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Andrew George License Revoked for Fraud and Exam Cheating

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Filed March 18th, 2026
Detected March 21st, 2026
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Summary

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has revoked Andrew George's insurance license. The revocation is due to fraud and dishonest practices in obtaining the license and conducting business, as admitted by the respondent in a stipulation accepted by the Director.

What changed

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has issued an Order Accepting Stipulation to revoke Andrew George's insurance license. The enforcement case, No. 26-18927, stems from allegations that the respondent obtained his license through misrepresentation or fraud and engaged in fraudulent or dishonest practices, demonstrating untrustworthiness. The respondent admitted that sanctions are warranted under MCL 500.1239(1)(a) and MCL 500.1239(1)(g).

The order revokes Andrew George's license immediately. Failure to comply with the terms of the stipulation and the order may result in additional proceedings. This action serves as a strong warning to licensed individuals regarding fraudulent conduct and untrustworthiness in the insurance business.

What to do next

  1. Review license revocation order for Andrew George (Enforcement Case No. 26-18927)
  2. Ensure all licensed individuals understand the consequences of fraud and untrustworthiness

Penalties

License revoked

Source document (simplified)

STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Before the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services In the matter of: Andrew George Enforcement Case No. 26-18927 System ID N o. 1312769 Respondent. _______________________/ Issued and entered on March 18, 2026 by Joseph Garcia Senior Deputy Director, and General Counsel ORDER ACCEPTING STIPULATION Based upon the Stipulation to Entry of Order and the files and records of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) in this matter, the Senior Deputy Director finds and concludes that: 1. The Senior Deputy Director has jurisdiction and authority to adopt and issue this Order Accepting Stipulation in this proceeding pursuant to the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (APA), as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq., and the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956 (Code), MCL 500.100 et seq. 2. All required notices have been issued in this case, and the notices and service thereof were appropriate and lawful in all respects. 3. Acceptance of the Stipulation to Entry of Order is reasonable and in the public interest. 4. All applicable provisions of the APA have been either satisfied or waived by all Parties. 5. On or about February 2, 2026, DIFS served a Notice of Opportunity to Show Compliance (NOSC) on Respondent. In the NOSC, DIFS asserted that Respondent provided justification for sanctions pursuant to Sections 1239(1)(a) and 1239(1)(g) of the Code, MCL 500.1239(1)(a) and MCL 500.1239(1)(g). 6. Respondent admits that sanctions are warranted under Section 1239(1)(a) of the Code, MCL 500.1239(1)(a), because Respondent attempted to and did obtain a license through misrepresentation or fraud. 7. Respondent admits that sanctions are warranted under Section 1239(1)(g) of the Code, MCL 500.1239(1)(g), because Respondent used fraudulent or dishonest practices and demonstrated untrustworthiness in the conduct of business.

Order Accepting Stipulation Enforcement Case No. 26-18927 Page 2 of 2 8. The Director is authorized to take disciplinary action against Respondent’s insurance license in addition to the imposition of monetary penalties for the above-described statutory violations pursuant to Sections 1239 and 1244 of the Code, MCL 500.1239 and MCL 500.1244. Now therefore, based upon the Stipulation to Entry of Order and the facts surrounding this case, IT IS ORDERED THAT: 9. All agreements contained in the Stipulation to Entry of Order are accepted and adopted in their entirety. 10. Respondent shall comply with all terms agreed to in the Stipulation to Entry of Order. A failure to comply with a term in the Stipulation shall be deemed a violation of this Order. 11. Respondent’s license is hereby REVOKED, effective immediately. 12. The Senior Deputy Director retains jurisdiction over the matters contained herein and has the authority to issue such further order(s) as shall be deemed just, necessary, and appropriate in accordance with the Michigan Insurance Code. Failure to abide by the terms and provisions of the Stipulation to Entry of Order and this Order may result in the commencement of additional proceedings. ____________________________________ Dated: March 18, 2026 Joseph A. Garcia Senior Deputy Director, and General Counsel

STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Before the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services In the matter of: Andrew George Enforcement Case No. 26-18927 System ID N o. 1312769 Respondent. _______________________/ STIPULATION TO ENTRY OF ORDER Andrew George (Respondent) stipulates to the following: 1. Respondent had the opportunity to have this Order Accepting Stipulation and Stipulation to Entry of Order (collectively “Consent Order”) reviewed by legal counsel. 2. Respondent has read and understands this Consent Order. 3. Respondent understands that Respondent has a right to a hearing before an administrative law judge, at which DIFS would be required to prove the charges set forth by presentation of evidence and legal authority and at which Respondent would be entitled to appear, to cross-examine all witnesses presented by DIFS, and to present such testimony or other evidence or legal authority deemed appropriate as a defense to said charges. Respondent understands and intends that by agreeing to the Consent Order, Respondent is knowingly and voluntarily waiving Respondent’s right, pursuant to the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956 (Code), MCL 500.100 et seq., the rules promulgated thereto, and the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), MCL 24.201 et seq., to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. 4. Respondent agrees that all parties have complied with the procedural requirements of the APA and the Code. 5. The Senior Deputy Director retains jurisdiction over the matters contained herein. 6. On or about February 2, 2026, the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) served Respondent with a Notice of Opportunity to Show Compliance (NOSC) alleging that Respondent committed conduct warranting disciplinary action against Respondent’s license and monetary penalties pursuant to Sections 1239 and 1244 of the Code, MCL 500.1239 and MCL 500.1244. 7. Respondent admits to hiring and employing Alicia Jackson to take and pass an online proctored licensing exam on Respondent’s behalf, justifying sanctions under Sections 1239(1)(a), 1239(1)(g), and 1244 of the Code. 8. Respondent agrees that, in lieu of further disciplinary action, Respondent’s license shall be revoked, effective immediately upon entry of the Consent Order. 9. Both parties consent to entry of the Consent Order upon its approval by the Senior Deputy Director.

__________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Stipulation to Entry of Order Enforcement Case No. 26-18927 Page 2 of 2 10. Respondent understands that this Consent Order will be presented to the Senior Deputy Director for approval and that the Senior Deputy Director may or may not approve and adopt it. Respondent further agrees that the Senior Deputy Director has jurisdiction and authority to approve and adopt this Consent Order. 11. Respondent waives any objection to the Director deciding this case following a Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules hearing in the event that the Consent Order is not approved. __________________________ Andrew George 3/10/2026 Date DIFS Staff approve this Stipulation and recommend that the Senior Deputy Director accept it and issue an Order Accepting Stipulation. 3/13/2026 Alan Williams (P83583) Date DIFS Staff Attorney

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Classification

Agency
State Banking
Filed
March 18th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
Enforcement Case No. 26-18927
Docket
26-18927

Who this affects

Applies to
Insurance
Industry sector
5241 Insurance
Activity scope
Insurance Licensing Fraudulent Practices
Geographic scope
US-MI US-MI

Taxonomy

Primary area
Insurance
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Fraud Professional Licensing

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