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OFIS Orders Roseville Auto Repair Shop Owner to Stop Selling Illegal Auto Insurance Certificates - Michigan drivers warned that certificates purchased from Ultimate Casualty Insurance are invalid

9/27/06, Roseville, MI – The Office of Financial and Insurance Services (OFIS) has issued a Cease and Desist order against a Roseville, Michigan auto repair shop for selling Michigan no-fault auto insurance certificates without a license.

The Office of Financial and Insurance Services (OFIS) has issued a Cease and Desist order against a Roseville, Michigan auto repair shop for selling Michigan no-fault auto insurance certificates without a license.

David Pearson, owner of Pearson Service Center in Roseville, has been illegally selling bogus no-fault certificates under the name Ultimate Casualty Insurance from his auto repair shop.

Pearson provided OFIS with a list of 63 individuals who purchased the bogus certificates between May 24, 2006 and September 20, 2006. OFIS has contacted all of the individuals and urged them to immediately purchase valid auto insurance; however, it is likely there are more drivers who are unaware they have purchased illegal certificates.

"All drivers who bought a certificate from Ultimate Casualty Insurance need to get proper auto coverage immediately," OFIS Commissioner Linda A. Watters said. "This bogus insurance will provide zero protection in case of an accident."

The Pearson Service Center is licensed as an auto repair facility through the Michigan Secretary of State. OFIS has notified Secretary of State officials of the illegal sales of no-fault certificates at the service center.

OFIS' website includes lists that can be checked to verify if insurance companies, agencies and agents are licensed. Consumers may also call OFIS toll-free at (877) 999-6442 to verify licensure over the phone.

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