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

Richard John Aardsma, 709 Saratoga St., Crown Point, IN 46307, 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 Illinois on an insurance license application.

Cary Reid Alexander, 502 Airport Rd., Leitchfield, KY 42754, 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 Kentucky on an insurance license application and untimely response to OCI's request for information.

Mark A. Belknap, 2722 Windthrush Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay past child support due and nonresponse to OCI's request for information.

Peter B. Brown, 10 Madrone Ave., Kentfield, CA 94904, 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 California letter of certification for verification of individual Surplus Lines license.

Winette C. Caelwaerts, 2483 Sun Ter., Green Bay, WI 54311, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI relating to criminal convictions and child support arrearage.

Marshall C. Duke, 2765 N. 26th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

John M. Feeney, 918 S. Thurlow St., Hinsdale, IL 60521, 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 Illinois on an insurance license application.

Duane Robert Gagnon, 2975 S. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53227, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and not responding to OCI's request for information.

Robert Edward Haley, 6801 Rivulet, San Antonio, TX 78239, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose previous WI administrative action on an insurance license application and nonresponse to OCI's request for information regarding child support arrearage.

Christopher Lee Hammons, 168 Boatman Rd., Cookeville, TN 38506, 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 Kentucky on an insurance license application.

Daniel D. Hawk, 1318 Glacier Hill Dr., Madison, WI 53704, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $10,000.00 and was ordered to pay the refund of $22,585.37 plus interest to the Oneida Nation Farm and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to refund money due a policyholder.

Brad J. Hofmeyer, 853 Lawton Ter., Manitowoc, WI 54220, 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 Iowa on an insurance license application.

William H. Lehr, 734 Paxinosa Ave., Easton, PA 18042, has had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of MA and WI on an insurance license application.

Gerald A. Livings, 525 W. Johnson St., Madison, WI 53703, has had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of misrepresenting information to OCI regarding a previous bankruptcy on an insurance agent licensing application.

Robert Wilson Miller, Jr., 56 Braley Jenkins Rd., Centerville, MA 02632, 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 Maine on an insurance license application.

Donald F. Neubert, W225 N4006 Grandview Dr., Pewaukee, WI 53072, was ordered to cease and desist from all activities of an insurance intermediary and has had his license summarily suspended. This action was based on allegations of utilizing premiums for own use and not submitting premiums to the insurer.

Steve G. O'Neill, 226 Darien Ln., Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118, 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 Illinois on an insurance license application.

Adam R. Polanowski, W5445 County Rd. F #42, La Crosse, WI 54601, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Joseph W. Rigelsky, 1613 Liberty St., La Crosse, WI 54603, 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 criminal convictions.

Dawn M. Schaefer, 8831 Congress St., Milwaukee, WI 53225, paid a forfeiture of $14,368.00 and has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of utilizing premiums for own use, failing to submit applications to the insurer and failing to respond to the commissioner. Agent Schaefer did not appear at the hearing or prehearing.

Daniel G. Sites, 5616 Garden Ct., Woodbury, MN 55129, has had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose a previous administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on an insurance license application.

Robin Renee Smith-Helm, 501 N. Blaine, Chandler, OK 74834, has had her 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 Oklahoma on an insurance license application.

Kimberly C. Sullivan, 1225 Westview Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22412, has had her 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 California on an insurance license application.

Jacob A. Szprejda, 1200 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, WI 54303, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and nondisclosure of previous criminal convictions.

Jacqueline Susanne Ugarte, 3434 Oakdale Apt. C 1316, San Antonio, TX 78229, has had her application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose previous Wisconsin administrative actions on an insurance license application.

Michael E. Verity, 50587 Second St. S., P.O. Box 220, Eleva, WI 54738, paid a forfeiture of $33,246.00 and was ordered to pay an additional restitutionary forfeiture equal to amount to be determined by DWD uninsured workers compensation fund to be payable to policyholders/victims by reason of Respondent's failure to forward workers compensation premiums to the insurer, and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of diverting insurance proceeds to personal use, utilizing premiums for own use, not submitting applications to the insurer, issuing false certificates of insurance and failing to respond to request for information from Commissioner.

Anthony J. Vestal, 30 Viburnum Dr., Belleville, IL 62226, 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 Missouri on an insurance license application.

David E. Wistrcill, 2185 Stanich St., Maplewood, MN 55109, 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 Wisconsin on a surplus lines insurance license application.

Nancy Elizabeth Wynn, 4024 Spring Meadow Crescent, Chesapeake, VA 23321, 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 administrative action taken by the state of Florida.

Brian J. Zubek, 1417 W. Leroy, Milwaukee, WI 53221, 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 criminal convictions and child support arrearage.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

American Administrative Group, Inc., 421 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington, IL 60010, has had its application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of employee benefit plan license renewal denial for nonresponse to OCI request for original bond cancellation from Western Surety Company.

Amica Mutual Insurance Company, P.O. Box 6008, Providence, RI 02940, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $2,500.00 and agreed to cease and desist from using unapproved policy forms. This action was based on allegations of using unapproved policy forms.

Federal Warranty Service Corp., 14025 Riveredge Dr. Ste. 400, Tampa, FL 33637, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly reply to future requests. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, 404 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from issuing improper non-renewal notices. This action was based on allegations of issuing an improper mid-term cancellation or nonrenewal of an insurance policy.

Insurance Company of North America, P.O. Box 41484, Philadelphia, PA 19101, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and reply promptly to all future requests. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Midwest Security Life Insurance Company, 2700 Midwest Dr., Onalaska, WI 54650, 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.

Pyramid Benefit Services Corp., 300 S. St. Louis Blvd. Ste. 150, South Bend, IN 46617, has had its application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI regarding required financial statement not included with original renewal application.

Sheffield Olson & McQueen Inc., 2145 Ford Pky. Ste. 300, St Paul, MN 55116, has had its application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of employee benefit plan license renewal denial for nonresponse to OCI request for further information regarding inadequate bonding.

TIG Insurance Company, P.O. Box 152870, Irving, TX 75015, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly reply in writing to all future inquiries. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

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