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. This list of administrative actions does not include actions for which a separate press release is done. Copies of the administrative action orders may be viewed online at https://ociaccess.oci.wi.gov/OrderInfo/OrdInfo.oci.

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 J. Barry, 524 N. Garfield Ave., Janesville, WI 53545, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of Wisconsin and Kansas on an insurance license application.

William Baylog, 2915 Cutter Ct., Waxhaw, NC 28173, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of administrative action taken by the state of North Carolina disclosed on his license application.

Timothy R. Berres, 7125 W. South Ridge Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53220, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Brian Coburn, 6445 W. Fullam St., Glendale, AZ 85308, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI, a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, and failing to pay past child support due.

Lorraine Henry Geiss, 17019 Two Mile Rd., Franksville, WI 53126, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $250.00 and agreed to promptly report any administrative actions taken regarding an occupational license. This action was based on allegations of failing to promptly report an administrative action taken by the National Association of Security Dealers.

Vicki C. Hunn, 1246 Grandby St., Aurora, CO 80011, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI regarding bankruptcy or judgment.

Coleman Bruce Plemmons, 189 Kingston Ct., Dawsonville, GA 30534, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the state of Georgia on an insurance license application.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Little Black Mutual Insurance Company, 128 Hwy. 13 S., Stetsonville, WI 54480, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to comply with exam order. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Mechanical Breakdown Protection, Inc., 250 NE Mulberry, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, paid a forfeiture of $10,000.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from using forms unless and until they have been filed with and approved by the Commissioner. This action was based on allegations of using unapproved policy forms and violation of a previous order to use only approved forms.

National Auto Care Corporation, 575 Westar Crossing, Westerville, OH 43082-7800, paid a forfeiture of $3,500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from using forms unless and until they have been filed with and approved by the Commissioner. This action was based on allegations of using unapproved policy forms.

United Service Protection Corp., P.O. Box 21647, St. Petersburg, FL 33742, paid a forfeiture of $5,000.00 and was ordered to submit audited statements by the due dates. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Copies of Administrative Actions