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

Mary Capri, 253 Center, Apt. 142, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, paid a forfeiture of $250.00 and has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and failure to report criminal conviction.

Kevin J. Cunningham, 8713 W 124th St., Palos Park, IL 60464, 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 administrative action taken by the state of Maine.

Luke McGowan, P.O. Box 6312, Macon, GA 31208, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and failing to disclose previous criminal convictions on an insurance license application.

Vincent Monaco, 165 Portland St. #121B, Phoenix, AZ 85003, 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 judgment or bankruptcy.

Joseph R. Odice, 15 Willet Way, Cary, IL 60013, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $250.00 and agreed to a denial of his license for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to report an administrative action taken by the state of Pennsylvania on his current property and casualty insurance license, nondisclosure of administrative action taken by the states of Iowa and Indiana on surplus lines application, and acting as a surplus lines agent without a license.

Marvin M. Sedlet, 2406 N. 56th St, Milwaukee, WI 53402, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $2,000.00, was ordered to make restitution in sum of $25,224.94 within one year of the date of the order, and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of making unsuitable sales of life insurance and annuities and entering into prohibited personal financial transactions with an insurance customer.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

American Home Shield of Maine, Inc, 860 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, TN 38120, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly reply in writing to all future requests. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Group Health Coop of South Central Wisconsin, 8202 Excelsior Dr., Madison, WI 53717, paid a forfeiture of $2,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Rockford Mutual Insurance Company, 527 Colman Center Dr., Rockford, IL 61125, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from issuing cancellation notices which do not provide the 10-day notice required by s. 631.36 (2) (b), Wis. Stat. This action was based on allegations of issuing an improper midterm cancellation of an insurance policy.

Copies of Administrative Actions