Released: July 7, 2010

A Shreveport agent was served by Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators today with a notice of proposed action and fine notice for alleged failure to produce and make freely accessible to the commissioner of insurance the accounts, records, documents and files in the company’s possession, related to an investigation.

Jerry Fabre, 38, duly employed by and a representative of Union National Life Insurance Company, was served by the Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators today with notice of proposed action and a $500 fine notice.

Department records show that Fabre holds a Limited Life, Health and Accident license effective October 2006, valid through August 2012 and an Industrial Fire license effective October 2006, valid through April 2011.

Fabre has 30 days from the time of notice to file a written demand for an administrative hearing to contest the regulatory action taken against him by the Department of Insurance. 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.

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