For more information, contact: Robert Luck, Consumer Attorney,
Phone: (608) 266-0082,
E-mail: robert.luck@oci.state.wi.us

Madison, WI - OCI has taken the following administrative actions. In many of these cases the respondent denied the allegations but consented to the action taken.

OCI is responsible for overseeing the operations and marketing of insurance companies and agents in Wisconsin. OCI encourages anyone with a question or a complaint regarding an insurance company or agent to contact the office at this toll-free telephone number: 1-800-236-8517.

Allegations and Actions Against Agents

Thomas John Burke, 1540 N. LaSalle # 903, Chicago, IL 60610, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, administrative action taken by the Illinois Securities Department, the Illinois Insurance Department limiting his license, and a voluntary surrender of his Illinois attorney license rather than have revocation proceedings commenced.

Dannell J. Griffin, 2867 N. 19th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing-type conduct.

H. Thomas Lane, Jr., 3025 SW 81st St., Gainesville, FL 32607, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI regarding previous administrative actions.

Carri L. Quinn, E4452 461st Ave., Menomonie, WI 54751, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of administrative actions taken by the state of Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Eye Care of Wisconsin, Inc., 8633 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point, WI 53217, paid a forfeiture of $3,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

General Electric Company, Appliance Park AP6-218, Louisville, KY 40225, paid a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan, Inc., 1836 South Ave., LaCrosse, WI 54601, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Orion Insurance Company, 9 Farm Springs Dr., Farmington, CT 06032, was ordered to promptly respond with the correct complaint file number to future correspondence from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond with the correct complaint file number to inquiries from OCI.

Vision Insurance Plan of America Inc., P.O. Box 44077, West Allis, WI 53214, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $2,500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Winterthur International America Insurance Company, Seaview House, 70 Seaview Ave., Stamford, CT 06902, paid a forfeiture of $50,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failure to comply with holding company laws and with a voluntary stipulation and order.

Copies of Administrative Actions