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. 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

Darryl R. Bakos, 7155 Presidio Dr. #M, Milwaukee, WI 53223, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Thomas S. Baron, 516 S. Mills St., Madison, WI 53715, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Michael R. Bauldry, 101 S. Joseph St., Appleton, WI 54915, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Nathan M. Bebermeier, 621 Russell St., De Forest, WI 53532, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

David B. Bellrichard, 6845 S. 68th St., #207, Franklin, WI 53132, paid a forfeiture of $5,000.00 and was ordered to certify to OCI that any recommendation for sale or exchange of an annuity to a senior consumer during the period extending to December 31, 2007, has been subject to supervisory review to assure strict compliance with s. 628.347 (1) (c), Wis. Stat., to cease and desist from the use of any advertisement not in strict compliance with s. Ins 2.16, Wis. Adm. Code, and has had his license suspended for 60 days. This action was based on allegations of failing on two occasions to conduct a sufficient inquiry to determine the suitability of an annuity recommendation, resulting in unsuitable sales, in violation of s. Ins 2.16 (6), Wis. Adm. Code.

Roshenna D. Aun Berry, 2321 Montezuma Dr. #D, Florissant, MO 63031, 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.

Glenda L. Bloxton, 2213 Le Havre Blvd., Orlando, FL 32808, has had her 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.

Wayne F. Czypinski, 9806 Spruce Ln., P.O. Box 367, Suring, WI 54174, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Thomas W. Ellmaker, W57 N719 Hawthorne Ave., Cedarburg, WI 53012, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Merrill J. Fischbein, 1655 Westwood Hills Dr., St. Louis Park, MN 55426, has had his license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of Wisconsin, Kansas, and Minnesota on an insurance license application.

Morton H. Franklin, 5315 Fair Ridge Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228, 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 Ohio on an insurance license application.

Rhonda L. Funmaker, 916 Hwy. 21 E., Friendship, WI 53934, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Nelson E. Gilroy, 1011 Shelter Ln., Lansing, MI 48912, has had his license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the state of Michigan on an insurance license application.

Montell D. Glover, 4102 N. 39th St., Lower Unit, Milwaukee, WI 53216, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Jonisha M. Hendon, 2702 W. Villard Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209, 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 and traffic and ordinance violations.

Glennie V. Hill, 2880 N. Menomonee River Pky., Milwaukee, WI 53222, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

James A. Levine, 133 The Chase, Syosset, NY 11791, has had his license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the state of New Jersey on an insurance license application.

Eric J. Minor, 3133 Hidden Pl. Apt. 5, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 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 multiple traffic offenses.

Carl S. Peterson, Box 159, Eleva, WI 54738, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Timothy J. Petrie, N809 Irish Rd., New Holstein, WI 53061, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $15,000.00, was ordered to pay restitution to complainant and pay any surrender fee or other penalties regarding the policies in question for two complainants if they surrender the policy within six months of the date of the final decision, and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to properly consider suitability in selling annuities to senior citizens; making false and misleading statements regarding the insurance business to the insurer, consumers, and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance; and offering insurance benefits that were not specified in the policy language in order to induce consumers into purchasing insurance.

Leonard M. Thomas, 4463 N. 72nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53218, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Leroy P. Vandenbusch, 3610 Delahaut St., Green Bay, WI 54301, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Barry R. Wallihan, 1823 26th St. N., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Obbie Ward, 4032 N. 17th St., Milwaukee, WI 53209, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Charles W. Warnke, W10689 Givens Rd., New London, WI 54961, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Joseph W. Weis, 395 Amanda St., Burlington, WI 53105, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00, agreed to sell insurance products only subject to supervision by a designated supervisor who reviews each transaction, and to take a continuing education course within six months dealing with Wisconsin insurance laws and marketing to senior citizens. This action was based on allegations of failure to properly consider suitability when recommending that a senior consumer purchase a life insurance policy; making false and misleading statements regarding the insurance business to consumers, the insurer, and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance; and failure to make the proper disclosures to the consumer at the time of initial contact.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Cambridge Integrated Services Group, Inc., 1501 Luna Rd. #124, Carrollton, TX 75006, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to respond promptly to all future requests for information from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Dimension Services Corporation, 400 Metroplace N. Ste. 300, Dublin, OH 43017, paid a forfeiture of $5,500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from acting as a warranty plan administrator unless and until it has obtained authority to do so. This action was based on allegations of doing an insurance business without proper authority.

Enterprise Financial Group, Inc., 122 W. John Carpenter Fwy. 6th Fl., Irving, TX 75039, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $25,000.00 and agreed to comply with the agreements made in the stipulation. This action was based on allegations of failing to file required financial statements and other information by the due dates.

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation, 1717 W. Broadway, Madison, WI 53713, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to comply with market conduct examination compliance orders. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous market conduct examination order.

Copies of Administrative Actions