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. 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

Tracy L. Arens, 235 Main St., Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Prentice Barnes, 4406 N. 58th St., Milwaukee, WI 53218, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Michael Scott Blocher, 2121 W. Wellington, Chicago, IL 60618, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Eric A. Brandt, 1207 Lombardi Way, Waukesha, WI 53186, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Kevin P. Braun, 2933 Interlaken Pass, Madison, WI 53719, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

John M. Budzinski, 4200 N. 92nd St. #2, Milwaukee, WI 53222, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Mary E. Bush, 141 Willow Dr., Hartland, WI 53029, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Tammy L. Card, 14018 W. Fifth St., Osseo, WI 54758, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Paul L. Clements, 60778 Utopia Ln., Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, paid a forfeiture of $20,000.00 and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of violating s. Ins 6.60 (2) (a) and (c), Wis. Adm. Code, by soliciting money for an unidentified investment from a customer, violating s. Ins 6.60 (2) (b), Wis. Adm. Code, by knowingly being listed as a beneficiary of a customer's annuity, violating s. Ins 2.16 (6), Wis. Adm. Code, by making unsuitable recommendations for sales of annuities to a customer, and violating s. Ins 6.61 (16), Wis. Adm. Code, by failing to notify OCI of formal administrative action taken against him.

Jeffrey Allen Conn, 7 Surrey Hills, Hannibal, MO 63401, was ordered to not reapply for a license before June 1, 2008, and surrendered his insurance agent's license. This action was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and administrative action taken by the state of Missouri.

Lori A. Darga, 1760 Limerick Ln., Brookfield, WI 53045, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

James E. Dicks, S35 W34040 McClure Dr., Dousman, WI 53118, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and has had his license suspended for 30 days. This action was based on allegations of altering the inception date for three insurance policies without the knowledge and consent of the insured in violation of s. 628.34 (1), Wis. Stat.

Eric P. Dogans, 7247 Cliffside Dr., Racine, WI 53402, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Amanda A. Dotson, 202 E. North St. #6, Poynette, WI 53955, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Renae Lynn Drewek, 1515 S. 170th St., New Berlin, WI 53151, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

William C. Fredrick, 250 E. Winnebago Ave., Portage, WI 53901, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Bridget A. Gerndt, W6829 Cty. Rd. O, Hortonville, WI 54944, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

James Edward Griese, 6329 State Rd. 44, Pickett, WI 54964, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Kathryn J. Gunther, 1261 Christopher Dr. Apt. 7, Neenah, WI 54956, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Bruce A. Halmstad, N7141 Hwy. 27, Ladysmith, WI 54848, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Gail S. Holm, 3275 S. Pine Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Paul J. Hytken, 3533 N. Cramer, Shorewood, WI 53211, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Todd F. Lux, 105 S. Lincoln St., Cuba City, WI 53807, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Eugene W. McCaslin, 2026 E. Bearss Ave. #1216, Tampa, FL 33613, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Deanna K. Moore, 1050 Marion Ave. #205, South Milwaukee, WI 53172, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Judy A. Morrison, 6015 W. Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI 53214, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Matthew G. Mullis, 300 S. Vita Ave., Beaver Dam, WI 53916, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Richard T. Paetz, 7019 W. Burleigh, Milwaukee, WI 53210, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $7,000.00 and has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failure to meet the home solicitation and disclosure requirements in violation of s. Ins 20.01, Wis. Adm. Code, failure to make necessary inquiries of the consumer to determine that the annuity he was recommending was suitable for her needs in violation of s. Ins 2.16 (6), Wis. Adm. Code, and making false or misleading statements to the consumer, affirmatively and by omission, about the insurance contract in violation of s. 628.34 (1) (a), Wis. Stat.

Kelvin D. Perry, 4038 W. Greentree, Milwaukee, WI 53209, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Heather L. Peterson, 5409 Valley Dr., Mc Farland, WI 53558, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Tonja J. Rebeck, 718 Weston, Wausau, WI 54403, has had her insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Bradley P. Traaseth, 219 Churchill Rd., Somerset, WI 54025, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

David J. Trauger, 37 N. Old Turnpike Rd., P.O. Box 510, Drums, PA 18222, 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 Pennsylvania on an insurance license application.

Asan Xhaferi, 1501 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, 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

Home Buyers Resale Warranty Corp., 2675 S. Abilene St., Aurora, CO 80014, paid a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to immediately file a financial statement prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and audited by an independent certified accountant for the calendar year ending December 31, 2005. This action was based on allegations of failing to file a required financial statement by the due date.

MercyCare HMO, Inc., P.O. Box 2770, Janesville, WI 53547, was ordered to not deny benefits for medical services to covered persons who act as gestational carriers or traditional surrogate mothers and to pay restitution only if any outstanding bills of either C.S. or J.M related to the pregnancies at issue in this matter should have been covered under the policy. OCI's 2005 policy form disapproval is upheld. This action was based on allegations of policy form disapproval and violating group health insurance laws.

Copies of Administrative Actions