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

Joel R. Bement, Sr., N7035 Hwy. 27 North, Black River Falls, WI 54615, agreed to surrender his insurance agent's license. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Eugene A. Eusanio, 5565 Westfall Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH 43130, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of administrative actions taken by the state of Ohio Division of Securities and the NASD.

James V. Harpold, W1256 Foster Rd., Oostburg, WI 53070, was ordered to not apply for any Wisconsin insurance license before October 11, 2007, and surrendered his insurance agent's license. This action was based on allegations of knowingly submitting a disability application that misrepresented the date on which it was signed and forging a signature on a separate application for insurance.

Dennis Joseph Kyne, Jr., 305 E. Empire St., San Jose, CA 95112, 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 California on an insurance license application.

Joseph Lopez-Wilson, 1004 Day Dr., Bellevue, NE 68005, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of administrative action taken by the Supreme Court of Nebraska suspending law license for 2 years.

David H. Maiman, 10625B N. Ivy Ct. #60, Mequon, WI 53092, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and agreed to respond promptly to all future requests for information from the Commissioner and maintain detailed records of insurance sales. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Michael J. Wolters, 9242 W. National Ave., West Allis, WI 53277, 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 background substantially related to insurance type activities. Agent Wolters did not appear at the hearing or prehearing.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Butlerandco Com Inc., 3144 Country Rd. S, Little Suamico, WI 54141, has had its insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Consumer Program Administrators, Inc., 1000 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL 60025, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information and promptly reply to all future requests from the Commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Continental Casualty Company, CNA Plaza, Chicago, IL 60685, paid a forfeiture of $10,000.00 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.

Royal & SunAlliance Personal Insurance Company, P.O. Box 1000, Charlotte, NC 28201, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the requested information and promptly reply to all future requests from the Commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Royal Warranty Services, Inc., 9300 Arrowpoint Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273, paid a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Secura Insurance, A Mutual Company, P.O. Box 819, Appleton, WI 54912, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,500.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Wausau Benefits, Inc., 115 W. Wausau Ave., Wausau, WI 54401, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and agreed to provide the requested information and promptly reply to all future requests from the Commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Copies of Administrative Actions