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
Andrea Aguilar, 2905 N. Fairfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60618, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Jeremy Amstadt, N71W23321 Good Hope Rd., Sussex, WI 53089, agreed to the automatic denial of any future licensing applications as well as a six-month suspension of any other line of authority he holds at the time of application, if required disclosures and supporting documentation are not provided. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to make required disclosures and failing to provide supporting documentation on a licensing application.
Richard S. Beverstein, 5261 Edgewater Beach Rd., Green Bay, WI 54311, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $300.00. This action was taken based on allegations of making errors on a life insurance application.
Tarah L. Brooks, 616 A Pheasant Ct., Lodi, WI 53555, 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 and having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.
Mark S. Diamond, 8275 E. Wood Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260, had his insurance license permanently revoked, was ordered to pay combined forfeitures of $147,746.56, and was ordered to pay consumer restitution of $130,021.12. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report administrative actions taken by the states of Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska; using misleading advertising; and recommending unsuitable annuity transactions.
Travis D. Evans, Sr., 3476 N. Humboldt Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53212, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Julie E. Hiemer, N109W16298 Hawthorne Dr., Germantown, WI 53022, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of forging a signature on a life insurance application.
Colleen K. McCarthy, W7069 E. South Shore Dr., Pardeeville, WI 53954, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Nathan D. Olson, N6872 Tara Rd., Pardeeville, WI 53954, had his insurance license revoked and had all future administrative proceedings cancelled. These actions were taken based on allegations of unfair marketing practices, failing to respond to OCI information requests, failing to notify OCI of a change in his residence or mailing address, and lacking competence and trustworthiness.
Ryan P. O'Rourke, 3562 S. 86th St., Milwaukee, WI 53228, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Kimberly L. Perra, N3203 Cty. Rd. K, Merrill, WI 54452, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Emily A. Pfeiffer, 709 W. Olin Ave., Apt. 4, Madison, WI 53715, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Creona D. Scurlock, 737 Vincent Ave., Brooklyn Park, MN 55444, had her 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 and providing incomplete information on a licensing application.
Fiona S. Smith, P.O. Box 259015, Plano, TX 75025, agreed to voluntarily surrender her insurance license and agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00 before reapplying for licensure. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely disclose administrative actions taken by the states of North Dakota, Indiana, Louisiana, and North Carolina.
Barbara A. Villani, 8129 Broadmoor St., Madison, WI 53719, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Samantha K. Wells, 313 E. Columbia St., Colorado Springs, CO 80907, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.
Scott M. Yager, 116 W. 80th Ter., Kansas City, MO 64105, 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; having administrative actions taken by the states of Missouri, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi; and failing to provide a federal crime waiver.
Stanley L. Zurawski, 2015 N. 119th St., Milwaukee, WI 53226, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.
Allegations and Actions Against Companies
Allstate Insurance Company, 2775 Sanders Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and agreed to pay a consumer claim of $3,222.69. These actions were taken based on allegations of an improper claim denial.
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.