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.

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

James Bertler, 4750 Pine Ln., Green Bay, WI 54313, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to pay restitution totaling $10,050.00 plus interest at the rate of 5.5%, together with contract costs totaling $517.50 by February 1, 2005, and to cease and desist from violations of s. Ins 6.60 (2), Wis. Adm. Code. This action was based on allegations of entering into a personal financial transaction with two insurance customers in violation of s. Ins 6.60 (2), Wis. Adm. Code.

Mark A. Brielmaier, 2182 S. 98th St., Milwaukee, WI 53227, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Kelly L. Davis, 602 Kaphaem Rd., Tomahawk, WI 54487, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

John W. Ferigan, 1813 14th St., Eau Claire, WI 54703, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Mary E. Ferigan, 1813 14th St., Eau Claire, WI 54703, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Richard G. Haffele, 8809 Nelson Crossing, Verona, WI 53593, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Elizabeth Claire Schroer, 306 New Echota Way, Woodstock, GA 30188, has had her 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 Georgia on an insurance license application.

Donald Val, 2927 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208, 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 Maryland on an insurance license application.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Americus Liability Foundation, 1835 Hwy. 45 North #112, Columbus, MS 39705, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested within ten days and to provide 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.

Bonded Builders Service Corp., 2201 Corporate Blvd. NW Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and agreed to file all required financial statements by the due date. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

Chesterfield Resources, Inc., 3520 Forest Lake Dr., Uniontown, OH 44685, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested and reply promptly in writing to all future requests from the commissioner. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Clarendon National Insurance Company, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 44th and 45th Fl., New York, NY 10036, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to provide the information requested. This action was based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Doral Dental Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., 12121 N. Corporate Pky., Mequon, WI 53092, paid a forfeiture of $10,000.00. This action was based on allegations of violation of an examination compliance order.

Hamburg-Stark Mutual Insurance Company, 611 Central Ave., Coon Valley, WI 54623, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc., P.O. Box 5008, Madison, WI 53705, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

North American Insurance Company, 2721 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, paid a forfeiture of $7,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Southern Life and Health Insurance Company, P.O. Box 55975, Birmingham, AL 35209, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order.

Copies of Administrative Actions