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. 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

Ronald A. Andrews, 2005 N. Shore Dr. Upper, Delavan, WI 53115, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Ronald D. Murphy, 621 N. Linwood Ave., Appleton, WI 54914, 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 and numerous traffic convictions for driving after suspension and displaying unauthorized plates.

Eldon L. Neighbor, 113 N. Main St., P.O. Box 177, Alburnett, IA 52202, 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 Iowa on an insurance license application.

Linda P. Uballe, 9308 Whisper Pt., San Antonio, TX 78240, 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.

Phillip Raymond Winter, 4012 Aguila St. #B, Carlsbad, CA 92008, 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 California on an insurance license application.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

American Home Assurance Company, 70 Pine St., New York, NY 10270, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly respond to all OCI inquiries in the future. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Commerce and Industry Insurance Company, 70 Pine Street, New York, NY 10270, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly respond to all OCI inquiries in the future. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Two Liberty Place TL18A, 1601 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19192, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly reply in writing providing all information requested in response to all inquiries from the Commissioner requesting a reply. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Illinois National Insurance Company, 300 S. Riverside Plz. Ste. 2100, Chicago, IL 60606, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly respond to all OCI inquiries in the future. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Insurance Company of the State of PA, 70 Pine St., New York, NY 10270, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly respond to all OCI inquiries in the future. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, One Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010, paid a forfeiture of $5,000.00 and was ordered to promptly reply in writing and provide all information requested in response to inquiries from the Commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to notify OCI of agent termination and failing to provide documentation of agent misconduct, as required by s. Ins 6.57, Wis. Adm. Code.

National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, 70 Pine St., New York, NY 10270, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly respond to all OCI inquiries in the future. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

New Hampshire Insurance Company, 70 Pine St., New York, NY 10270, paid a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and promptly respond to all OCI inquiries in the future. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Copies of Administrative Actions