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
Russell Back, 4710 Graywood Ct., Apt. 4, Nashotah, WI 53058, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and having an unpaid civil money judgment.
David J. Beaton, P.O. Box 436, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Randy Behm, 5817 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, WI 54220, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Jennifer Borkowski, 5904 N. E. Pearl Cir., Lees Summit, MO 64064, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to provide evidence of equivalent resident state life settlement broker licensure.
Curtis Bradley, 11919 Foundation Pl., Ste. 100, Gold River, CA 95670, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support payments.
Nicole Brewer, 304 Whispering Pines Way, Fitchburg, WI 53713, 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.
Ute M. Bruns, 2801 Spring Hill Dr., Stoughton, WI 53589, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Patty Buska, 1114 Clement St., Watertown, WI 53094, 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.
James Cunningham, P.O. Box 220, Draper, UT 84020, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Utah on a licensing application.
Christopher L. Decker, 2005 Erin Ct., Brookfield, WI 53045, 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 Colorado on a licensing application.
Dawn Deckert, 609 Center Ave., Janesville, WI 53548, 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.
John G. Domagata, S7640 Allbrite Dr., Merrimac, WI 53561, 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 Colorado on a licensing application.
Charles Farner, 7 Pebblebrook Ct., Bloomington, IL 61705, 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 Illinois.
Christopher A. Fawley, 2707 Sternberg Ave., Apt. D, Weston, WI 54476, 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.
Mario J. Garcia, 7801 Colony Cir. S., Apt. 102, Tamarac, FL 33321, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin on a licensing application.
Confrence Gbaje, 268 Argyle Rd., Brooklyn, NY 11218, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Daniel C. Hawkins, 110 N. Pine St., Janesville, WI 53548, 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.
Thomas Hebert, W11109 Rogers Rd., Black River Falls, WI 54615, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Carmen Herrera, 1982C Indiana St., Houston, TX 77019, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Warren Herring, 502 N. Frances St., Apt. 907, Madison, WI 53703, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to OCI and failing to complete the appropriate prelicensing education.
Benjamin Holcomb, 1850 N. Gow St., Wichita, KS 67203, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to OCI and failing to provide evidence of equivalent resident state surplus lines licensure.
Lee Ann Hollister, 409 S. 6th St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, had her 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 states of Utah and Arkansas on a licensing application.
Craig Jackowski, 1312 S. Harmon St., Appleton, WI 54915, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely notify OCI of criminal charges, court appearances, and criminal convictions.
Michelle L. Jansen, N3530 County Rd. O, Weyauwega, WI 54983, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI, having a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, and failing to obtain a criminal waiver.
Andrew Koehl, 101 E. Water St., Apt. 212, Appleton, WI 54911, 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.
Joan Kolbeck, 10669 Apache Ave., Auburndale, WI 54412, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
SaQunda G. Kolstedt, 4636 Limerick Ln., Mount Pleasant, WI 53405, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI, having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, and having an unpaid civil money judgment.
Jeff A. LaBri, 5800 Donegal Rd., Hubertus, WI 53033, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $2,500.00 and agreed to comply with Wisconsin reporting laws. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI, failing to timely report address changes, and failing to timely report criminal arrests, court appearances, and criminal convictions.
Adam 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 owing delinquent child support, having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type activities, and having unpaid civil money judgments.
Paul Malone, 1202 Auburn Dr., Wylie, TX 75098, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support, having an administrative action taken by the state of North Carolina, and failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of Wisconsin and North Carolina on a licensing application.
Anthony Materia, 3087 N.W. 60th St., Boca Raton, FL 33496, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to provide evidence of equivalent resident state surplus lines licensure.
Shena Medley, 1455 Mandalay Beach Rd., Oxnard, CA 93035, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Edcary Noble, 5164 Anton Dr., Apt. 317, Fitchburg, WI 53719, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Nicholas Paladino, 24314 N. Wind Lake Rd., Wind Lake, WI 53185, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
David Parkhurst, 20248 Sadie Ln., Sedalia, MO 65301, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to provide evidence of resident state surplus lines licensure.
Adam Rhedin, 401 S. Parkway Dr., Brillion, WI 54110, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose military discipline on a licensing application.
Michael Schmidt, 239 Kelvington Dr., Sun Prairie, WI 53590, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Steve A. Schultz, N8490 Lola Ct., Beaver Dam, WI 53916, 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.
Kelly M. Sweet, W7075 Bradley Ct., Lake Mills, WI 53551, agreed to respond promptly to all inquiries from OCI, agreed to notify OCI in writing within 10 days of any administrative action or any misdemeanor charge commenced in any jurisdiction, agreed not to apply for any additional lines of insurance authority for five years, agreed to have no unsupervised contact with any person under the age of 18 and not enter the home of any insurance consumer where a person under the age of 18 resides or is present, and agreed to the automatic revocation of her insurance license without further administrative proceedings if convicted of any criminal or misdemeanor offense related to child sexual assault or abuse. These actions were taken based on having a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, having an administrative action taken by another state agency, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Martin Thomas, 2920 N. 7th St., Milwaukee, WI 53212, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Blia Vang, 1320 S. 16th St., Sheboygan, WI 53081, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Robert S. White, 6019 Ridge Rd., Apt. 2, Parma, OH 44129, 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 Georgia, Florida, and Ohio.
Jonathan Zech, 615 Reena Ave., Apt. 3, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a military offense conviction on a licensing application.
Charles L. Zwicker, 407 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely notify OCI of a pretrial hearing date and a criminal conviction, providing materially untrue information on a licensing application, providing false information in a statement, failing to respond promptly to OCI inquiries, failing to return agency indicia upon demand, utilizing unfair marketing practices in the sale of insurance, failing to timely notify OCI of a change of address, and having a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.
Allegations and Actions Against Companies
Health Exchange Agency, d/b/a HEA, 1 W. Camino Real, Ste. 118, Boca Raton, FL 33432, agreed to the 31-day denial of its application for an insurance license and agreed to timely report any administrative action taken by any state, agreed to do business in Wisconsin under the "HEA" name only, and agreed to use a disclaimer on communications to Wisconsin consumers. These actions were taken based on allegations of using a misleading business name that is too similar to the federal health exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Copies of Administrative Actions