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

Robin V. Allen, 4521 W. Chestnut St., Tampa, FL 33607, has had her license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the state of South Carolina on an insurance license application.

Tina K. Baughman, 16769 Charmel Ln., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of violating the terms of an order issued by the Commissioner dated September 4, 2003. Agent Baughman did not appear at the hearing or prehearing.

Jennifer K. Bogie, 208 N. Third St., Oregon, IL 61061, agreed to a suspension of her license for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay past due child support and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

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 and failing to disclose previous Wisconsin administrative action on an insurance license application.

Robert A. Eisele, 1110 W. Maple St., Lancaster, WI 53813, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $100.00 and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of tendering an application for an accident insurance policy with a forged signature after a loss had occurred.

Brian Lane Gilmore, 1627 Valley View Dr., Winona, MN 55987, 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 Minnesota on an insurance license application.

Christopher Lee Hansen, 420 S. 70th St., Milwaukee, WI 53214, has had his license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose previous criminal convictions on an insurance license application.

Jeffrey D. Hill, 1332 Dover Pl., Brookfield, WI 53005, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Daniel M. Lindow, 212 Garfield Cir., Waukesha, WI 53186, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

James P. Ludwig, 723 Bertha St., Wausau, WI 54403, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Donald J. Maceau, 6544 N. 67th St., Milwaukee, WI 53223, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Peggy R. Martin, 6 Merrill Crest Dr., Madison, WI 53705, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Ronald E. Maxon, W7333 CTH Z, Onalaska, WI 54650, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Bill M. Meharg, 3812 Kingbird Way, Wausau, WI 54401, was ordered to cease signing the names of applicants on insurance forms and has had his license suspended for 60 days. This action was based on allegations of signing a signature on document without proper authority on at least two occasions.

Anello J. Mollica, 5122 N. 50th St., Milwaukee, WI 53218, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Michael Ribich, 1359 N. Lincoln Ave. Apt. 3073, Urbana, IL 61801, 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 failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Kathleen Kay Ritter, 411 Audubon Rd., Kohler, WI 53044, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Christina Marie Roder, 203 S. Fifth St. #407, Ames, IA 50010, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of criminal convictions substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Patricia L. Rollins, 4501 Hosie Ln., Little Rock, AR 72206, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Timothee N. Thieme, 9700 Swamp Lake Rd., Tomahawk, WI 54487, was ordered to cease and desist from using forms in transactions with insurance customers that are not current and approved by the insurer and to cease and desist from failing to document and retain information received from insurance customers relating to insurance transactions. This action was based on allegations of using unapproved or non-current forms and failing to document and retain information received from an insurance customer relating to an insurance transaction.

Sheltrina V. Washington, 5036 N. 38th St., Milwaukee, WI 53209, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Steven V. Wershay, W278 N5365 Hanover Hill Rd., Sussex, WI 53089, 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 violating Wisconsin insurance laws.

Ryan Scott Wunderlich, 1260 Club Cir. Apt. 6, Brookfield, WI 53005, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

American National Insurance Company, 1 Moody Plaza, Galveston, TX 77550, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was based on allegations of administrative action taken by another state.

Cincinnati Life Insurance Company, P.O. Box 145496, Cincinnati, OH 45250, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was based on allegations of using discriminatory procedures in the issuance of certain life insurance products.

Federated Mutual Insurance Company, 121 E. Park Square, Owatonna, MN 55060, was ordered to cease and desist from using form 4420 Ed 7-97 during the solicitation and enrollment of a small group employer and to utilize the small employer uniform employee application for group health insurance. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with the requirement to utilize the small employer uniform employee application for group health insurance form in violation of Wisconsin insurance law.

National Administrative Service Company, Ltd., 5747 Perimeter St. #200, Dublin, OH 43017, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information and promptly reply in writing to all future requests. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Platinum Warranty Corporation, 12600 Rockside Rd. PMB 230, Cleveland, OH 44125, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to respond to the request for information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Universal Administrative Services, 9000 Wessex Pl. Ste. 302, Louisville, KY 40222, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,200.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from soliciting warranty business until it obtains the proper authority. This action was based on allegations of doing a warranty insurance business without proper authority.

Copies of Administrative Actions