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

Kelly Gene Beesley, 1705 Singletree Ct., McKinney, TX 75070, 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 New Jersey on an insurance license application.

Donald L. Behm, 12 Brokaw Pl., Appleton, WI 54611, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to comply with Medicare supplement advertising regulations. This action was based on allegations of using Medicare supplement insurance advertising not in compliance with the law.

Tami L. Kraft, W5596 County Rd. P, Tony, WI 54563, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of making false and misleading communications to the insurer and to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance regarding the sale of life insurance and submitting life insurance applications to the insurer, falsely representing that the consumers had signed the applications.

Stacy L. Lincoln, 125 Grand Ave., Embarrass, WI 54933, has had her 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.

Timothy L. Markowski, 718 W. Grange Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211, 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.

Ken Navarro, 4423 Vernon Ave. Apt. 2R, Brookfield, IL 60513, 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.

Robert William Price, 1845 Cavalier Ct., Kissimmee, FL 34744, has had his license denied for 90 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI regarding bankruptcy and failing to disclose a previous administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on an insurance license application.

David A. Reiswitz, 1920 Pernin St., Marinette, WI 54143, paid a forfeiture of $250.00 and was ordered to comply with the continuing education requirements. This action was based on allegations of failing to meet continuing education requirements.

Duane B. Robertson, 8140 N. 107th St., Milwaukee, WI 53224, has had his license denied for 30 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay past child support due and failing to disclose child support arrearages.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Asurion Warranty Services, Inc., 648 Grassmere Park Ste. 300, Nashville, TN 37211, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $5,000.00 and agreed to file audited financial statements, renewal applications and the Financial Security Requirement form by March 31 each year, notify customers that the mandatory arbitration clause is removed, and use only properly approved forms. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

First Automotive Service Corp., 2400 Louisiana Blvd. NE Bldg. 4, Albuquerque, NM 87110, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $10,000.00 and agreed to submit an audited financial statement, the renewal fee, and the Financial Security Requirement form by March 31 each year. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Lincoln Benefit Life Company, 3075 Sanders Rd. Ste. H1A, Northbrook, IL 60062, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to respond promptly in writing to all inquiries from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Wausau Business Insurance Company, 2000 Westwood Dr., Wausau, WI 54401, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from violating s. Ins 21.01 (6), Wis. Adm. Code, by failing to provide notice of nonrenewal at least 60 days prior to the date of expiration provided in the policy. This action was based on allegations of issuing an improper nonrenewal of an insurance policy.

Copies of Administrative Actions