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Washington Insurance Agent Charged With Stealing $424K in Premiums

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A King County, Washington, judge issued a bench warrant a former Seattle insurance agent charged with stealing more than $400,000 in premiums from his clients. Edward Hadley was charged with nine counts of first-degree theft following investigations by the Washington …

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Miami Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Keeping $6M in Premium Finance Loans

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A Miami insurance agent has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia credit union by obtaining loans for condominium associations’ premium financing then using the $6 million for personal gain. Heleonel Gonzalez, known as Leo, is set for sentencing in February, …

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Average Final Expense Commission Levels for Independent Agents

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Final expense insurance is one of the most lucrative life insurance markets for independent agents, offering high commission payouts, fast approvals, and steady client demand. This guide will break down the average final expense commission rates, factors that impact earnings, and what you can expect as a new agent.

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Former California Insurance Agent Convicted After Stealing $3.7M

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A former insurance agent plead guilty to stealing premium from a premium finance company. Formerly licensed insurance agent Tonja Van Roy, 59, who currently resides in Las Vegas, but operated an insurance agency based in Northridge, California, pleaded guilty today …

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Downward Departure: Florida Insurance Agent Charged with Embezzling Premiums After He Was Hit with Lawsuits, Complaint

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Florida authorities in August arrested a well-known southwest Florida insurance agent, charging him with larceny and embezzlement of premiums. Reid McDaniel, 33, who was named the honorary mayor of North Fort Myers last year but who also was facing a …

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Downward Spiral: Florida Insurance Agent Charged with Embezzlement After Lawsuits

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Florida authorities have arrested a well-known southwest Florida insurance agent, charging him with larceny and embezzlement of premiums. Reid McDaniel, 33, who was named the honorary mayor of North Fort Myers last year but who also was facing a negligence …

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CIAB: All Commercial Lines See Lower Q3 Premium Increases Except Umbrella

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Respondents of a recent survey reported lower premium increases for all lines of business except umbrella during the third quarter. According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes rose …

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