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. 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

Raymond E. Barber, W232 S6750 Millbrook Cir., Big Bend, WI 53103, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Brian J. Bretl, 1518 Armstrong St., Marinette, WI 54143, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Patrick J. Cernohous, 1018 LaBarge Rd., Hudson, WI 54016, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Dennis P. Cira, N60 W34727 Forest Bay Rd., Oconomowoc, WI 53066, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

William Archie Eaton, 1631 N. 13th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007, 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 Arizona on an insurance license application.

Jeffrey E. Erickson, 740-1/2 Chippewa St., Eau Claire, WI 54703, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Stephanie Dawn Flinchum, 1607 Winborne Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, has had her 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 administrative actions taken by the state of Wisconsin on an insurance license application.

Russell W. Graham, 1370 S. 50th St., San Diego, CA 92113, 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 bankruptcy.

Diana L. Greenwood, 1612 Perry Ave., Racine, WI 53406, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Courtney Ann Griffith, 6977 Parkside Ave. #D, San Diego, CA 92139, 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 bankruptcy.

Brett James Halverson, 13320 W. Cold Spring Rd., New Berlin, WI 53151, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI, a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, and failing to disclose previous criminal convictions on an insurance license application.

Stacey L. Hinterlong, 33 Raven Dr., Aurora, IL 60506, has had her 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 substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Gerald Eugene Keiser, 11951 N. 80th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345, 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 bankruptcy.

Shawn F. Kelley, 11909 N. Forest Dr., Mequon, WI 53092, 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 Alabama on an insurance license application.

Clint D. Loback, 1221 Bouchard Ave., Janesville, WI 53546, 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 substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Stephen K. Love, 2726 Springbrook Rd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, paid a forfeiture of $15,000.00 and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to make required disclosures upon initial contact with consumers, making misrepresentations in the sale of annuities and life insurance products, and making unsuitable recommendations of replacement and sales of life insurance and annuities.

Wanda T. Murray, 1486 Farlin Ave., Green Bay, WI 54302, has had her license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose previous criminal convictions on an insurance license application.

John P. Olson, 525 Third St., P.O. Box 2012, Green Bay, WI 54306, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Jeffrey C. Rodd, 1211 S. Lincoln St., Redwood Falls, MN 56283, 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 Minnesota on an insurance license application.

Marjorie A. Rohloff, 205 W. Main St., Weyauwega, WI 54983, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Christine Noelle Romano, 4102 Taft Rd., Kenosha, WI 53142, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Kent C. Saemann, 808 Greentree Rd., Kohler, WI 53044, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Christine D. Savage, 1838 W. Walters Rd., Beloit, WI 53511, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Patricia L. Schwinn, 7739 W. Beloit Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53219, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Sandra L. Smith, N3816 W. Water St., Sullivan, WI 53178, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Michael J. Strojny, 1530 Kensington, Algonquin, IL 60102, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and agreed to promptly respond to inquiries from OCI, to file address changes with OCI, and to properly research the proper venue for submitting worker's compensation insurance. This action was based on allegations of failing to notify OCI of a change of address and misrepresenting that a policyholder was covered for worker's compensation insurance when he wasn't.

Scott D. Sutrick, 6018 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Chelsea R. Zupanc, 1714 Third St., Wausau, WI 54403, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Longyear Foundation, 1125 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to timely file all required reports. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement with an actuarial certificate by the due date and failing to comply with a previous forfeiture order.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Mutual of Omaha Plaza, Omaha, NE 68175, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from further violations of s. Ins 3.27, Wis. Adm. Code. This action was based on allegations of allowing a producer to use Medicare supplement insurance advertising not in compliance with the law.

United Insurance Company of America, 12115 Lackland Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146, had a policy form disapproved based on the arbitration provisions. This action was based on allegations of appealing a policy form disapproval regarding the arbitration provisions.

Copies of Administrative Actions