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Action required Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner WA May 16, 2026

Washington insurance regulator revocation, cease-and-desist orders, and $80,000 fine for unauthorized insurance activity

On May 14, 2026, the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner announced it had revoked the license of Carol E. Perez and Perez Insurance Inc.

On May 14, 2026, the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner announced it had revoked the license of Carol E. Perez and Perez Insurance Inc. and issued a cease-and-desist order plus an $80,000 fine against Kangaroo Security LLC for selling unauthorized insurance plans. The action combines licensing discipline and unauthorized product enforcement.

What changed

Washington took license revocation action and imposed an $80,000 penalty tied to unauthorized insurance activity and related conduct.

Compliance perspective

Licensed producers and entities should review premium handling controls, product approval processes, and sales authority checks. Firms that market ancillary products should confirm those offerings fall within authorized insurance lines and licensing authority.

Key date

Effective date: May 14, 2026.

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