Released: November 12, 2009

A former Alexandria agent was issued a cease and desist order and fine notice today for alleged misappropriation of premiums and conducting the business of insurance without a valid license.

Tonya Annette Willis, 27, was served by Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators today with a cease and desist order and $2,500 fine notice for allegedly misappropriating premiums and conducting business without a valid license. She is alleged to have not posted payments in a timely manner or posted only partial payments, as well as altering of receipts.

Department records show that Willis was issued a Property, Casualty and Vehicle Physical damage license in June 2006 which lapsed in April 2009.

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.