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
Patti A. Agnello, 547 W. Oakwood Rd., Oak Creek, WI 53154, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Andrew P. Amrein, 7010 Plymouth Ct., Tinley Park, IL 60477, 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.
Tammy A. Arfaoui, P.O. Box 22020, Tempe, AZ 85285, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Twyla J. Bagby, 1101 Red Ventures Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29707, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Lori Beard, 1558 Brendon Lake Dr., Apt. 308, Orange City, FL 32763, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having pending criminal charges that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.
Logan M. Behle, 3300 Business Park Dr., Stevens Point, WI 54482, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having unpaid civil money judgments.
Gregory D. Bodoh, 10141 Conde Rd., Marshall, VA 20115, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having administrative actions taken by FINRA and by the state of Virginia and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Gary L. Burkey, 149 James Pl., Maitland, FL 32751, agreed to the 60-day denial of his application for an insurance license and agreed to respond to all inquiries from OCI fully and in writing within 10 business days of each inquiry. These actions were taken based on allegations of having an administrative action taken by the state of Florida and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Karl Canaii, 900 Sheridan St., Ste. 152, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to timely disclose any administrative action taken in any jurisdiction. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report administrative actions taken by the states of Michigan, Virginia, and Indiana.
Brian A. Clarke, 4824 N. Berkeley Blvd., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217, agreed to pay a delinquent licensing application fee and agreed to report any administrative action taken in any jurisdiction in writing to OCI within ten days. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to pay a licensing fee and having a pending FINRA action at the time of application.
Stephenson Crawford, 172 Broadway, Fl. 2, Taunton, MA 02780, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, having an administrative action taken by the state of Kansas, and exhibiting evidence of financial irresponsibility.
Jeffrey R. Dean, 2163 Sioux Blvd., New Brighton, MN 55112, agreed to the surrender of his insurance license for a minimum of four years and agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 if and when he reapplies for licensure. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to submit premiums to an insurer, failing to report an administrative action taken by the state of Minnesota, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Alyssa J. Donley, 8940 Bluejacket St., Apt. 1104, Overland Park, KS 66214, was ordered to disclose all actions to OCI pursuant to applicable statutes and administrative regulations. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application.
Frankie T. Fernandez, 5602 S. 20th St., Lincoln, NE 68152, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having an administrative action taken by the state of Nebraska.
Sandra Fowler, 42 American Ave., Concord, NC 28025, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to timely disclose any administrative action taken in any jurisdiction. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report administrative actions taken by the states of Indiana, Virginia, and California.
Eric J. Furlotte, 31555 W. 14 Mile Rd., Ste. 312, Farmington HIlls, MI 48334, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to provide evidence of equivalent resident state surplus lines licensure and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
David A. Grady, 7700 Portland Ave., Apt. 219, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, having unpaid civil money judgments, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Thomas W. Groves, 721 Westshore Dr., Shorewood, IL 60404, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to cease and desist making false representations to consumers and soliciting insurance products without being appointed by the issuing company. These actions were taken based on allegations of soliciting insurance for a company to which he was not appointed.
Matthew Hanson, 3808 Sand Acres Dr., De Pere, WI 54115, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Patricia D. Hernandez, 2845 Silver Springs Ct., Yorkville, IL 60560, 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.
Justin A Heupel, 4201 W. Hawthorne Trace Rd., Brown Deer, WI 53209, 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.
Matthew A. Hotle, 821 S. Sycamore St., Gardner, KS 66030, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Todd A. Humphrey, 61 Green Bay Ct., Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085, had his application for an insurance license denied for 60 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose criminal convictions and an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application.
Jennifer A. Jenkins, 970 Bayview Rd., Neenah, WI 54956, 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.
Donald C. Johnson, 4183 N. 16th St., Milwaukee, WI 53209, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Layce S. Keith, 2120 W. Taft Ave., Sapulpa, OK 74066, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, owing delinquent child support, and having unpaid civil money judgments.
Christopher J. Kopatz, 9216 Silverstone Ln., Verona, WI 53593, had his insurance license revoked and was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report administrative actions taken by the states of California, Virginia, Utah, Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas, Delaware, and Indiana.
Thomas J. Mayer, 210 E. 9th St., Kaukauna, WI 54130, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having an expired examination score and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Brenda L. Mills, 301 N. Adams St., Ste. 200, Green Bay, WI 54301, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Richard L. Nemetz, N10102 Zenith Tower Rd., Tomahawk, WI 54487, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, having unpaid civil money judgments, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Michael J. Owens, W171N10330 Wildrose Ln., Germantown, WI 53022, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to complete prelicensing education, failing to complete the required background check, 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.
Kenneth Poniewaz, 1111 S. 114th St., West Allis, WI 53214, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and having unpaid civil money judgments.
Cory G. Ruefer, P.O. Box 445, Baraboo, WI 53913, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Laura M. Sapino, 1924 N. 11th St., Sheboygan, WI 53081, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having an expired examination score and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Yvonne R. Smith, N113W16933 Driftwood Ct., Apt. 11, Germantown, WI 53022, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Allegations and Actions Against Companies
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin, N17W24340 Riverwood Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to comply with a compliance order related to executive remuneration.
Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation, N17W24340 Riverwood Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to comply with a compliance order related to executive remuneration.
National Insurance Company of Wisconsin, Inc., 250 S. Executive Dr., Brookfield, WI 53005, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to comply with a compliance order related to its disaster recovery plan.
Copies of Administrative Actions