Administrative Actions August 2016

Last Updated: September 7, 2016

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

Andrew Carrillo, 10607 Tesch Ln., #14, Rothschild, WI 54474, 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. 

Theodore P. Danes, 265 S. Perkins Blvd., Burlington, WI 53105, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to timely and completely disclose to OCI all matters required to be disclosed under Wisconsin insurance law. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely disclose criminal charges and convictions to OCI.

Merrill J. Fischbein, 1655 Westwood Hills Dr., St. Louis Park, MN 55426, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00, was ordered to fully and timely disclose all matters to OCI as required by Wisconsin insurance law, and was ordered to provide complete and accurate information on licensing applications. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report to OCI an administrative action taken by the state of Minnesota and failing to disclose administrative actions on a licensing renewal application.

Mason A. Gunderson, 960 John Nolen Dr., #315, Madison, WI 53713, 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.

Catherine Johnson, 5166 N. Lovers Ln., Milwaukee, WI 53225, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,500.00 and was ordered to fully and completely disclose all matters to OCI as required by relevant Wisconsin insurance law. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report administrative actions taken by the states of Washington, Utah, and Delaware.

Daniel D. Krohn, 1612 Randolph Rd., Janesville, WI 53545, 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.

Mandy M. McNair (Robbins), 4108 N. 6th St., Wausau, WI 54403, agreed to the denial of her insurance licensing applications for 60 days, agreed to promptly notify OCI in writing within 10 days of any new civil or criminal charges, and agreed to make monthly payments towards civil money judgments. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application, providing inaccurate information to OCI, and having unpaid civil money judgments.

David F. Mettler, 616 N. Jefferson, Huntington, IN 46750, 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 Indiana on a licensing application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Brooke A. Morris, 871 S. Main St., Lot 82, Fond du Lac, WI 54935, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose criminal convictions on a licensing application and owing delinquent child support.

Carlos A. Muhammad, 544 E. Ogden Ave., #700, Milwaukee, WI 53202, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application.

Courtney E. Paul, 718 Dorbe St., Eau Claire, WI 54701, 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.

Ronald V. Pullman, 605 Edward Ln., Pittsburgh, PA 15205, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $2,000.00 and was ordered to timely and fully disclose all matters to OCI as required by Wisconsin insurance law. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report and disclose administrative actions taken by the states of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and North Carolina.

Rolando A. Rodriguez, 5255 S. 22nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53221, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to timely and completely disclose to OCI all matters required to be disclosed by Wisconsin insurance law. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to report and disclose an administrative action taken by the state of California.

Chad T. Rumfelt, 1233 Commonwealth Ave., Bronx, NY 10472, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00, was ordered to fully and timely disclose all matters to OCI as required by Wisconsin insurance law, and was ordered to provide complete and accurate information on licensing applications. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to report and disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Virginia and failing to disclose administrative actions on a licensing application.

J. Herbert B. Sigmon, 700 Walnut Ridge Dr., Unit 2018, Irving, TX 75038, agreed to the 60-day denial of his application for an insurance license, agreed to report to OCI in writing within 10 days any failure to comply with his current child support order, and agreed to the automatic cancellation of his insurance license upon failure to comply with his child support order. These actions were taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support at the time of his licensing application.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company, 500 Plaza Dr., Fl. 6, Secaucus, NJ 07094, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00, was ordered to provide specific information to OCI, and was ordered to timely and completely respond to all inquiries from OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to respond to inquiries from OCI.

Cincinnati Insurance Company, The, 6200 S. Gilmore Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014, was ordered to cease and desist renewing policies with altered terms without providing required notice. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to notify policyholders of altered terms 60 days prior to policies' renewal dates in violation of Wisconsin insurance law.

Dailyfeats, Inc., 101 Tremont St., Ste. 1100, Boston, MA 02108, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and was ordered to comply with notice requirements to OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely notify OCI of an address change, failing to timely report and disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Massachusetts, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Mercycare HMO, Inc., 580 N. Washington St., Janesville, WI 53547, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous examination order related to surplus calculations.

Copies of Administrative Actions