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

Anthony H. Sanders, 7528 Pershing Blvd. Apt B-106, Kenosha, WI 53142, was ordered to cease and desist from violations of s. 601.42, Wis. Stat. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Marquis M. Wilburn, 6209 W. Stark # 5, Milwaukee, WI 53218, 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

Health Tradition Health Plan, 1808 E. Main St., Onalaska, WI 54650, paid a forfeiture of $3,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Heritage Insurance Managers, Inc., 919 Isom Rd. Ste. A, San Antonio, TX 78216, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and agreed to maintain a performance bond required by s. 633.14, Wis. Stat. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI regarding performance bond.

IGF Insurance Company, 4720 Kingsway Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46205, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to immediately pay the Wisconsin Insurance Plan assessment of $1,108.00 and to cease and desist from doing any insurance business in the state of Wisconsin. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay the Wisconsin Insurance Plan assessment and failing to comply with an Order.

Medical Assoc Clinic Health Plan, Inc., 1605 Associates Dr. Ste. 101, Dubuque, IA 52002, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous market conduct examination order.

The Phoenix Group, P.O. Box 206, 201 E. Fond du Lac St., Ripon, WI 54971, was ordered to cease and desist from inducing consumers to enter into an insurance agreement by offering benefits not specified in the insurance policy. This action was based on allegations of using an unfair inducement.

Warranty Acceptance Corporation, 4400 Government Blvd., Mobile, AL 36693, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested in the order and promptly reply in writing to all future requests. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Copies of Administrative Actions