Administrative Actions May 2013

Last Updated: June 7, 2013

For more information, contact: J.P. Wieske
(608) 266-2493 or jp.wieske@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

Jennifer L. Anderson, 5210 Milwaukee St., Madison, WI 53714, agreed to the denial of her application for an insurance license for 60 days. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and having a history of unpaid civil money judgments.

Tyler J. Berenz, 1574 Citation Ln., Neenah, WI 54956, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to provide evidence of resident surplus lines licensure.

Ricky Lee Bergmann, N850 Walton Rd., Watertown, WI 53098, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to complete prelicensing education before taking the state examination.

Roland D. Denman, 19185 Thomson Dr., Unit 201, Brookfield, WI 53045, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Bradley S. Evans, 12667 Bonaventure Ave., Carmel, IN 46032, agreed to the denial of his application for an insurance license for 15 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Indiana on a licensing application.

Jeremy S. Fisher, 1318 Sunset Ct., La Crosse, WI 54601, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and agreed to cease and desist from future violations of Wisconsin insurance law. These actions were taken based on allegations of obtaining a personal loan from a customer in violation of s. Ins 6.60 (2) (a), Wis. Adm. Code.

Brennon J. Garthwait, 411 Washington St., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to provide information regarding a pending criminal charge.

George Alphonse Khilla, 6045 Beck Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91606, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application.

Robert A. Lecker, 217 Henes Park Dr., Menominee, MI 49858, had his application for a nonresident insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose criminal charges while licensed as a resident of Wisconsin.

Patrick R. Loritz, 2621 University Ave., Apt. 9, Green Bay, WI 54311, had his application for an insurance license denied for 15 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application.

Matthew Andrea Malone, 3600 Bob O Link Ave., Wausau, WI 54401, agreed to the denial of his application for an insurance license for 90 days. This action was taken based on allegations of having administrative actions taken by the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio, having a history of unsatisfied civil money judgments, and having a history of state income tax delinquency.

Quentin Menal, 2125 W. Kilbourn Ave., Apt.11, Milwaukee, WI 53233, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to submit to a required fingerprinting background check.

Joseph M. Milbauer, 149 Hillside Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to provide evidence of resident surplus lines licensure.

William W. Montchal, 9817 McWilliams Dr., Johnston, IA 50131, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to provide proof of resident state licensing.

Barry Alan Olson, 317 Bridge St., PO Box 355, Rockton, IL 60172, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Illinois on a licensing application.

Jordan K. Powers, 2581 Smiths Crossing, Apt. 103, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and having a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Sheila M. Schaller, N169 W19865 Chestnut Ct., Apt. 6, Jackson, WI 53037, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having criminal convictions which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and having unpaid civil judgments.

Armen Tovmasyan, 14614 Burbank Blvd., Unit 311, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411, had his application for an insurance license denied for 15 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action on a licensing application.

Bridgette A. Veasley, 5010 Raymond Rd., Madison, WI 53711, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Nanette N. Vorath, 4122 N. 70th St., Milwaukee, WI 53216, appealed the denial of her application for an insurance license. The denial was based on allegations of a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct. An administrative hearing was held and the Commissioner ruled that, although there were sufficient grounds to deny the application, the applicant demonstrated sufficient competence and trustworthiness to be granted an insurance intermediary license.

Andrea M. Winscher, 400 Austin St., Sparta, WI 54656, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of being involved in a lawsuit or arbitration involving allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, misappropriation, or breach of fiduciary duty; having criminal convictions substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct; and failing to pay a child support arrearage.

Jessica B. Witt, W6353 Oakwood Dr., Fond du Lac, WI 54937, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct; being involved in a lawsuit or arbitration involving allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, misappropriation, or breach of fiduciary duty; and having unpaid civil money judgments.

Judith Anne Woodcock, 452 Old Cemetery Rd., River Falls, WI 54022, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Auto Club Insurance Association, One Auto Club Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to comply with an examination order related to claims handling practices. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to comply with previous examination orders.

Conseco Life Ins. Co., 11825 N. Pennsylvania St., Carmel, IN 46032, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $8,878.03 and enact certain market reforms as part of a Multi-State Settlement agreement.

Mack Camera & Video Service, 200 Morris Ave., Springfield, NJ 07081, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00, cease and desist conducting a warranty business, and provide proof of financial security. This action was taken based on allegations of conducting an insurance business without proper authority.

Copies of Administrative Actions