The California Department of Insurance has initiated administrative legal proceedings against The Hartford Insurance Group alleging the company charged commercial and personal lines policyholders illegal fees, the department said.
Also under investigation "for similar infractions" are several other general agents and insurers, the department revealed.
The complaint against The Hartford charges the company allowed the Irvine-based Superior Access Insurance Services broker-agent to charge and collect fees not approved by the Department of Insurance.
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