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. Any forfeitures paid in these administrative actions are deposited in the Common School Fund which is administered by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. The earnings from this fund are distributed to all public K-12 schools in Wisconsin and are used by school libraries to purchase books. 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

Michael B. Burke, 632 S. Main St., Poynette, WI 53955, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of criminal convictions substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and multiple traffic violations. Agent Burke did not appear at the hearing.

Quinn Hugh Eagan, 3636 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002, 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 Louisiana on an insurance license application.

Bruce J. Gintoft, 7044 N. Range Rd., Glendale, WI 53029, paid a forfeiture of $8,550.00 and was ordered to make restitution to Gertrude Piotrowski in the amount of $1,450.00. This action was based on allegations of violating Wisconsin insurance laws by making false communications to the consumer and failing to properly consider suitability in selling an annuity.

Dortha Estelle Hall, 2222 Wichita Ave., Amarillo, TX 79107, agreed to respond promptly to all inquiries from OCI and agreed to a denial of her application for an insurance license. 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 due child support.

Mark Paul Kleeman, 23 Montrose St., New Milford, PA 18834, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of administrative action taken by the state of Pennsylvania Securities Commission and the National Association of Securities Dealers.

Carmen Leyva, 2043 Burroughs St., San Diego, CA 92111, 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 Alabama on an insurance license application.

Maria Del Socorro Martinez-Ochoa, 20555 Devonshire St. #150, Chatsworth, CA 91311, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

AIG Warranty Guard, Inc., 175 Water St. 20th Fl., New York, NY 10038, paid a forfeiture of $11,000.00 and was ordered to immediately file a financial statement prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and audited by an independent certified accountant for the calendar year ending December 31, 2005. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Universal Underwriters Service Corporation, 7045 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66211, paid a forfeiture of $4,500.00 and was ordered to file financial statements prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and audited by an independent certified accountant as required under s. Ins 15.01, Wis. Adm. Code. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Copies of Administrative Actions