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.

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

Paul J. Beirl, 1374 Carrington Ln., DePere, WI 54115, 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 pay past due child support.

Daniel E. Brunette, 7644 William Penn Pl., Indianapolis, IN 46256, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from violating Wisconsin insurance law. This action was based on allegations of failing to report an administrative action taken by the National Association of Security Dealers.

Monica Marquez Olivares, 207 Kate Schenck, San Antonio, TX 78223, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken by the state of Texas on an insurance license application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Douglas M. Pickar, 408 S. Division St., Waupaca, WI 54981, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to report all actions required to be reported under s. Ins 6.60 and s. Ins 6.61, Wis. Adm. Code. This action was based on allegations of failing to report an administrative action taken by another state.

Paula Marie Snowden, 1427 N. 10th St. Apt. 405, P.O. Box 734, Sheboygan, WI 53081, has had her license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose a previous administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on an insurance license application.

Yeng Yang, 2401 Fish Hatchery Rd. Apt D, Madison, WI 53713, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose previous charges and criminal convictions on an insurance license application and a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Affinity Insurance Services Inc., 159 E. County Line Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040, has had its license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken against Kurt Meister by the states of Massachusetts, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Florida and Wisconsin on a business entity insurance license application.

American International Insurance Company, 505 Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809, paid a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of WI, 401 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Bridge Benefits, Inc., 250 E. Broad St. #2100, Columbus, OH 43215, has had its application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI requesting the Employee Benefit Plan Administrator license application fee, financial statement, and appropriate performance bond.

Claim Source, Inc., P.O. Box 5949, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, has had its application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI regarding completion of the Employee Benefit Plan Administrator license application and submission of the required performance bond.

Corniche Group, Inc, 610 S. Industrial Blvd. Ste. 220, Euless, TX 76040, has had its insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date and failure to respond to a request for information regarding a warranty plan financial requirement.

Flyway Mutual Insurance Company, 918 W. Main St., Waupun, WI 53963, paid a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Rapid Response Roadservice Motor Club, 275 E. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, has had its insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Reedsburg Westfield Mutual Insurance Company, 1417 Ridgeview Dr., Reedsburg, WI 53959, paid a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Reliastar Life Insurance Company of NY, 5780 Powers Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30317, paid a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Rural Mutual Insurance Company, 1212 Deming Way, Madison, WI 53717, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to comply with the recommendations within 60 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous market conduct examination order.

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