(Jackson, MS – Insurance News 360) – In early June, the Mississippi Insurnace Department Issued a Cease and Desist order to James Michael Brand, who is the owner/operator of Brand Insurance Services, LLC after the department received complaints from insurance holders.

Those complaints allegedthat Brand did not send premiums to insurance companies and violated Mississippi Code Ann. §83-17-71(1)d.

They must not conduct insurance business until the state Commissioner of Insurance  issues a final determination.

Anyone doing business with James Michael Brand, Brand Insurance Services, LLC or Gulf Coast Insurance who has questions about coverage or claims should contact their insurance company directly. Those who do not have contact information for their company may contact the Consumer Services Division at MID by calling 1-800-562-2957 for assistance.

Source: Mississippi Department of Insurance.