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.

Robert Edward Haley, 6801 Rivulet, San Antonio, TX 78239, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI regarding child support arrearage.

Robert Thomas Heusinkveld, 5508 Cavendish Cir., Plano, TX 75093, has had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of VA, TX and GA on an insurance license application.

Dennis H. Hoelzel, W5861 Manitowoc Rd., Appleton, WI 54915, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $5,000.00 and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of assisting an unauthorized insurer and making false or misleading statements to OCI.

Linda Y. Kearney, 13984 Settlement Acres Dr., Brook Park, OH 44142, has had her 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 Florida on an insurance license application.

Cynthia A. Macklin, 8030 S. Champlain Apt. 1, Chicago, IL 60619, 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 overdue monies due to an insurer, insured, or producer.

Herschell Edward Manning, 90 Yale Ave., Frostproof, FL 33843, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI to a Florida administrative action, child support obligations, judgments for overdue monies, and information about lawsuits.

Rolland E. Nielson, 14010 W. Park Ave., New Berlin, WI 53151, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was based on allegations of doing business as Aim Institute of Money Management, American Finance, and Tax & Investment Advisory, licensed in securities with Innovative Securities Inc, selling viaticals to 11 persons, receiving an order from Wisconsin Division of Securities Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) on January 18, 2001, and failing to report this action to OCI.

Dianna Dale Poindexter, RR 1 Box 502, East Lynn, WV 25512, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by Iowa on an insurance license application and nonresponse to OCI's request for information.

Lawrence L. Ventresca, 3627 N. Pacific Ave., Chicago, IL 60634, 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 Illinois on an insurance license application.

Amex Assurance Company, 3500 Packerland Dr., DePere, WI 54115, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from issuing nonrenewal notices less than 60 days prior to the renewal date. This action was based on allegations of issuing an improper nonrenewal of an insurance policy.

Aon Innovative Solutions, 1000 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL 60025, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Continental Casualty Company, CNA Plaza, 333 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60685, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Economy Premier Assurance Company, 385 Washington St., St. Paul, MN 55102, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

General Electric Capital Assurance Company, P.O. Box 320, Lynchburg, VA 24505, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Great American Insurance Company, 580 Walnut St. 10th Fl., Cincinnati, OH 45202, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, 1295 State St., Springfield, MA 01111, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company, P.O. Box 350, Warwick, RI 02887, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from utilizing the services of intermediary agent who is not properly listed. This action was based on allegations of allowing an agent to submit applications prior to appointing the agent.

MONY Life Insurance Company of America, 1740 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

The Travelers Life and Annuity Company, 1 Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from utilizing the services of an intermediary agent who is not properly listed. This action was based on allegations of allowing an agent to submit applications prior to appointing the agent.

Copies of Administrative Actions