Hassan Jawad Insurance License Revocation - Fraud

STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Before the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services In the matter of: Hassan Jawad Enforcement Case No. 25-18675 System ID No. 1272312 Respondent. __________________________/ Issued and entered on April _, 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 March 19, 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. 25-18675 Hassan Jawad Page 2 of 2

1. 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:

2. All agreements contained in the Stipulation to Entry of Order are accepted and adopted in their
   entirety.

3. 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.

4. Respondent's license is hereby REVOKED, effective immediately.

5. Respondent shall not reapply for a license administered by the Michigan Department of Insurance
   and Financial Services. Any attempt to do so will constitute a violation of this Order and will result in the commencement of additional proceedings.

6. 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. ____________________________________ 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: Hassan Jawad Enforcement Case No. 25-18675 System ID No. 1272312 Respondent. _____________________________/ STIPULATION TO ENTRY OF ORDER Hassan Jawad (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 March 19, 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 allowing Alicia Buford to take and pass the online proctored MI Life Producer
   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.

Respondents shall not seek another license administered by DIFS Any attempt to do so will constitute a violation of lh1s Stipulahon and will rosult in the commencement of additional d1sc1plinary proceedings . Both parties consent to entry of the Consent Order upon its approval by the Senior Deputy Director 11. Respondent understands that th is Consent Order will be presented to the Senio r Deputy Director for approval and that the Senior Deputy Director may or may not approve and adopt Respondent it further agrees that the Senior Deputy Director has jurisdiction and authonty to approve and adopt this Consent Order . 12. Respondent w aives any objection to the Director deciding this case following a M ichig an Office of Administrative Hearings and Ru l es hearing in the event that the Consent Order is not approved.

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DIFS St aff approve t his Stipulation and recommend t hat the Senior Deputy Dire cto r a cc e pt it and issue an Order Accepting Stipulation . Diego R. Avila ( P72657 ) Date DIFS Staff Attorney

Stipulation to Entry of Order Enforcement Case No. 25-18675 Hassan Jawad Page 2 of 2

1. Respondents shall not seek another license administered by DIFS. Any attempt to do so will
   constitute a violation of this Stipulation and will result in the commencement of additional disciplinary proceedings.

2. Both parties consent to entry of the Consent Order upon its approval by the Senior Deputy Director.

3. 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.

4. 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. ___________________________________ __________________________ Hassan Jawad, Respondent Date DIFS Staff approve this Stipulation and recommend that the Senior Deputy Director accept it and issue an Order Accepting Stipulation. __________________________ __________________________ Diego R. Avila (P72657) Date DIFS Staff Attorney

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