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

Jacqueline Marie Cain, 3612 Hamilton Ave., Altoona, WI 54720, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Reuben Edward Collier, 2411 N. Jackson, Waukegan, IL 60087, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Jeffery B. Dehler, 1015 S. Westfield St., Oshkosh, WI 54902, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Michael D. Dillon, 2130 Plover Springs Dr., Plover, WI 54467, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of West Virginia and a termination for cause by Old Republic Surety Company on an insurance license application, as well as allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Lee D. Falk, 847 Hemlock Dr., Verona, WI 53593, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Ralph Ustin Goodman, 5790 Dogwood Dr., Urbana, OH 43078, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Jeffrey G. Grams, 648 W. Mallwood Rd., Edgerton, WI 53534, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Merideth Lee Haney, 4945 Canyon Dr., Amarillo, TX 79110, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Samuel Hazleton, 4220 Lakeshore Dr., Diamond Point, NY 12824, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay a required fee to OCI.

Dennis Allan Julius, 824 N. Lewis St., Columbus, WI 53925, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Justine C. Krause, 607 Michigan St., Omro, WI 54963, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Francis A. Mathy, 3144 Cty. Rd. S, Little Suamico, WI 54141, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Richard A. Mayer, N26 W24030 Riverpark Dr. Apt. E, Pewaukee, WI 53072, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay a previous forfeiture when due. Agent Mayer did not appear at the hearing or prehearing.

Sunny L. Peete, 1670 S. 11th St. Apt. 322, Milwaukee, WI 53204, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Jeffrey Alva Rehberg, 348 S. 21st St., La Crosse, WI 54601, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Lee A. Wandsnider, 34632 Bartlett Rd., Oconomowoc, WI 53066, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Auto Repair Warranty, Inc., 21300 Lorain Rd., Cleveland, OH 44126, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $2,000.00, to respond to OCI's requests for information, and to not do Wisconsin business until it obtains the proper authority. It also agreed to not provide price quotes to Wisconsin residents from its Web site and to have a disclaimer or footnote on its Web site stating that its warranties are not available to Wisconsin residents. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay a previous forfeiture when due, failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI, and conducting an insurance business without proper authority.

The Chesapeake Life Insurance Company, 9151 Blvd. 26, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, paid a forfeiture of $25,285.00 and was ordered to implement an outreach program to insureds, to train its agents, and to implement a corrective action plan. This action was based on a multi-state market conduct examination settlement and allegations of unfair claims settlement practices. See the individual press release at http://oci.wi.gov/pressrel/0908healthmark.htm for additional details.

Chrysler Motors LLC, 1000 Chrysler Dr., CIMS 485-15-60, Auburn Hill, MI 48326, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $75,000.00 and to conduct a warranty insurance business only with proper authority. This action was based on allegations of doing an insurance business without proper authority.

Medica Insurance Company, 401 Carlson Pky., Minnetonka, MN 55305, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00, to pay previously ordered fees, and to promptly respond to all inquiries from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay agent appointment fees to OCI and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

The Mega Life and Health Insurance Company, 9151 Blvd. 26, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, paid a forfeiture of $314,847.00 and was ordered to implement an outreach program to insureds, to train its agents, and to implement a corrective action plan. The action was based on a multi-state market conduct examination settlement and allegations of unfair claims settlement practices. See the individual press release at http://oci.wi.gov/pressrel/0908healthmark.htm for additional details.

MHA Insurance Company, 6215 W. St. Joseph Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00, to pay previously ordered fees, and to respond promptly to all inquires from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay agent appointment fees to OCI and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Midwest National Life Insurance Company of Tennessee, 9151 Blvd. 26, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, paid a forfeiture of $93,310.00 and was ordered to implement an outreach program to insureds, to train its agents, and to implement a corrective action plan. This action was based on a multi-state market conduct examination settlement and allegations of unfair claims settlement practices. See the individual press release at http://oci.wi.gov/pressrel/0908healthmark.htm for additional details.

New Hampshire Insurance Company, 70 Pine St., New York, NY 10270, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00, to cease and desist from improper renewals, and to cease and desist from improper renewals with altered terms. This action was based on allegations of issuing an improper nonrenewal of an insurance policy.

New York Marine and General Insurance Company, 919 Third Ave. 10th Fl., New York, NY 10022, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00, to pay previously assessed fees, and to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay an appointment fee to OCI and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Southern Insurance Company, 5525 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy., Dallas, TX 75420, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00, to pay previously required fees, and to respond promptly to all inquiries from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay a required agent licensing fee to OCI and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Wellcare Health Insurance of Illinois, Inc., P.O. Box 31391, Tampa, FL 33631, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $15,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to file required financial statements by the due date.

Wellcare Prescription Insurance, Inc., 8735 Henderson Ren 2, Tampa, FL 33634, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $15,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to file required financial statements by the due date.

Copies of Administrative Actions