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.

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

Jeremy R. Flahaven, 451 Summer Blvd. #101, Lakemoor, IL 60050, paid a forfeiture of $50.00 and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of violating health insurance replacement laws, failing to respond, and failing to appear for prehearing and hearing.

Charles W. Jehn, 1811 Laguna Ave., Schofield, WI 54476, agreed to surrender his insurance agent license. This action was based on allegations of assisting an unlicensed insurer to do insurance business without proper authority.

James J. Kislow, 901 Urban St., Rothschild, WI 54474, agreed to pay $10,500.00 for unpaid claims incurred and to cease assisting unauthorized insurers. This action was based on allegations of assisting an unlicensed insurer to do an insurance business without proper authority.

Vikram V. Naik, 3205 San Juan Tr., Brookfield, WI 53005, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and agreed to a suspension of his license for 30 days. This action was based on allegations of forging an applicant's signature on life insurance applications and misapplying funds received from the client to pay the initial insurance premium.

Tiffany Ann Rullan, 3990 US Hwy. 8587 Lot 2, Colorado Springs, CO 80911, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $250.00, agreed to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI, and agreed to a denial of her application for an insurance license for 30 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken by the state of Maine on an insurance license application and nonresponse to OCI's request for information.

Roger G. Simm, P.O. Box 607, Butler, WI 53007, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $3,308.00 and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of utilizing premiums for his own use and not submitting applications to the insurer. Agent Simm did not appear at the hearing or prehearing.

Johnny C. Smith, 3270 N. 54th St., Milwaukee, WI 53216, 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.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

American International Life Assurance Company of New York, P.O. Box 727, New York, NY 10268, paid a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company, 1275 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL 60025, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and reply promptly in writing to all inquiries from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Pro-Tech Vehicle Service Contracts Corp., 5420 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240, 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 failing to respond to requests for information regarding warranty plan security requirement.

Zurich Services Corporation, 1400 American Ln., Schaumburg, IL 60196, paid a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Copies of Administrative Actions