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
Rachel Cook, 321 N. Main St., West Bend, WI 53095, 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.
Sarah Hebbe, 216 S. 3rd Ave., Wausau, WI 54403, 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.
John M. Norquay, 3133 Peachtree St., Janesville, WI 53548, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $2,500.00 and had his insurance license suspended for two years. These actions were taken based on allegations of engaging in personal financial transactions with consumers.
Weston Patrick, 1220 Post Rd., Apt. 308, Fitchburg, 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.
Danny L. Wayne, 1110 S. 85th St., West Allis, WI 53214, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose felony and misdemeanor convictions on a licensing application; having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct; being involved in lawsuits alleging fraud, misrepresentation, misappropriation or breach of fiduciary duty; failing to disclose criminal charges while a licensed agent; having unpaid civil money judgments; and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Mark P. Welhouse, 261 River Dr., Appleton, WI 54915, agreed to the revocation of his insurance license, agreed not to apply for relicensure for a minimum period of five years, and agreed to pay a forfeiture of $5,000.00 if and when he reapplies. These actions were taken based on allegations of committing securities fraud and failing to timely notify OCI of administrative actions taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Wisconsin Division of Securities, and employment termination for cause.
Erik D. Whalen, 1603 Knollwood Tr., Altoona, WI 54720, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction that is substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.
Bradley A. Winchester, 5646 Old Oak Dr., Fitchburg, WI 53711, 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.
Allegations and Actions Against Companies
Country Mutual Insurance Company, 1711 General Electric Rd., Bloomington, IL 61702, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00, along with additional forfeitures for any future violations of the stipulation; agreed to develop and implement a compliance plan; and agreed to provide regular reports to OCI. These actions were taken based on allegations of issuing improper policy nonrenewals.
Interstate Insurance Services, Ltd., P.O. Box 459, Newton, IA 50208, had its application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of Indiana and Florida on a licensing application, failing to complete a licensing application, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.
Copies of Administrative Actions