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. This list of administrative actions does not include actions for which a separate press release is done. 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

Robert G. Aikins, 1427 Washington St., Little Chute, WI 54140, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Shawn Sarah Allicock, 809 Tuition Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23462, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI regarding bankruptcy or judgment.

Mary K. Anderson, 2071 Trissino Way, Green Bay, WI 54313, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to file with the Commissioner prior to use any Medicare supplement advertisements or advertisements offering information concerning the federal Medicare program and to cease and desist from further violations of s. Ins 3.27, Wis. Adm. Code. This action was based on allegations of using Medicare supplement insurance advertising not in compliance with the law.

John S. Babcock, 10420 Lucaya Dr., Tampa, FL 33647, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and administrative action taken by another state.

Nicholas P. Blawat, 4730 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53219, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Travis K. Burnett, 4207 Colonial Ct., Eau Claire, WI 54703, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from signing documents on behalf of consumers. This action was based on allegations of signing an insurance document without the knowledge or consent of the policyholder in violation of s. 628.34 (1), Wis. Stat.

Dee R. Christensen, 1003 Adams St., P.O. Box 863, North Fond du Lac, WI 54935, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Patrick J. Cunningham, 1043 W. 185th Pl., Homewood, IL 60430, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of California, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin on an insurance license application.

Loretha A. Dempsey, 7901 W. Glenbrook Rd. Apt. 13, Milwaukee, WI 53223, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay a required fee to OCI.

Jeffrey R. Dobrunz, 2212 S. Driftwood Ln., Appleton, WI 54915, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

David Paul Giegerich, 2 Mary St., Warren, NJ 07059, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay a required fee to OCI.

Jeffrey L. Kothe, 6242 Adobe Way, Madison, WI 53719, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $15,000.00 and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with home solicitation disclosure requirements, engaging in misleading and deceptive sales practices, failing to make necessary inquiries to determine suitability and making recommendations of the purchase of annuities that were unsuitable, not providing a copy of required documents to customers, not retaining required records, and utilizing business methods that endanger the legitimate interest of customers and the public.

James K. Layne, N2506 County Rd. V, Lodi, WI 53555, paid a forfeiture of $34,000.00 and was ordered to make additional restitution to the Estate of Jeanette Swatos in the amount of $311,838.22, and to sell annuities to individuals over the age of 65 only under the supervision of a qualified person who agrees to review the suitability of each transaction until May 15, 2009. This action was based on allegations of making false and misleading communications to a consumer and to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance regarding the sale of insurance products to a senior citizen.

Kiana Chelese Mims, 4123 Willington Woods Cir. Apt. 203, Kissimmee, FL 34741, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI regarding bankruptcy or judgment. Agent Mims did not appear at the hearing or prehearing.

Patrick L. Schenck, 2218 Blackbridge Rd., Janesville, WI 53545, has had his license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose previous criminal conviction for obtaining telecommunication service by fraud on an insurance license application.

Therese M. Slicker, 508 Fifth Ave., Stevens Point, WI 54481, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to file with the Commissioner prior to use any Medicare supplement advertisements or advertisements offering information concerning the federal Medicare program and to cease and desist from further violations of s. Ins 3.27, Wis. Adm. Code. This action was based on allegations of using Medicare supplement insurance advertising not in compliance with the law.

Carla Teresa Vigil, 6516 Plunkett St., Hollywood, FL 33023, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Enterprise Financial Group, Inc., 122 W. John Carpenter Fwy. 6th Fl., Irving, TX 75039, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested in the Commissioner's written inquiry. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and using unapproved policy forms.

GGIS Ltd. LLP, 5950 Berkshire Ln. #400, Dallas, TX 75225, has had its insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Hawkeye Security Insurance Company, 1245 Jordan Creek Pky., West Des Moines, IA 50266, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

National Protection Plan, Inc., 22 NE 22nd Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33062, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to immediately file a financial statement prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals and audited by an independent certified accountant for the calendar year ending December 31, 2005. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

National Reply Center, P.O. Box 1638, Meridian, MS 39302-9905, was ordered to cease and desist from sending direct mail advertisements to Medicare beneficiaries in Wisconsin until the advertisement is filed with the Commissioner according to law, and to reply promptly and provide all information requested to inquiries from the Commissioner. This action was based on allegations of using Medicare supplement insurance advertising not in compliance with the law.

Restorx Northern Illinois, 4497 S. Park Rd., Freeport, IA 61032, was ordered to affirm the disapproval of four courses as dealing mainly with the topics of repair procedures and cleaning techniques which are specifically listed as subjects that do not qualify for approval. This action was based on allegations of continuing education courses approval denied because they dealt with repair procedures and cleaning techniques.

United States Warranty E.S.P. Corporation, 2760 Som Center Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH 44094, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to immediately file a financial statement prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals and audited by an independent certified accountant for the calendar year ending December 31, 2005. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

W.G. & R. Furniture Company, 900 Challenger Dr., Green Bay, WI 54311, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to immediately file a financial statement prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals and audited by an independent certified accountant for the calendar year ending December 31, 2005. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Wynn's Extended Care, Inc., 6303 Blue Lagoon Dr. Ste. 225, Miami, FL 33126, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to immediately file a financial statement prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals and audited by an independent certified accountant for the calendar year ending December 31, 2005. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Copies of Administrative Actions