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
Rebecca B. Adams, 2825 N. State Hwy. 360, Apt. 836, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, 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.
Patti A. Agnello, 1334 N. 58th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208, 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.
Neal E. Anderson, 715 W. Elsie St., Appleton, WI 54914, 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, having unpaid civil money judgments, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Bejay Barber, 401 McCullough Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262, 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.
Dylan M. Beckwell, 1825 Baxter Ave., Apt. 7, Superior, WI 54880, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to complete the fingerprinting/criminal background check, failing to retake a licensing exam after completing prelicensing education, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Marcos S. Bonfante, 29 Boynton St., Lowell, MA 01850, 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.
Roberto Botello, 210 Riders Walk, San Antonio, TX 78227, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Gregory Brisky, 31 N. 21st Ave. W., Duluth, MN 55806, 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 Minnesota on a licensing application.
Armanda C. Brown, 512. N. Hampton Rd., DeSoto, TX 75115, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having an unpaid civil money judgment and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Chyreisse E. Bullock, 4785 S. Barke Cir., Taylorsville, UT 84123, 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, failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Utah on a licensing application, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Samuel M. Burch, 305 Mulberry St., Morgantown, WV 26505, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to complete the fingerprinting/criminal background check, failing to complete prelicensing education and examination, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Joseph Carroll, 3608 S.W. 29th St., Des Moines, IA 50321, agreed to a 31-day denial of his application for an insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Richard Carter, 3714 Block Dr., Apt. 1178, Irving, TX 75038, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Jason G. Christmas, 1640 E. Woodward Heights Blvd., Apt. C1, Hazel Park, MI 48030, 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.
Shayne M. Courneya, 2416 Zimmerman St., Wausau, WI 54403, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from submitting insurance business until appointed to do so. These actions were taken based on allegations of soliciting insurance without appointment.
Howard P. Curth, P.O. Box 6284, Clearfield, UT 84089, 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, failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Florida on a licensing application, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Harold J. Gillespie, Jr., 5701 E. Hillsborough Ave., Ste. 1400, Tampa, FL 33610, 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, owing delinquent child support, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Heidi Golz, 617 Putnam Dr., Eau Claire, WI 54701, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to apply timely for licensure and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Matthew R. Goodness, 631 Whiterock Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application.
Edson Granados, 1400 S. Wolf Rd., Bldg. 500, Wheeling, IL 60090, 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.
Todd E. Greer, 29777 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 2355, Southfield, MI 48034, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent taxes and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Katie Hackett, 14415 S. 50th St., Ste. 150, Phoenix, AZ 85044, 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.
Andrew Harned, 1364 S. Babcock St., Melbourne, FL 32901, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Jeffrey Hoffa, 1121 Jennette Ave. NW, Apt. 2, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 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, having an administrative action taken by the state of Michigan, having current involvement in a civil case, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Beth Hoppe, 1326 S. 109th St., West Allis, WI 53214, was issued a restricted insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of having unpaid civil money judgments and exhibiting financial irresponsibility.
Quentin M. Hoye, 1400 Union Meeting Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Christopher L. Janisse, 10585 Fieldcrest Rd., Sister Bay, WI 54234, 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.
Mary A. Koch, 2000 U.S. Business Hwy. 287, Ennis, TX 75119, 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.
Matthew Kozlowski, 1014 E. Potter Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application.
Angela M. Krueger, 1801 W. Pershing St., Apt. 603, Appleton, WI 54914, had her 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.
Kate Kryszak, 1708 W. Summer St., Appleton, WI 54914, had her application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application.
Tammy L. Lindholm, 8774 Kosmal Ln., Lena, WI 54139, 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.
Adam M. Madison, 3438 Gateway Dr., Apt. 2, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 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, failing to report an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application, having unpaid civil money judgments, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Jesse O. Martin, 408 N. 3rd St., Ste. 202, Wausau, WI 54403, had his application for a Wisconsin resident insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely notify OCI of address changes, providing false information on a previous licensing application, and holding a nonresident insurance license in Wisconsin while residing in Wisconsin.
Andrew McClain, 3546 Bridge Walk Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30044, agreed to a 31-day denial of his insurance licensing application. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Georgia on a licensing application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Don Alan Nicholson, c/o Addison Postmaster, General Delivery, Addison, TX 75001, had his application for an insurance license denied. 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.
Dana B. Polk, 9098 109th Ave., Largo, FL 33777, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support and having administrative actions taken by the states of Florida, Massachusetts, Delaware, South Dakota, New York, Utah, Indiana, Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Kurtis E. Schoenbauer, 2010 W. 245th St., New Prague, MN 56071, 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 owing delinquent child support.
James E. Torgerson, 126 Cedarfield Dr., Bartlett, IL 60103, had his application for an insurance license denied for 60 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Wisconsin on a licensing application.
Michael R. Walsh, 1364 S. Babcock St., Melbourne, FL 32901, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Allegations and Actions Against Companies
American Family Home Insurance Company, P.O. Box 5323, Cincinnati, OH 45201, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist from accepting business from intermediaries who have not been duly appointed. These actions were taken based on allegations of accepting business from a non-appointed agent.
Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America, 700 South St., Pittsfield, MA 01201, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to reply promptly to inquiries from OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc., The, 7 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004, was ordered to pay a $500.00 forfeiture, was ordered to provide requested information in writing, and was ordered to respond promptly in writing to all inquiries from OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, The, 7 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004, was ordered to pay a $500.00 forfeiture, was ordered to provide requested information in writing, and was ordered to respond promptly in writing to all inquiries from OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Hanover Insurance Company, The, 440 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01653, was ordered to pay a $5,000.00 forfeiture, was ordered to provide premium refunds to certain policyholders, was ordered to cease and desist from issuing insurance policies without informing consumers of certain options, and was ordered to obtain affirmative responses from policyholders. These actions were taken based on allegations of issuing policies and billing premiums that consumers did not affirmatively request.
Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation, 2650 Novation Pkwy., Madison, WI 53713, was ordered to pay a $2,500.00 forfeiture and was ordered to meet with OCI on a quarterly basis to provide OCI with policies and procedures designed to timely and to properly comply with OCI requests. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to comply with previous OCI orders and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
South Suburban Chamber of Commerce, The, 8580 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154, had its application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Copies of Administrative Actions