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: (800) 236-8517.
Allegations and Actions Against Agents
Devon C. Dunmire, 3025 Cantabrian Dr., Killeen, TX 76542, 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 activities.
Van E. Johnson, 7900 W. Denver Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53223, agreed to the 30-day denial of his application for an insurance license and agreed to work under the direct supervision of a licensed intermediary for a period of one year. These actions were taken based on allegations of providing false information on a licensing application and owing delinquent taxes and civil money judgments.
Daniel J. Kussmaul, 1109 S. 13th St., Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, agreed to permanently surrender his insurance license, agreed to pay a civil forfeiture of $10,000.00, and agreed to pay consumer restitution of $13,500.00. These actions were taken based on allegations of obtaining power of attorney over a client's finances, knowingly being named a beneficiary of a client's insurance policies, misrepresenting insurance policies, and soliciting the sale of unsuitable insurance products.
Delores A. Kussmaul, 1109 S. 13th St., Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, agreed to permanently surrender her insurance authority to sell life insurance and agreed to pay a civil forfeiture of $5,000.00. These actions were taken based on allegations of obtaining power of attorney over a client's finances and knowingly being named a beneficiary of a client's insurance policies.
Ryan N. Lewis, 1324 S.W. Surrey Trace, Lees Summit, MO 64081, agreed to the revocation of his insurance license and agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous OCI order, failing to timely report an administrative action taken by the state of Virginia, and failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Virginia on a licensing renewal application.
Jeffrey B. Steers, N96 W6601 Aspen St., Cedarburg, WI 53012, had his application for an insurance license denied for 60 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose criminal convictions on a licensing application.
Jason B. Vanclef, 8107 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045, was ordered to pay a civil forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to fully report all matters required to be disclosed to OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by FINRA.
Tia B. Walker, 9838 Lychee Loop, Apt. 202, Riverview, FL 33569, had her 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 Florida and North Dakota on a licensing application.
Chad J. Webler, 805 Anchorage Ct., Unit B, Oshkosh, WI 54901, had his application for an insurance license denied and his hearing request dismissed. These actions were taken based on allegations of having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type activities, exhibiting evidence of financial irresponsibility, and failing to appear at a scheduled administrative proceeding.
Jason K. Ziccarelli, 10314 Wake Robin Dr., Grand Blanc, MI 48439, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of being named in a lawsuit alleging fraud and misrepresentation.
Created by the Legislature in 1870, Wisconsin's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) was vested with broad powers to ensure that the insurance industry responsibly and adequately met the insurance needs of Wisconsin citizens. Today, OCI's mission is to lead the way in informing and protecting the public and responding to its insurance needs.