Released: November 12, 2009

A Marksville agent and her agency were issued cease and desist orders, summary suspensions and fine notices today for allegedly allowing an employee to conduct the business of insurance without a license.

Pamela Kay St. Romain (46) and her agency, Quality Insurance Agency, LLC., were served by Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators today with cease and desist orders, summary suspensions and a $2,100 fine notice each for allegedly allowing an employee to conduct insurance business without a license. Michelle Danielle Coco (35) was also issued a cease and desist order and $500 fine notice for conducting the business of insurance without a license.

Department records show that St. Romain was issued a Property, Casualty and Vehicle Physical Damage license in July 1999 and a Life Accident and Health license in July 1998. Quality Insurance Agency, LLC., was issued a Property, Casualty and Vehicle Physical Damage license in August 2009. All licenses were valid until being summarily suspended today and will be permanently revoked 30 days from now unless hearings are requested with the Department.

Commissioner Donelon urges consumers who feel uneasy about any insurance related transaction to call the Department of Insurance Fraud Section at 225-342-4956 or 1-800-259-5300. If callers do not want their names used, they can request that their involvement be kept confidential.