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

Madison, WI - Commissioner of Insurance Connie L. O'Connell reports that 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.

Gerald Wayne Bradford, 751 Adams St., Rockton, IL 61072, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to report actions against him by the state of Illinois and the National Association of Securities Dealers.

David Russell Delozier, 13451 Bryson, Van Nuys, CA 91402, paid a forfeiture of $200.00 and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to report a felony criminal conviction on his original application. Agent Delozier did not appear at the hearing or prehearing.

Maurice O. Hart, 841 W. Morton #23, Jacksonville, IL 62650, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $250.00 and agreed to respond promptly to all written inquiries from OCI. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction and no response to request for information.

Jeff A. Huston, 60686 CSAH 28, Litchfield, MN 55355, has had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken by the state of Minnesota on an insurance license application.

Paul A. Venema, 4155 Finch Ln., Delavan, WI 53115, 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.

Gary L. Wilson, P.O. Box 39, Coon Valley, WI 54623, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to truthfully answer all questions on insurance applications. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose a 1976 criminal conviction on an insurance application.

Employee Benefit Plan Administration, Inc., 263 Drakeside Rd., Hampton, NH 03842, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to OCI regarding the cancellation of their performance bond and failing to obtain and maintain a performance bond.

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