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

Donald William Barden, 1430 Hampton Hill Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30022, 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 Alabama.

Daniel A. Broughton, 2080 Shoreline Loop #175, San Ramon, CA 94583, 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 administrative action taken by the state of California on an insurance license application.

Jean Ann Dorrell, 1120 Riveredge Dr., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of administrative action taken by the state of Florida.

Shelly K. Haines, 1426 Denton, La Crosse, WI 54601, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and agreed to not use unauthorized insurance forms or marketing methods that are contrary to Wisconsin Insurance law. This action was based on allegations of misrepresentation through misleading marketing methods tending to induce fear and using long term care insurance release form not in compliance with the law.

Thomas A. Hinneberg, 1508 Meadow Ct., Port Washington, WI 53074, paid a forfeiture of $12,000.00 and has had his license suspended for 180 days. This action was based on allegations of unsuitable sales of annuities in violation of Ins. 2.16 (6), Wis. Adm. Code, and failing to properly consider suitability in selling life insurance.

Jason M. Jacobs, 225D Linden Ct., Lomira, WI 53048, was ordered to never reapply for licensure and surrendered his insurance agent's license. This action was based on allegations of misrepresenting that the sale of insurance was the purpose of the call or visit and failing to identify himself as an insurance agent.

Norton Edward Kaplan, 1709 E. Beaubien Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85034, has had his license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose two administrative actions taken by the state of Arizona on an insurance license application.

Terry Lynn Maides, 1304 S. 93rd Ave., Omaha, NE 68124, 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 Kentucky, Georgia, Colorado, and West Virginia on an insurance license application.

Joseph Paul Miller, 315 Apache Ct., Galena, IL 61036, 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 Illinois on an insurance license application.

Charles Lee Myrick, 2900 Camp Creek Pky. #D13, College Park, GA 30337, 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 Kansas, Connecticut, Delaware, and Oregon on an insurance license application.

Andrew M. Nelson, 729 High St., Union Grove, WI 53182, 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.

Connie Marie Pierson, 605 Spring Line Dr., West Chester, PA 19382, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken by the states of Wisconsin and Maine on an insurance license application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Shirley Babb Porter-Hart, 323 Longview Dr., Piedmont, OK 73078, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of administrative action taken by the state of Oklahoma to revoke license in home state.

Laurence Buell Tipton, 620 Glen National Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30004, 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 Georgia on an insurance license application.

Eunice R. Wadsworth, 706 Creek Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40243, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of administrative action taken by the state of Kentucky to revoke license in home state.

Michael James Wage, 1243 Campville Rd. Apt. 51, Endicott, NY 13760, 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 North Carolina on an insurance license application.

Lance J. Wolf, 609 First St., Menasha, WI 54952, 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.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Auto Repair Warranty, Inc., 21300 Lorain Rd., Cleveland, OH 44126, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to respond to the commissioner's request for information, provide proof of financial security for any in-force contracts, and cease and desist doing business in Wisconsin. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Hilb, Rogal & Hamilton Company of Metropolitan Washington, 8800 King Farm Blvd. #200, Rockville, MD 20880, has had its license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the states of Iowa and New Jersey against John H. Wilson and an administrative action taken by the state of Maryland against Richard M. Young on a Business Entity insurance license application.

M S Lee International LLC, 1701 Barrett Lakes Blvd. Ste. 500, Kennesaw, GA 30144, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to respond promptly to all inquiries from OCI and has had its license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative action taken against Wayne Gutridge by the state of Maryland on an insurance license application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Stewart Title Guaranty Company, 5150 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217, was ordered to comply with s. Ins 3.32, Wis. Adm. Code and all conditions in the stipulation, which include additional training for new agents, limitations on commissions, and requiring agents to perform certain functions. This action was based on allegations of the Stewart Express program violating title insurance laws.

Tire Guard, Inc., 100 E. Broad St. #B, Falls Church, VA 22046, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and to promptly reply to all future requests for information. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

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