Hayk Taksyan License Revoked for Fraud and Untrustworthiness
Summary
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has revoked the insurance license of Hayk Taksyan due to fraud and untrustworthiness. The order accepts a stipulation where Taksyan admitted to obtaining a license through misrepresentation and engaging in fraudulent practices.
What changed
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has issued an Order Accepting Stipulation to revoke the insurance license of Hayk Taksyan (Enforcement Case No. 26-18900). The revocation is based on Taksyan's admission that he obtained his license through misrepresentation and fraud, and that he used fraudulent or dishonest practices, demonstrating untrustworthiness. The order explicitly states that Taksyan shall not reapply for any license administered by DIFS.
This action means Hayk Taksyan can no longer operate as an insurance agent in Michigan. Compliance officers should note that the DIFS is actively pursuing and revoking licenses for individuals found to have engaged in fraudulent conduct. The immediate revocation and prohibition from reapplying signify a severe consequence for such violations, underscoring the importance of maintaining ethical business practices and accurate representations when seeking or holding a professional license.
What to do next
- Ensure all personnel understand the consequences of fraud and misrepresentation in licensing applications.
- Review internal controls for verifying applicant information and business practices.
Penalties
License revoked, prohibition from reapplying for any DIFS-administered license.
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: Hayk Taksyan Enforcement Case No. 26-18900 System ID No. 1302662 Respondent. _____________________________/ Issued and entered on March 2, 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:
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.All required notices have been issued in this case, and the notices and service thereof were
appropriate and lawful in all respects.Acceptance of the Stipulation to Entry of Order is reasonable and in the public interest.
All applicable provisions of the APA have been either satisfied or waived by all Parties.
On or about February 4, 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).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.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. 26-18900 Page 2 of 2
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:All agreements contained in the Stipulation to Entry of Order are accepted and adopted in their
entirety.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.Respondent’s license is hereby REVOKED, effective immediately.
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.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 2, 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: Hayk Taksyan Enforcement Case No. 26-18900 System ID No. 1302662 Respondent. _____________________________/ STIPULATION TO ENTRY OF ORDER Hayk Taksyan (Respondent) stipulates to the following:
- Respondent had the opportunity to have this Order Accepting Stipulation and Stipulation to Entry of Order (collectively “Consent Order”) reviewed by legal counsel.
- Respondent has read and understands this Consent Order.
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.Respondent agrees that all parties have complied with the procedural requirements of the APA and
the Code.The Senior Deputy Director retains jurisdiction over the matters contained herein.
On or about February 4, 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.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.Respondent agrees that, in lieu of further disciplinary action, Respondent’s license shall be revoked,
effective immediately upon entry of the Consent Order.
HOrder Stipulation to Entry of 26-18900 No. Enforcement Case of Page
constitute DIFS. Any attempt to do so will by administered license another Respondent shall not seek 9. disciplinary of additional commencement result in the Stipulation and will this violation of a proceedings. Director. Deputy Senior upon its approval by the Order the Consent 10. Both parties consent to entry of Director for Senior Deputy presented to the Consent Order will be understands that this Respondent 11. and adopt it, Respondent Director may or may not approve the Senior Deputy approval and that adopt further jurisdiction and authority to approve and agrees that has the Senior Director Deputy this Order, Consent
- to Respondent objection the deciding this case Michigan Office of waives any Director following a in the event that Administrative hearing the Consent Order is not approved. and Rules Hearings 02/23/2026k Ta yan Date
DIFS staff approve this Stipulation and recommend Senior that the Deputy Director accept it and issue an Order Accepting Stipulation.
2/26/2026 Conrad Tatnall (P69785) Date DIFS Staff Attorney
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