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
Kenethra L. Barkus, 8103 Mosstree Dr., Arlington, TX 76001, 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 North Carolina, New York, and Wisconsin on a licensing application.
Amy K. Bender, 4508 Providence Rd., Apt. 2B, Charlotte, NC 28226, agreed to the issuance of a restricted insurance license with certain reporting requirements. This action was taken based on allegations of having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.
Camille R. Bergstrom, 9002 Sheridan Rd., Lot 202, Kenosha, WI 53143, agreed to the issuance of a restricted insurance license with certain reporting requirements. This action was taken based on allegations of having a history of delinquent child support payments.
Moses M. Brown, also known as Miguel A. Austell, 3042 W. Eggert Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53209, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose criminal convictions on a licensing application, having unpaid civil money judgments, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Scott A. Carr, 6201 Balsam Ct., Long Grove, IL 60047, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to provide evidence of a federal crime waiver and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Kaila Chack, 6213 Kelly Pl., Schofield, WI 54476, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to provide evidence of prelicensing education and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Philip M. Chaltas, 8121 14th Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55425, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to show evidence of compliance with a child support order and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Nathan M. Cockerham, 1109 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely complete the educational requirements and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Tami Dougherty, 25529 Meteor Rd., Wilton, WI 54670, 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.
Gary L. Gibson, 6602 Owens Dr., Ste. 300, Pleasanton, CA 94588, 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.
Adam D. Greene, 2920 Emmalane Dr., Green Bay, WI 54311, 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 and having unpaid court fees.
John P. Hogan, 2634 Sorrento Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19131, agreed to the permanent surrender of his Wisconsin insurance license. This action was taken in lieu of payment of a $500.00 forfeiture for failing to timely report administrative actions taken by the states of Delaware, North Carolina, and New York.
Brigham J. Huff, 4664 Brown Thrush Trl., Cottage Grove, WI 53527, 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 an unpaid civil money judgment, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Angel L. Isbell, 2122 Bordeaux Dr., Carrollton, TX 75007, 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.
Trisa A. Jackson, 14005 95th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329, agreed to the issuance of a restricted insurance license with certain reporting requirements. This action was taken based on allegations of having a probationary license in her resident state of Washington.
Irwin T. Johnson, N4712 Bigelow Rd., Lake Mills, WI 53551, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00, agreed to promptly report any criminal charges, convictions, or administrative actions taken in any jurisdiction, and agreed to the immediate revocation of his insurance license if he is charged with any crime or if he fails to adhere to the terms of the stipulation for a period of two years. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report criminal charges to OCI.
Thomas E. LaChance, 200 N. 165th St., Brookfield, WI 53005, agreed to the revocation of his insurance license, agreed to pay a $5,000.00 forfeiture, and agreed to pay consumer restitution. These actions were taken based on allegations of making unsuitable recommendations and misrepresentations in the sales of annuities.
Robert J. Loonan, 2344 Berg Dr. E., Shakopee, MN 55379, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report an administrative action taken by the state of Minnesota.
Emma M. Moreau, 13001 Bass Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55442, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely disclose administrative actions taken by the states of California and Virginia.
Joseph J. Mullins, 39 W. McWilliams St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935, agreed to the issuance of a restricted insurance license with certain reporting requirements. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application and having a history of unpaid civil money judgments.
Stephen L. Nims, 39 Ox Yoke Dr., Kensington, CT 06037, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having administrative actions taken by the states of North Carolina, Washington, and Alaska, and being the subject of a pending lawsuit involving allegations of fraud, misappropriation or conversion of funds, misrepresentation, or breach of fiduciary duty.
Sufyan F. Ottman, 18970 N. Hills Dr., Brookfield, WI 53045, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00, was ordered to cease and desist engaging in personal financial transactions with insurance customers, and was ordered to accurately disclose all compensation to customers. These actions were taken based on allegations of personally utilizing a purported insurance premium.
Steve Parks, 512 E. Randolph Rd., Ste. G, Silver Spring, MD 20011, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report administrative actions taken by the states of New York, Louisiana, Ohio, and Maryland.
Ja Vontae Peet, 2902 Wright Ave., Racine, WI 53405, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent child support and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Cheryl L. Wilson, 4460 Airport Rd., Crandon, WI 54520, 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.
Allegations and Actions Against Companies
1800MEDIGAP Agency, Inc., 223 McKinney Trl., Rockwall, TX 75087, agreed to the denial of its licensing application, agreed to timely respond in writing to all inquiries from OCI, and agreed to timely report in writing all changes in mailing and contact addresses. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to provide documentation of equivalent resident state licensure, failing to timely withdraw a licensing application, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Aetna Life Insurance Company, 151 Farmington Ave., ASB1, Hartford, CT 06156, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and was ordered to reply promptly in writing to all inquiries from OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Applied Risk Services, Inc., and Continental Indemnity Company, 10805 Old Mill Rd., Omaha, NE 68154, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $20,000.00 and agreed to cease and desist marketing, binding, issuing, and renewing certain worker's compensation policies. These actions were taken based on allegations of using advertising not in compliance with Wisconsin insurance law, misrepresenting information to OCI and consumers, utilizing the services of unlicensed and non-appointed producers, and selling insurance products not in compliance with Wisconsin laws.
Community Insurance Corporation, 22 E. Mifflin St., Ste. 900, Madison, WI 53703, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $5,000.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to comply with examination report recommendations related to cancellation notices.
Lovitt & Touche, Inc., P.O. Box 32702, Tucson, AZ 85751, agreed to the issuance of a restricted insurance license having specific reporting requirements. This action was taken based on allegations of having administrative actions taken in Wisconsin and other states and having a history of failing to respond to inquiries from OCI.
Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation, 22 E. Mifflin St., Ste. 900, Madison, WI 53703, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $5,000.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to comply with examination report recommendations related to cancellation notices.
Copies of Administrative Actions