This list represents only the closed actions taken by the Department against entities other than licensed agents and companies, sorted by cause number.

Cause No.	Name	Hearing Type/Status	Order Entered
I-58	Enterprise Rent A Car of Dakotas/Midwest/MT & WY	Cease and Desist	4/28/05
I-60	Protemps Inc.	Order - Workers' Compensation Appeal	2/1/06
I-61	GenuCare Inc.	Cease and Desist	5/27/05
I-62	Richard A. Brooks and Brooks & Associates LTD.	Cease and Desist	7/11/05
I-63	Safeway Cabs, Inc.	Order - Workers' Compensation Appeal	3/30/06
I-67	National Way Healthcare Association	Cease and Desist	5/27/05
I-67	National Way Healthcare Association	Consent Order	4/24/06
I-68	Drivers Choice, LLC	Cease and Desist	3/9/06
I-71	Sinclair Insurance Company, Ltd., N.M. SIM Management, Ltd., Joel Block & Michael Reeves	Cease and Desist	4/21/06
I-76	The Motorist Insurance Group	44-3509(1)(b)(i)	12/17/07
I-80	C-Mix, LLC	W/C Exp Mod Appeal	8/31/09
I-82	Serve American Assurance et al	Cease and Desist	5/3/10
I-83	E&O Coverage of America et al	Cease and Desist	6/21/10
I-84	American Health Plans Inc. et al	Cease and Desist	1/4/12
I-85	Association of Indempendent Managers et al	Cease and Desist	3/8/12
I-86	United States Contractors Trust	Cease and Desist	5/4/12
I-92	Cornerstone Dealer Services, Tim Schuur, and Lance Davis	Cease and Desist	2/6/15
1-95	Donna Ehlers	210 Neb. Admin. Code §§ 67-009.01(E), 67-009.01(J), 67-009.01(K), 67-013.01(B), 67-013.01(C), 67-013.01(D), and 67-013.01(H)	2/2/17
I-96	Proactive Indemnity Corporation, aka Proactive Financial Corp., aka Contingent Cargo.co, and Josh Capello	Cease & Desist	5/23/18
I-97	Esurranty, Inc.	Cease and Desist	2/27/2019
I-98	Arias Agencies	Cease and Desist	10/21/20
I-98	Arias Agencies	Cease and Desist	11/12/20
I-99	ALPHA DD LLC dba Obamacarehealth.info	Cease and Desist	6/10/21
I-100	Grow with MKG, LLC	Cease and Desist	7/8/2021

Document	Date
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Recommended Order, and Order	3/25/14
Guidelines for Interested Party Participation in the Hearing	3/10/14
Notice of Hearing	2/21/14
Order Appointing Hearing Officer	11/25/13
Supplement to Form A Statement Regarding the Acquisition of Control of Lincoln Benefit Life Company	11/20/13

Original Form A Filing

Form A Statement
Exhibit A – Purchase Agreement
Exhibit B – Amended and Restated Reinsurance Agreement
Exhibit C – Administrative Services Agreement
Exhibit D – Trust Agreement
Exhibit E – Escrow Agreement
Exhibit F – Transition Services Agreement
Exhibit G – Principal Underwriting Agreement
Exhibit H – Agent Servicing Agreement
Exhibit I – Resolution Life, Inc. Unaudited Balance Sheet
Exhibit J – Buyer Unaudited Balance Sheet
Exhibit K – General Partner Unaudited Balance Sheet
Exhibit L – Three-Year Financial Projections of Domestic Insurer

Attachment 1 – Resolution Life Organizational Chart
Attachment 2 – Capital Sources and Uses
Attachment 3 - Equity Financing Commitment
Attachment 4 – Resolution Capital Limited Report and Financial Statements
Attachment 5 - Capitalization of LBL
Attachment 6 – Limited Partnership Pro Forma Balance Sheet
 

DEFENDANTS ON BAIL BONDS
Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Have the Amwest/Far West bail bonds been cancelled?

Answer: Yes, all bail bonds that were active as of December 9, 2001 at 11:59 p.m. CST have been cancelled as required by Nebraska statutes and as a result of the Liquidation of Amwest/Far West.

Question: Why is Nebraska involved?

Answer: Because both Amwest and Far West are incorporated under the laws of the state of Nebraska.

Question: Who are Amwest Surety Insurance Company and Far West Insurance Company?

Answer: These are insurance companies that backed and underwrote thousands of bail bonds written by bail agents in over 40 states.

