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

Amanda Sue Augustine, 605 W. Stanton St., Streator, IL 61364, was ordered to comply with the terms of the stipulation and has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to report administrative actions taken by other states.

Alex Biefel, 780 Summit Greens Blvd., Clermont, FL 34711, has had his license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on an insurance license application.

Cynthia Diane Cochran, 4329 Moomaw Ave. NW, Roanoke, VA 24017, 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 a judgment.

Francis B. Colavita, 9370 Granville Rd. A, Mequon, WI 53097, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Peggy Laurine Garza, 628 W. Norwood Ct., San Antonio, TX 78212, 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 criminal history and correct resident address.

Jeff W. Hutchings, 10820 Bellone Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $250.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Tammy R. Johnson, 2508 First St., P.O. Box 58, Monroe, WI 53566, paid a forfeiture of $2,000.00 and has had her license suspended for 30 days. This action was based on allegations of mishandling premiums as a result of inadequate business practices and not submitting premiums to the insurer.

Lee J. Litzau, W147 N10757 Heritage Pky., Germantown, WI 53022, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $10,000.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from further violations of s. Ins 2.16, Wis. Adm. Code, and s. 628.34 (1), Wis. Stat. This action was based on allegations of using life insurance advertising containing misrepresentations in violation of s. Ins 2.16, Wis. Adm. Code, and s. 628.34 (1), Wis. Stat.

Peter Mavraganis, 40 Remington Cir., West Windsor, NJ 08550, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Michael R. McCoy, N2 W31544 Scuppernong Valley Ct., Delafield, WI 53018-2814, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Barbara A. Miller, N7433 Cty. Y, Watertown, WI 53094, agreed to never reapply for an insurance license, to pay restitution in the amount of $92,626.13, and agreed to a revocation of her insurance license. This action was based on allegations of utilizing premiums for own use and not submitting applications to the insurer.

Douglas D. Pfaff, 212 Golf View Dr., Mt. Horeb, WI 53572, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $7,000.00 and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of signing a signature on insurance policy loan agreements and policy loan checks without proper authority.

Mark B. Sirianni, 4408 Kellyland St, Schofield, WI 54476
Press Release of March 13, 2006, Commissioner of Insurance Orders Agent Mark Sirianni to Pay a $281,000 Forfeiture

Bradford J. Steege, 812 Pflieger St., Rothschild, WI 54474, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Paul J. Thiel, 3039 Lourdes Dr., Appleton, WI 54915, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and agreed to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and to not state or imply that he can accept a premium payment for a Worker's Compensation Pool policy. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and stating or implying that he could accept a premium payment for a Worker's Compensation Pool policy.

Michael Wayne Thomas, 253 Avignon Way, Clarksville, TN 37043, has had his license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken by the state of Kentucky on an insurance license application.

Jason Robert Waters, 1370 Timberlake Dr., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, was ordered to not teach or proctor any continuing education or prelicensing course for two years. This action was based on allegations of administrative action taken by the state of Iowa.

Gary A. White, 55 Judith St., Danville, NH 03819, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to report administrative actions taken by the states of South Dakota, Vermont, and Delaware.

Daniel M. Zeiler, 12159 S. Pulaski, Alsip, IL 60803, has had his license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken by the state of Illinois on an insurance license application.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Automobile Protection Corporation, 6010 Atlantic Blvd., Norcross GA 30071-1303, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $25,000.00 and agreed to lift the cease and desist order issued in case #03-C28714 and comply with this stipulation. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous order.

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, 7 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004-2616, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to promptly reply in writing and to provide all information requested in response to all inquiries from the Commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Intercontinental Warranty Services, Inc., 600 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Ste. 250, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and agreed to respond promptly to all inquires from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Prizm Administrative Solutions, Inc., 1099 18th St. Ste. 350, Denver, CO 80202, paid a forfeiture of $2,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Student Conservation Association, Inc., P.O. Box 550, Charlestown, NH 03603, paid a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Copies of Administrative Actions