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

John P. Archer, 330 Hill St., Rhinelander, WI 54501, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Margaret L. Baumann, N2388 County Rd. K, Merrill, WI 54452, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $2,000.00 and was ordered to have her license revoked if the forfeiture is not paid within 29 days of when it's due and has had her license suspended for 270 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and misrepresenting that policies were in force when they were not, failing to promptly submit applications to the insurer, and failing to promptly issue refunds.

Alan P. Bower, 2401 N. Mayfair Ste. 302, Milwaukee, WI 53226, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Peter W. Brey, 4018 Mandan Cir., Madison, WI 53711, paid a forfeiture of $100.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from violating s. Ins 6.61 Wis. Adm. Code. This action was based on allegations of failing to report an administrative action taken by another state agency.

Marshall C. Crawford, 3296 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Walter C. DaSilva, 6400 NW Expressway Apt. 838, Oklahoma City, OK 73132, 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.

Robert A. Halstead, 4594 Rome Corners Rd., Brooklyn, WI 53521, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Merritt Emory Hougard, 8458 Ester Ln. NE, Bemidji, MN 56601, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken by the state of Minnesota on an insurance license application and nonresponse to OCI's request for information.

Jonathon R. Hyke, 608 Saxonwood Rd., Altoona, WI 54720, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of multiple criminal convictions substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct. Agent Hyke did not appear at the hearing or prehearing.

Charlene A. Krueger, P.O. Box 1813, Eagle River, WI 54521, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

John J. Lebreck, 4741 W. Whitetail Ct., Manitowoc, WI 54221, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and agreed to report all criminal charges as required by s. Ins 6.61 Wis. Adm. Code and promptly forward all premiums received from insureds to the appropriate entity or insurer and agreed to a suspension of his license for 14 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to promptly submit premiums to his employing agency or the insurer and failing to report a criminal charge to OCI.

James Luster III, 4401 W. Spencer Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53216, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $250.00 and agreed to cease and desist from submitting insurance applications with false or misleading information. This action was based on allegations of submitting applications with false or misleading information.

Michele Lynn Mankamyer, 9386 Breakers West Ter., West Palm Beach, FL 33411, has had her license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken by the state of Hawaii on an insurance license application.

Vairin Meesouk, 2021 Danberry St., Madison, WI 53711, 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 criminal convictions.

Richard E. Neely, 3398 Wiggins Way, Green Bay, WI 54311, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Thomas Martin Roufus, 1330 Villa Ter., Brookfield, WI 53186, 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.

Michael Segal, 1040 N. Lake Shore Dr. Apt. 32A, Chicago, IL 60611, agreed to surrender his insurance agent's license. This action was based on allegations of failure to report a criminal indictment and regulatory enforcement actions.

Robert F. Spoerl, 1140 Fond du Lac Ave., Kewaskum, WI 53040, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Daryl Creigh Trawick, 2370G Hillcrest Rd. #237, Mobile, AL 36695, paid a forfeiture of $250.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from violating s. 6.61 (16), Wis. Adm. Code. This action was based on allegations of failing to report an administrative action taken by another state.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

American Family Mutual Insurance Company, 6000 American Pky., Madison, WI 53783, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from improperly canceling policies mid-term for underwriting reasons it knew or should have known at the time of issuing the policy. This action was based on allegations of issuing an improper mid-term cancellation or nonrenewal of an insurance policy.

Catholic Family Life Insurance, 1572 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to comply with Wisconsin insurance law s. Ins. 6.57 (2) Wis. Adm. Code. This action was based on allegations of failure to notify terminated agents in writing to return all indicia to the agency as required by law.

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, 720 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202, paid a forfeiture of $3,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

One Vision Financial, Inc, 2850 Midwest Dr. #103, Onalaska, WI 54650, has had its insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Telespectrum Worldwide, Inc, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801, has had its insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Copies of Administrative Actions