Question: Now that the bail bonds are cancelled, does this mean that the bond is exonerated?

Answer: Cancellation means that Amwest/Far West is no longer obligated to the court on the bond and Amwest / Farwest has no further liability beyond the cancellation date

Question: I am a defendant who was bailed out of jail on an Amwest/Far West bail bond. What does cancellation mean to me and my court case?

Answer: It means that Amwest/Far West is no longer obligated to the court on the bond. We urge you to immediately contact your attorney and arrange to appear before the judge so that the court can make an appropriate order in relation to the cancellation of your bail bond. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a warrant for your arrest.

Question: What about bail bonds that were ordered forfeited by a court prior to the December 9, 2001 cancellation?

Answer: These are considered to be valid forfeitures and all customary steps will be taken by the court, the bail agent and law enforcement to address the matter. Since these are valid forfeitures, it is our opinion that the bail agent still retains the right to apprehend the defendant. If you are a defendant whose bond has been forfeited you should return to court and should also contact your bail agent.

Question: If as a result of the cancellation, the defendant is ordered to post a new bail bond, will Amwest/Farwest pay the premium?

Answer: If premium is paid for a replacement bond the, the person who paid the premium may file a proof of claim with the Liquidator for the premium attributable to the replacement of the cancelled bond(s). This claim must be filed in accordance with the Proof of Claim process described elsewhere. At this time, the Liquidator cannot predict what amount, if any, will ultimately be approved or paid on this or any other type of claim.

Question: If the defendant chooses to have a new bail bond written, may the premium be paid from collateral being held by the agent that indemnifies the Amwest/Far West bail bond?

Answer: No, not without prior approval from the agent that holds the collateral. Furthermore, we believe the judge should first acknowledge the cancellation of the Amwest/Far West bail bond.

Question: If collateral was pledged to obtain my Amwest/Far West bail bond, how will I get it back?

Answer: The fact that the bail bond was cancelled does not necessarily mean that the collateral can be released. The best case would be for the court to react to the cancellation process by ordering the bail bond exonerated. However, we realize that not all judges will issue such an order. In all cases, the judge needs to have to have taken some action acknowledging the cancellation. Some examples of this would be, for example, if the court orders the defendant released upon his own recognizance, or orders the defendant rebailed. In these cases, we will consider the bond to have been discharged. In addition, you must have satisfied all legal or contractual obligations between yourself and your bail agent. You should contact your bail agent for further guidance and assistance.

Question: As a result of the cancellation of the bail bonds, is the person who paid the agent the original premium for the Amwest/Far West bail bond entitled to a refund of that premium?

Answer: No. under the terms of the bond itself and also under applicable state laws, premiums for bail bonds are fully earned upon release of the defendant from custody.

Question: What if my bail bond was ordered exonerated by the judge at the completion of my required court appearances prior to the cancellation date of December 9, 2001?

Answer: The cancellation does not effect you.

Omni Dental Associates, Inc

• Order of Supervision and List of Requirements to Abate Supervision
• Petition for Order of Liquidation and Request for Injunctive Relief
• Order of Liquidation and Injunction
• Proof of Claim Form
• Liquidator’s Application to Terminate Liquidation Proceedings and Discharge Liquidator
• Order Terminating Liquidation Proceedings and Discharging Liquidator

Global Receivership Information Database (GRID) Reports

Acceptance Insurance Company (In Rehabilitation)

• Order of Rehabilitation
• Order of Supervision and List of Requirements to Abate Supervision - Notice of Hearing

American Growers Insurance Company (In Liquidation)

• Articles of Dissolution
• Amended Order for Liquidation, Declaration of Insolvency Injunction
• Proof of Claim Form Instructions
• Proof of Claim Form
• Notice of Liquidation of American Growers Insurance Company
• Order for Liquidation, Declaration of Insolvency Injunction
• Petition for Order for Liquidation, Declaration of Insolvency, and Request for Injunction
• Notice of Hearing on Petition for Order for Liquidation, Declaration of Insolvency, and Request for Injunction

Amwest Insurance Company (In Liquidation)

• Link to Amwest Surety Insurance Company web site
• FAQ's Concerning Amwest and Far West Bonds
• Notice Regarding Cancellation of Bail Bonds Issued by Far West or Amwest
• Order Nunc Pro Tunc - Amwest Surety Insurance Company
• Amwest Notice of June 26, 2001 - To All Policyholders, Principals, Obligees, and Agents of Amwest Surety Insurance Company
• Order for the Liquidation of Amwest Surety Insurance Company
• Order Terminating Liquidation Proceedings and Discharging Liquidator

