Released: February 5, 2009

A Patterson area insurance agent has been served with a notice of license revocation and civil fine today for misappropriation of premiums.

Tamara Celeste Wilson, 34 was served today by Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators with a notice of license revocation and a $1,000 civil fine for misappropriation. Wilson allegedly collected over $1,400 in premiums which she did not remit to the insurance company.

Department records show that Wilson held a Home Service license from October 2007 until April 2008, and an Industrial Fire license from November 2007 until today’s action.

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.