If an agent is found to have violated a state insurance law by the Superintendent in Ohio, which of the following is true?

• A. The agent must pay the administrative costs associated with the investigation of such violations
• B. The agent must reimburse any customer affected double premiums paid
• C. The agent's license will be automatically reinstated after 6 months
• D. All policies written by the agent will be voided

Answer: (A)

When a state regulator finds a violation, one common outcome is that the licensee must cover the investigation’s administrative costs. This requirement helps reimburse the state for the resources used to conduct the inquiry and pursue enforcement. It stands apart from any penalties or restitution that might also be ordered, and it isn’t tied to automatic actions like license reinstatement after a set time or voiding all policies. The other options aren’t standard remedies: restitution of double premiums isn’t a typical automatic duty, automatic license reinstatement after a fixed period isn’t guaranteed, and voiding all policies written by the agent isn’t a routine consequence of a violation.