Far West Insurance Company (In Liquidation)

• Link to Far West Insurance Company web site
• FAQ's Concerning Amwest and Far West Bonds
• Order Denying Application for Extension of Cancellation Date of Bail Bonds
• General Notice Regarding Far West Cancellation of Policies and Bonds Other Than Bail
• Notice Regarding Cancellation of Bail Bonds Issued by Far West or Amwest
• Order for the Liquidation and Injunction of Far West Insurance Company

The Protective National Insurance Company of Omaha (In Liquidation)

• Articles of Dissolution and Closing Order of the Protective National Insurance Company of Omaha June 20, 2012
• Notice of Liquidation of the Protective National Insurance Company of Omaha April 5, 2004
• Order of Liquidation, Declaration of Insolvency and Injunction February 18, 2004
• Petition for Order of Liquidation and Request for Injunction February 18, 2004
• Waiver and Consent to Order of Liquidation, Declaration of Insolvency and Injunction February 18, 2004

The Legal Division's primary responsibilities include preparing Department of Insurance regulations, bulletins, and legal interpretations, representing the Department in administrative hearings, and processing applications by domestic insurers for certificates of authority, mergers, acquisitions, and domestications. This Division also renders legal advice on policy form approvals, financial transactions, investments, and agreements entered into by insurers, as well as coordinating legislative matters.

Enforcement of compliance with the Nebraska insurance statutes and Department of Insurance regulations by all insurers, insurance producers, brokers, and all others licensed by the Department of Insurance, as well as unauthorized entities, is performed by the Legal Division. As counsel for the Department, the Legal Division acts as a liaison with the Attorney General's Office regarding all pending litigation and/or appeals from administrative rulings.

Additionally, the Legal Division acts as counsel for the Director in connection with the supervision, rehabilitation, or liquidation of domestic insurance companies, and advises the Director in connection with the operation of the Nebraska Property and Liability Insurance Guaranty Association, the Nebraska Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, the Medical Malpractice Excess Liability Fund, and the Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool.

Legal Division Staff

Procedures for Purchasing Securities for Deposit

1. Contact one of the depository banks on the list below and arrange to purchase securities for depository purposes. Be sure to advise the bank that this is to be pledged to the Nebraska Department of Insurance.
2. The securities pledged must be in the name of the company and Nebraska Department of Insurance.
3. The securities that are most often pledged are U.S. Treasury Notes, however, any security which is registered in the NAIC Valuations of Securities Database will be acceptable. Nebraska requires $100,000.00 market value (HMO's deposit requirement is $300,000.00) to be deposited. Pursuant to Neb.Rev.Stat. §44-150 the required amount for security deposits is subject to retaliation.
4. Upon completion of the purchase, the bank is required to send to the Nebraska Department of Insurance the original safekeeping or joint custody trust receipt which gives a description of the security including the maturity date, rate and amount. Our Department will maintain this receipt in our files.
5. The Department of Insurance will send to the company a Nebraska Departmental receipt, which the company will maintain until the securities are to be released.
6. When the company wishes to release the securities, they must return the Departmental receipt to our office for authorization of release to the bank. The company should also provide our department with a description of the securities that will be used to replace the released securities.
7. The Department will then forward to the bank the safekeeping receipt or joint custody trust receipt authorizing the release of the securities.

Any questions regarding these procedures should be directed to Lori Bruss at 402-471-4045.

All of the aforementioned requirements and fees are subject to retaliation.

List of Approved Depositories

Although the Department of Insurance does not rate the financial condition of insurance companies, there are many private rating services that conduct financial analyses and grade insurance companies. Each rating service uses its own criteria. Private ratings are only opinions and carry no guarantee of accuracy. However, such ratings can provide you with some information about how private analysts view the financial condition of particular insurance companies.

You can obtain those ratings via the internet. Many local libraries also subscribe to Best's Insurance Reports. When checking with a rating agency, look for an explanation of its criteria so that you fully understand the rating assigned to a particular company. You might also want to compare prior year ratings for that company. Listed below are five rating services which can provide rating information on insurance companies.

• A.M. Best
• Demotech,Inc
• Fitch
• Moody's
• Standard & Poor's
• TheStreet.com Ratings

The above links to other web sites are not maintained by the Department of Insurance. Also, a link to another web site does not represent an endorsement of that site by this Department.