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. 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

Elizabeth A. Bieniek, 3755 E. Mallory Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110, agreed to be subject to one year of supervision by a licensed agent when she starts insurance activities. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose previous criminal convictions on an insurance license application and a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Melissa Anne Boersma, 5005 S. MacArthur Ln. #303, Sioux Falls, SD 51108, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Robert W. Brinckerhoff, 2065 Futana Way, Wellington, FL 33414, has had his license denied for 31 days. 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 Wisconsin and Vermont on an insurance license application.

Justin M. Ellenbecker, 303A S. Fifth St., Colby, WI 54421, 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 a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Kenneth Paul Hecker, 15165 W. Harmony Dr., New Berlin, WI 53151, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Eugene L. Krueger, 14 Sandstone Ct., LeClaire, IA 52753, 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 Iowa on an insurance license application.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Air Sure Ltd. of Colorado, Inc., 25548 Genesee Trail Rd., Golden, CO 80401, has had its 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 action taken by the state of Delaware on an insurance license application.

Berry & Roxbury Mutual Insurance Company, 4766 Hwy. KP, Cross Plains, WI 53528, paid a forfeiture of $300.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Frank Gates Service Company, 5353 N. 16th St. Ste. 250, Phoenix, AZ 85016, has had its 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 Louisiana and Nevada on an insurance license application.

Freedom Tax Advisors, Inc., 6012 Audubon Manor Blvd., Lithia, FL 33547, has had its 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 action taken by the state of Florida on an insurance license application.

Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau (WCRB) vs. Schmidt Custom Floors, Inc., N8 W22590 Johnson Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188. WCRB was ordered to reverse its previous decision and use the employer worker's compensation classification code according to the plain language of the class code filed by the WCRB and approved by the Commissioner. This action was based on allegations of the insured appealing the decision by the WCRB.

Copies of Administrative Actions