Administrative Actions November 2014

​Last Updated: December 3, 2014

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

William Anderson, 3873 Windridge Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32257, had his 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 and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Chad W. Bauer, 114A E. 6th St., New Richmond, WI 54017, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to retake insurance examinations after completing prelicensing education and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Benjamin Butler, 800 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to provide evidence of resident state insurance licensure and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Terrance Clark, 609 Gately Ter., Madison, WI 53711, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Jason Clarke, 2007 S.W. Newport Isles Blvd., St. Lucie, FL 34953, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the United States and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Shannon R. Collins, 617 Cottage St., Merrill, WI 54452, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to retake an insurance examination after completing prelicensing education and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Siobhan Davis, 1364 S. Babcock St., Melbourne, FL 32901, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Marc A. Denzin, P.O. Box 1972, Wausau, WI 54402, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having administrative actions taken by other states, having unpaid civil money judgments, committing bankruptcy fraud, and making misrepresentations on a licensing application.

Shauna Doule, 707 11th St., Menasha, WI 54952, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having unpaid civil money judgments and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Kristen Fitzhugh, 1914 Pembrooke Ln., Avon, OH 44011, 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 and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Mary Kay Garcia, 806 Crockett St., Midlothian, TX 76065, 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 and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

R. Parker Griffith, 216 Lynnwood Blvd., Nashville, TN 37205, agreed to promptly respond to all inquiries from OCI. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Ronald Grotzinger, 7901 W. Glenbrook Rd., Apt. 102, Milwaukee, WI 53223, agreed to the issuance of a restricted insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of having unpaid civil money judgments.

Joe L. Jude, 10025 W. Appleton Ave., Apt. 5, Milwaukee, WI 53225, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having unpaid civil money judgments and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Cheyanne Korth, 1991 Timber Lake Rd., Fitchburg, WI 53575, agreed to the issuance of a restricted insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of having unpaid civil money judgments.

Adam I. Lefkowitz, 3705 Harwick Pl., Charlotte, NC 28211, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support.

Candace Liebner, 3238 N. Bittersweet Cir., West Bend, WI 53095, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to complete the fingerprinting/background check and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Cassondra Mallak, 1813 N. 11th Ave., Apt. 6, Wausau, WI 54401, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to complete the fingerprinting/background check and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Robert D. Monroe, 2030 E. Menlo Blvd., Shorewood, WI 53211, agreed to the revocation of his insurance license and agreed to not reapply for licensure for a period of at least ten years. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report an initial court appearance and criminal charges to OCI.

Jonathan K. Newtown, 1116 5th St. E., Altoona, WI 54720, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having unpaid civil money judgments and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Michael J. Olafson, 7890 S. Race St., Centennial, CO 80122, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Monica R. Owens, 3223 Fairington Dr., Lithonia, GA 30038, 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 and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Chad Schoenfeld, 975 Lake Haven Ct., Roswell, GA 30076, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to provide evidence of resident state surplus lines licensure and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Leronica Shaw, 3209 N. 46th St., Milwaukee, WI 53216, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to complete the required fingerprinting/background check, failing to pass a required examination, having expired prelicensing education, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Steven S. Simonovic, 12322 87th Ave., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, had his application for an insurance license denied for 60 days. This action was taken based on failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application.

Cody M. Skidmore, 711 Mill St., Sparta, WI 54656, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to provide a valid mailing address on a licensing application, failing to establish eligibility to hold Wisconsin resident licensure, failing to disclose criminal charges and a criminal conviction on a licensing application, having a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Dana K. Stevens, 718 S. Main St., Mishicot, WI 54228, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to complete the required fingerprinting/background check and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Jonathan P. Stroede, P.O. Box 7, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, agreed to the 30-day suspension of his insurance license, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00, agreed to provide certain information before licensing reinstatement, and agreed to not apply for additional lines of insurance authority unless and until his suspended insurance license is reinstated. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report criminal charges and address changes to OCI, owing delinquent child support, having unpaid civil money judgments, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Joshua Strong, 909 Melnora St., Rice Lake, WI 54868, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay a required fee to OCI.

Deborah Suzan, 8502 Old Sauk Rd., Apt. 321, Middleton, WI 53562, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to complete the required fingerprinting/background check and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Nick D. Willard, 415 S. Bird St., Apt. 306, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to complete the required fingerprinting/background check and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Nhia Yang, 2935 Country Dr., Little Canada, MN 55117, agreed to a six-week denial of his application for an insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to provide accurate information on a licensing application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Accordia Life and Annuity Company, 215 10th St., Ste. 1100, Des Moines, IA 50309, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,500.00, was ordered to pay all fees when due, and was ordered to reply promptly in writing to all inquiries from OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely pay appointment billing fees, failing to timely pay a forfeiture assessment, violating a previous order of the Commissioner, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Anthem Life Insurance Company, 220 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,500.00, was ordered to pay all fees when due, and was ordered to reply promptly in writing to all inquiries from OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely pay appointment billing fees, failing to timely pay a forfeiture assessment, violating a previous order of the Commissioner, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Coventry Health and Life Insurance Company, 6705 Rockledge Dr., Fl. 8, Bethesda, MD 20817, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,500.00, was ordered to pay all fees when due, and was ordered to reply promptly in writing to all inquiries from OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely pay appointment billing fees, failing to timely pay a forfeiture assessment, violating a previous order of the Commissioner, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Dentegra Insurance Company, One Delta Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $3,000.00, was ordered to pay all fees when due, and was ordered to reply promptly in writing to all inquiries from OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely pay appointment billing fees, failing to timely pay a forfeiture assessment, violating a previous order of the Commissioner, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Lexington Insurance Company, 99 High St., Fl. 23, Boston, MA 02110, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegation of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Trawick International, Inc., 1956 S. University Blvd., Ste. J, Mobile, AL 36609, had its application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having an administrative action taken by another state and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Copies of Administrative Actions