Released: February 16, 2007

An Alexandria insurance agent has been issued a cease and desist order and summary suspension of his licenses today for allegedly misappropriating insurance premiums.

Terrell Jarod Flowers, 22, was served by Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators with an order to cease and desist from engaging in the business of insurance and a summary suspension of his licenses today at the City of Winnfield Police Station, where he was already incarcerated on unrelated charges. The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud Unit also served Flowers with warrants on violations of Prohibited Insurance Acts-Unfair Trade Practices and Felony Theft.

Flowers is alleged to have collected thousands of dollars in premiums, which he did not remit to the insurance company.

Department records show that Flowers held a life & health license from December 2003 until May 2006 and a property and casualty license from February 2004 until today's action.

Commissioner Donelon urges consumers who have any questions regarding policies Flowers sold or serviced to call the Department of Insurance Fraud Section at 225-342-4956 or 1-800-259-5300. If callers don’t want their names used, they can request that their involvement be kept confidential.