For more information, contact: Robert Luck, Consumer Attorney,
Phone: (608) 266-0082,
E-mail: robert.luck@oci.state.wi.us

Madison, WI - (November 18,1996) Commissioner of Insurance Josephine W. Musser announces the following administrative actions have been taken by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). In many of the proceedings, the respondent denied the allegations but consented to the action taken.

Don E. Arenz, Jr., W2444 Buchanan Rd., Appleton, WI 54915, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $250.00 and agreed to promptly report all administrative actions taken by other states. This action was based on allegations of failing to report an administrative action taken by another state.

Frank Atlass, 715 Poinciana Dr., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, has had his application for an insurance license denied for 30 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions on an insurance license application.

Wayne R. Knauf, 29 W. Davenport St., P. O. Box 81, Rhinelander, WI 54501, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing activities.

Mark T. McCool, 3450 Cypress St., Eau Claire, WI 54701, agreed to pay restitution and agreed to a revocation of his insurance license. This action was based on allegations of utilizing premiums for his own use.

David R. Ralston, 15711 Birch River Rd., Houston, TX 77082, has had his application for an insurance license denied for 60 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions on an insurance license application.

Timothy Paul Wagner, 6852 Macbeth Cir., Woodbury, MN 55125, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing activities.

Chrislynn Renee Wood, 1224 S. Hinshaw, Bloomington, IL 61701, has had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing activities.

1st Auto & Casualty Insurance Company, 2810 City View Dr., Madison, WI 53707, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from improperly increasing the premium of auto policies midterm. This action was based on allegations of issuing an improper mid-term premium increase of an auto insurance policy.

Cigna Road & Travel Club Inc., P. O. Box 13901, Philadelphia, PA 19101, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to pay the outstanding listing fees. This action was based on allegations of failure to pay agent listing fees on a timely basis.

General Casualty Co. of Wisconsin, 1 General Dr., Sun Prairie, WI 53596, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide information requested. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., P. O. Box 111, Boston, MA 02117, was ordered to provide information as requested. This action was based on allegations of failing to provide information to the state Department of Health and Family Services.

Mega Life & Health Insurance Company, 4001 McEwen # 200, Dallas, TX 75244, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to pay the outstanding listing fees. This action was based on allegations of failure to promptly remit listing fees.

Potomac Insurance Co. of Illinois, 436 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, paid a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested to OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Progressive Northern Insurance Company, 6300 Wilson Mills Rd., Mayfield Village, OH 44143, paid a forfeiture of $5,000.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from accepting applications from unlisted or unlicensed agents. This action was based on allegations of allowing agents to submit applications prior to listing the agents.