Seattle insurance producer loses license

The OIC revoked the license of Christopher S. Gloria, 39, of Seattle effect Sept. 26. Gloria was licensed as a Washington state insurance producer and was initially licensed in July 2012. We revoked his license for misrepresentation and fraudulent activity in his dealings with a Washington couple. 

In March 2013, the couple met with Gloria to find out if they could find equal or better whole life insurance for a lower premium than they had on their existing policy. They told Gloria they didn’t want to give up their existing policy, they simply wanted some comparison quotes. Gloria gave the couple documents to sign, which he said were necessary to obtain a quote, but in fact allowed him to replace their existing policies with new ones, underwritten by a different insurance company. Gloria also requested a voided check, which the couple gave him.  

Once the couple realized that their old policies had been replaced with new ones, they instructed Gloria that they wanted their old policies restored. From March through September 2013, the couple repeatedly contacted Gloria and he repeatedly told them it was in the works, even when the old company told the couple their policies were still not reinstated. 

Gloria is not allowed to sell insurance in Washington state or to Washington consumers. He has 90 days to appeal the revocation of his license. You can read the OIC order revoking his license here. 

If you feel you have been treated unfairly or have questions about insurance in Washington state, contact our consumer advocates online or by phone at 1-800-562-6900.

• Related info: Read the OIC’s consumer’s guide to life insurance.