Statutes. These proceedings are held before an administrative law judge of the State of Florida
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 free form 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 before the date of this notice shall be deemed abandoned
unless timely renewed in compliance with the guidelines as set out above.
Mediation of this matter pursuant to section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available.
No Department attorney will discuss this matter with you during the time frame in which you
have to request a hearing.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Administrative
Complaint and Election of Proceeding has been furnished to: Deborah A. Aichele, at 1500 S.
Ocean Blvd., PH1, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery thi
day of _, \ca\ N , 2018.
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au 7099 3938 7035 4580 NENT
Robert Fox
Senior Attorney
Department of Financial Services
Office of the General Counsel
612 Larson Building
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES,
Petitioner,
CASE NO.: 226656-18-AG
v.
DEBORAH A. AICHELE,
Respondent,
ELECTION OF PROCEEDING
J 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. I'am requesting
disposition of this matter as indicated below. (CHOOSE ONE)
1. [] IJdonot 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 Administrative Complaint and imposes the
sanctions sought, including suspending or revoking my licenses and appointments as may be appropriate,
2. 1 donot 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 lieu of a hearing; or
[] Personally attend a hearing conducted by a department hearing officer in Tallahassee; or
[] Attend that same hearing by way of a telephone conference call.
3. [ ] 1 dg dispute one or more of the Department's factual allegations. ] hereby request a hearing pursuant to section
120.57(i), Florida Statutes, to be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings. I 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 ADMINISTRATIVE
COMPLAINT, 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 ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT.
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: Po i SE ae Address.
Date Administrative Complaint Received: _ sa sn en setting ee
If you are represented by an attorney or qualified Phone No.: eee
representative, please attach to this election form his
or her name, address, telephone and fax numbers Fax No: See
E-mail iene ee chi peecenery
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Docket for Case No: 19-000554PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 17, 2019 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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May 15, 2019 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction and Close File filed.
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Apr. 03, 2019 |
Notice of Department of Financial Services' Response to Respondent's First Interlocking Discovery Request filed.
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Mar. 12, 2019 |
Order Granting Continuance and Rescheduling Hearing (hearing set for June 10 through 12, 2019; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Mar. 11, 2019 |
Motion for Continuance filed.
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Mar. 08, 2019 |
Order of Clarification.
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Mar. 08, 2019 |
Department of Financial Services' Response to Respondent's Motion to Clarify Order Denying Motion to Dismiss filed.
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Mar. 04, 2019 |
Motion to Clarify Order Denying Motion to Dismiss filed.
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Mar. 04, 2019 |
Notice of Service of Respondent's First Interlocking Discovery Request filed.
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Feb. 26, 2019 |
Order Denying Motion to Dismiss.
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Feb. 26, 2019 |
CASE STATUS: Motion Hearing Held. |
Feb. 21, 2019 |
Department of Financial Services' Response to Respondent's Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice or in the alternative for Recommended Order of Dismissal filed.
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Feb. 14, 2019 |
Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice or in the alternative for Recommended Order of Dismissal filed.
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Feb. 11, 2019 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Feb. 11, 2019 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for April 8 through 10, 2019; 9:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Feb. 08, 2019 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 01, 2019 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 01, 2019 |
Motion to Stay Petition filed.
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Feb. 01, 2019 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 01, 2019 |
Election of Proceeding filed.
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Feb. 01, 2019 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Feb. 01, 2019 |
Agency referral filed.
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