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.

Allegations and Actions Against Agents

Edwin Robert Haag III, 650 N. 11th St., Breese, IL 62230, has had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose two administrative actions taken by Illinois on an insurance license application.

James Robert Heineman, 1962 Waterbury Dr. SE, Kentwood, MI 49508, has had his application for an insurance 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.

Susan A. Liebert, 245 Longwood Dr., Janesville, WI 53545, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Donald Joseph Magdon, Jr., 15837 S. 13th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85048, has had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of California on an insurance license application.

Gloria A. Olson, 2122 Edgewood Dr., Grafton, WI 53024, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

David N. Silk, 2123 Ginger Creek Dr., Palatine, IL 60074, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken by the state of Illinois on an insurance license application and nonresponse to OCI's request for information.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Conseco Senior Health Insurance Company, 11815 N. Pennsylvania St., Carmel, IN 46032, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information and promptly reply in writing to requests from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Lincoln Benefit Life Company, P.O. Box 80469, Lincoln, NE 68501, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information and promptly reply in writing to requests from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Lincoln Benefit Life Company, P.O. Box 80469, Lincoln, NE 68501, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $3,500.00 and agreed to provide the information requested and promptly reply in writing to requests from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to comply promptly with an order.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 334 Madison Ave., P.O. Box 633, Convent Station, NJ 07961, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to reply promptly in writing to requests from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Mt. Morris Mutual Insurance Company, N1211 Cty. Rd. B, Coloma, WI 54930, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, 1 Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly reply in writing to requests from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

NWC Service Corporation, 616 N. Eckhoff St., Orange, CA 92868, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and provide proof of financial security for the in-force contracts. This action was based on allegations of doing a warranty business without proper authority.

PHL Variable Insurance Company, One American Row, Hartford, CT 06115, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly reply in writing to requests from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Safeco Life Insurance Company, 10785 Willows Rd. NE, Bldg. D, Redmond, WA 98052, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly reply in writing to requests from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York, P.O. Box 1580, Neptune, NJ 07754, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly reply in writing to requests from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Webster Insurance, 112 S. Turnpike Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492, has had its application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken against John Klecha by the states of Kansas and Oklahoma on an insurance license application.

Copies of Administrative Actions