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.

Anna T. Harbort, 1983 N. Summit Ave. # B-1, Milwaukee, WI 53202, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Carol V. Preszler, 127131 W. Bridge Rd., Aberdeen, SD 57401, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $250.00 and has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to report an administrative action taken by Mississippi. Agent Preszler did not appear at the hearing or prehearing.

Commercial Union Insurance Company, One Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from accepting business from agents until they have been properly appointed. This action was based on allegations of allowing an agent to submit applications prior to appointing the agent.

Continental Casualty Company, CNA Plaza, Chicago, IL 60685, paid a forfeiture of $4,000.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and to promptly reply in the future to information requests from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

GEICO Casualty Company, 1 GEICO Plaza, Washington, DC 20076, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $4,000.00 and agreed to accept applications only from properly appointed agents. This action was based on allegations of allowing agents to submit applications prior to appointing the agent.

GEICO General Insurance Company, One GEICO Plaza, Washington, DC 20076, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $10,000.00 and agreed to accept applications only from properly appointed agents. This action was based on allegations of allowing agents to submit applications prior to appointing the agent.

GEICO Indemnity Insurance Company, One GEICO Plaza, Washington, DC 20076, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $2,000.00 and agreed to accept applications only from properly appointed agents. This action was based on allegations of allowing agents to submit applications prior to appointing the agent.

Government Employees Insurance Company, One GEICO Plaza, Washington, DC 20076, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and agreed to accept applications only from properly appointed agents. This action was based on allegations of allowing agents to submit applications prior to appointing the agent.

Ideal Electronics of Wisconsin, Inc., 621 Ridgeway Dr., Hartland, WI 53029, was ordered to cease and desist from issuing warranties in Wisconsin until it has obtained a limited certificate of authority to solicit warranty business. This action was based on allegations of doing an insurance business without proper authority.

Native American Insurance Company, Inc. N\K\A Native American Mutual Insurance, 897 Chelsea Rd., Poplar, MT 59255, was ordered to cease and desist from soliciting any investment, contribution, or subscription until an organization permit is obtained from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of doing an insurance business without proper authority.

OneBeacon Midwest Insurance Company, One Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from accepting business from agents until they have been properly appointed. This action was based on allegations of allowing an agent to submit applications prior to appointing the agent.

Ultimate Warranty Corporation, 21360 Center Ridge Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116, paid a forfeiture of $7,500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from issuing vehicle service contracts in Wisconsin until it has obtained proper authority to solicit warranty business. This action was based on allegations of doing insurance business without proper authority and failure to respond to request for information.

USAA Casualty Insurance Company, 9800 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX 78288, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and agreed to provide the requested information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Warranty Gold, Ltd., 7501 Hwy. 290E Suite #101, Austin, TX 78723, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from issuing vehicle service contracts in Wisconsin until it has obtained a limited certificate of authority to solicit warranty business and provide proof of financial security for the in-force service contracts. This action was based on allegations of doing an insurance business without proper authority.

Western National Mutual Insurance Company, 5350 W. 78th St., Edina, MN 55439, 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.

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