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. 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

Alys Joy Bernstein, 22575 Esplanada Cir. W., Boca Raton, FL 33433, has had her insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose a previous administrative action taken by the state of Florida on an insurance license application.

Mark A. Bichanich, S67 W29095 Southridge Pass, Mukwonago, WI 53149, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $3,000.00. This action was based on allegations of violating Wisconsin insurance laws and failing to properly consider suitability in selling annuities to senior citizens.

Gabriel Martin Hayden, E9396 290th Ave., Elk Mound, WI 54739, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Bruce Allan Hughes, 7629 Grinde Rd., Windsor Township, WI 53532, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Donald C. Johnson, 2309 Pebble Valley Rd., Waukesha, WI 53188, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose previous Wisconsin administrative actions and a criminal conviction on an insurance license application.

Umar I. Mannan, 3536 S. 84th St., Milwaukee, WI 53228, 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 previous criminal convictions which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Michele Ann Nelson, 101 Royce Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $2,000.00 and to cease and desist from conducting Wisconsin insurance business or attempting to conduct Wisconsin insurance business without proper authority. This action was based on allegations of conducting an insurance business without proper authority, misrepresenting insurance products, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

David A. Paczocha, W4480 County Rd. ES, Elkhorn, WI 53121, has had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose a previous unpaid unemployment compensation judgment, an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin, and pending criminal charges which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Derrick Robinson, 7731 W. Glenbrook Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53223, has had his insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Darren T. Ulatowski, 3063 Yarmouth Greenway Dr., Fitchburg, WI 53711, 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

Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, 900 Cottage Grove Rd., Hartford, CT 06152, was ordered to pay identified fees and a forfeiture of $500.00 and to respond promptly to all inquiries from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay required agent licensing fees to OCI.

Life Insurance Company of North America, Two Liberty Pl., TL14A, 1601 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19192, was ordered to pay identified fees and a forfeiture of $500.00 and to respond promptly to all inquiries from OCI. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay required agent licensing fees to OCI and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Zimmermann Lori Agency, Inc., 9900 Valley Creek Rd. Ste. 135, Woodbury, MN 55125, has had its insurance license revoked. This action was based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Copies of Administrative Actions