For more information, contact: Robert Luck, Consumer Attorney,
Phone: (608) 266-0082,
E-mail: robert.luck@wisconsin.gov

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

Edgar Bolden, 926 Jana Ln. #3, Madison, WI 53704, has had his license suspended. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay past child support due.

Sonelay Boualouang, N7474 690th St., Beldenville, WI 54003, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Michael Nolan Burns, 3340 N. 58th St., Milwaukee, WI 53216, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Joel E. Cole, 616 Peters Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Shaun M. Derby, S7850 Redwood Dr., Eau Claire, WI 54701, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

John L. Hammer, 7968 N. 107th, Unit #4, Milwaukee, WI 53224, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $20,000.00, was ordered to make restitution to consumers for surrender penalties and other fees incurred due to Mr. Hammer's unsuitable recommendations, and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of making false and misleading statements to consumers regarding insurance transactions and failing to make the necessary inquiries of consumers in order to make suitable replacement recommendations.

Radcliffe Franklyn Haughton, 6604 Glenbrook Rd., Brown Deer, WI 53223, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

James Hauschild, 19560 Waterford Ct., Shorewood, MN 55331, 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 Minnesota on an insurance license application and failing to disclose bankruptcy.

Jeffrey C. Horkman, 429 Susan Ct., Hartford, WI 53027, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Tracy Marie Kramer, 912 Tanglewood Ct., Oconomowoc, WI 53066, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Charles E. McCumber, 3012 West Ridge Dr., Eau Claire, WI 54703, paid a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of mailing 350 advertisement letters to Medicare eligible persons that failed to contain necessary disclosures and without filing the advertisement prior to use.

Christine L. Potter, 425 Christian Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54703, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Stephen F. Rabach, 5100 Moore Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, 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.

David J. Reiske, S83 W32660 Maggi Ln., Mukwonago, WI 53149, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Bradley David Sunderland, 4750 Rose Creek Pky., Fargo, ND 58104, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and agreed to cease and desist from signing applications and other documents that indicate his presence at a sale when he was not actually present. This action was based on allegations of signing his name as the selling agent when he was not present for the sale.

Scott D. Sutrick, 6018 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110, 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.

Tanjya L. Thomas, 1430 Cemetery Rd. #104, River Falls, WI 54022, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Kari Anna Tikal, 8734 Cty. 21, La Crescent, MN 55947, agreed to surrender her insurance agent's license. This action was based on allegations of making false and misleading statements to consumers regarding insurance transactions and failing to make suitable recommendations regarding replacements of annuity policies to a senior citizen.

Michael A. Wankowski, 3151 S. Delaware Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Loren A. Weister, 10877 Main St., Hewitt, WI 54441, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Acclaris Inc., 1511 N. West Shore Blvd. Ste. 350, Tampa, FL 33607, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and agreed to promptly respond to OCI inquiries and comply with employee benefit plan administrator licensing requirements. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to timely submit its renewal application and fee.

Americas TPA, Inc., 7201 W. 78th St., Bloomington, MN 55439, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $5,500.00 and agreed to promptly respond to notices and inquiries from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI, failing to submit an employee benefit plan administrator renewal license application and fee on a timely basis, and failing to respond and appear in compliance with a Notice of Hearing.

Encompass Indemnity Company, 3075 Sanders Rd. Ste. H1A, Northbrook, IL 60062, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from improperly rescinding policies in violations of s. 631.11 (1), Wis. Stat. This action was based on allegations of issuing an improper midterm cancellation or nonrenewal of an insurance policy.

Household Life Insurance Company, 200 Somerset Corp. Blvd. Ste. 100, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information, to reply promptly 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.

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Inc., 30 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to timely file all required reports, including financial statements. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Progressive Closing & Escrow Company LLC, 515 Rockway Ave., Valley Stream, NY 11581, has had its 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.

Copies of Administrative Actions