Released:September 17, 2009

Two Denham Springs insurance agents were issued cease and desist orders, summary suspension notices and fine notices yesterday for alleged insurance fraud.

Christine Touchet, 37, was served by Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators on September 16 with an order to cease and desist from engaging in the business of insurance, a summary suspension notice and a $4,000 fine notice. Jordan Touchet, 19, was also served yesterday with a cease and desist order, a summary suspension notice and a $3,750 fine notice.

Christine Touchet is alleged to have written 16 insurance applications on individuals without their consent in which she received over $3,089 in commissions. Jordan Touchet is alleged to have written 15 insurance applications on individuals without their consent in which he received over $1,525 in commissions.

Department records show that Christine Touchet was issued a Life, Accident and Health license in May 2008 which was valid until it was summarily suspended yesterday. Records show that Jordan Touchet was issued an Accident and Health license in August 2008 which was also valid until it was summarily suspended yesterday. Both licenses will be permanently revoked on October 16 unless the Department receives requests for hearings.

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.