Tommy Shkreli Insurance License Revoked for Exam Fraud
Summary
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services has permanently revoked Tommy Shkreli's insurance license (System ID No. 1269968) effective April 22, 2026, after finding that Shkreli hired Alicia Jackson to take and pass an online proctored licensing exam on his behalf. The consent order cites violations of MCL 500.1239(1)(a) (obtaining a license through misrepresentation or fraud) and MCL 500.1239(1)(g) (fraudulent or dishonest practices demonstrating untrustworthiness). Shkreli is permanently barred from reapplying for any license administered by DIFS, and any attempt to do so will result in additional disciplinary proceedings.
“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.”
Michigan insurance licensees and applicants should treat the Shkreli consent order as a clear signal that DIFS enforces examination-integrity requirements vigorously. Any person who has engaged a third party to complete licensing coursework or examinations on their behalf may face revocation and a permanent bar under MCL 500.1239(1)(a) and (g), regardless of whether a monetary penalty is separately imposed.
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DIFS issued an Order Accepting Stipulation revoking Tommy Shkreli's insurance license under a consent order effective April 22, 2026. The revocation stems from Shkreli's admission that he hired Alicia Jackson to take and pass an online proctored licensing exam on his behalf, constituting misrepresentation in obtaining a license and fraudulent or dishonest practices under the Michigan Insurance Code. The order permanently bars Shkreli from reapplying for any DIFS-administered license.
Insurance licensees and applicants in Michigan should note that DIFS actively enforces examination integrity and will pursue revocation and permanent bars for proxy-testing schemes. The cited provisions under MCL 500.1239(1)(a) and (g) establish that misrepresentation in the licensing process and demonstrated untrustworthiness are grounds for disciplinary action independent of or in addition to monetary penalties.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Before the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services
In the matter of:
Tommy Shkreli Enforcement Case No. 25-18623
System ID No. 1269968 Respondent.
_____________________________/ Issued and entered on April 22, 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 March 25, 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. 25-18623 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: April 22, 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:
Tommy Shkreli Enforcement Case No. 25-18623
System ID No. 1269968 Respondent.
_____________________________/ STIPULATION TO ENTRY OF ORDER
Tommy Shkreli (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 March 25, 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.
Stipulation to Entry of Order Enforcement Case No. 25-18623 Page 2 of 2
Respondent 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.Both parties consent to entry of the Consent Order upon its approval by the Senior Deputy Director.
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.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.
Tommy Shkreli Verified by pdfFiller 04/20/2026 04/20/2026 __________________________ __________________________ Tommy Shkreli Date
DIFS Staff approve this Stipulation and recommend that the Senior Deputy Director accept it and issue an Order Accepting Stipulation.
4/21/2026
__________________________ __________________________ Alan Williams (P83583) Date DIFS Staff Attorney
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