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
Jorge Bonilla Salazar, 30 Braches Park, San Antonio, TX 78240, had his insurance license revoked and had all future administrative proceedings cancelled. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to respond to OCI information requests; failing to timely disclose administrative actions taken by the states of Kansas, North Dakota, Indiana, Washington, Maine, Louisiana, South Dakota, Minnesota, Virginia, Wyoming, and Ohio; having an employment termination for cause; and engaging in dishonest business practices.
Donald E. Brock, 1025 E. Harding Dr., Appleton, WI 54915, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Brandon R. Hughes, 251 E. Main St., Unit 101, Omro, WI 54963, had his insurance license summarily suspended and was ordered to cease and desist from engaging in the business of insurance. He subsequently agreed to the permanent surrender of his insurance license. These actions were taken based on allegations of consumer misrepresentation, committing acts of forgery and document falsification, having an employment termination for cause, and failing to respond to OCI information requests.
Christopher D. Martin, 3133 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee, WI 53211, agreed to the issuance of a two-year probationary insurance license with certain reporting requirements. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support, failing to report an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application, and failing to complete a licensing application.
Gregory E. Peters, 586 Hamilton Ct., River Falls, WI 54022, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Kristy S. Poe, 10751 Retreat Ln., Apt. 202, Woodbury, MN 55129, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Carrie Pupp, 7650 County Rd. II, Fremont, WI 54940, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application, having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, having unpaid civil money judgments, and providing materially untrue information on a licensing application.
Marishia Y. Qualls-May, 1020 E. Pleasant St., Apt. 210, Milwaukee, WI 53202, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Timothy C. Raasch, 2941 Popplewood Ct., Suamico, WI 54173, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes and failing to appear at an administrative hearing.
Todd M. Schoenwalder, 2950 Idaho Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55427, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having an administrative action taken by FINRA.
Steven P. Silverstein, 1873 Hidden Trail Ln., Weston, FL 33327, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of repeatedly failing to disclose an insurance employment termination for cause on licensing applications, providing untrue information on licensing applications, having administrative actions taken by the states of Virginia and Wisconsin, and engaging in fraudulent activity in the insurance business.
Steven S. Simonovic, 12322 87th Ave., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Kirk Spano, W205 S8313 Pasadena Dr., Muskego, WI 53150, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Jerry A. Villagrana, 4955 Montebello Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918, 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, failing to respond to OCI requests for information, failing to provide a federal crime waiver, and failing to comply with the terms of a plea agreement.
Yolanda Vogl, 5930 N. 75th St., Milwaukee, WI 53218, had her application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct and providing misleading and incomplete information on a licensing application.
James O. Young, 7316 Bay View Rd., Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Michael A. Zangari, 5 Paddock Ct., Etters, PA 17319, 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 Pennsylvania related to misrepresentation in the sale of insurance products.
Lauren K. Zwick, 1241 E. Gift Ave., Peoria, IL 61603, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose pending felony charges on a licensing application, failing to maintain Wisconsin residency status, being ineligible to apply for a federal crime waiver, and failing to provide administrative hearing documentation.
Allegations and Actions Against Companies
Sequoia Reinsurance Services, LLC, 700 County Rd. 6, Wayzata, MN 55391, had its application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having involvement in a lawsuit regarding fraud, misrepresentation, misappropriation, or breach of fiduciary duty.
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.