Administrative Actions April 2020

​Last Updated: May 12, 2020

For more information contact: Richard Wicka, Chief Legal Counsel
(608) 261-6018 or richard.wicka@wisconsin.gov


Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued by OCI when licensing applicants, or licensed individuals or companies have violated Wisconsin insurance statutes or regulations. In some cases, the individual or company denied the stated allegations but consented to the action taken. OCI strives to ensure fair and honest business practices to protect Wisconsin insurance consumers through this type of transparency. Copies of the administrative orders may be viewed online at ociaccess.oci.wi.gov/OrderInfo/OrdInfo.oci.

Any forfeitures paid are deposited in Wisconsin's Common School Fund administered by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. Earnings from the Fund are distributed to all public K-12 schools in the state and are used by school libraries to purchase materials such as books, newspapers, and computers.

If you have a question or complaint regarding an insurance company or agent you can use the online complaint form on our website, oci.wi.gov, or contact OCI at 1-800-236-8517.

Allegations and Actions Against Agents

Robert Amstadt, 108 N 79th St., Milwaukee, WI 53213, agreed to the issuance of a conditional insurance license with certain disclosure requirements. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a pending criminal charge and an administrative action on a licensing application.

Roy Cambronero, 3561 S 85th St., Milwaukee, WI 53228, agreed to the issuance of a conditional insurance license, having continuing education and certain disclosure requirements and agreeing to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the states of Florida, Wisconsin, and Hawaii on a licensing application.

Rommell Cooper, 5202 W Douglas Corrigan Way, Ste. 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, 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 North Dakota on a licensing application.

James C. Faustmann, 1080 Lois Ave., Brookfield, WI 53045, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing and failing to disclose administrative actions taken by the State of Wisconsin on a licensing application.

Glen R. Giroux, N8343 680th St., Colfax, WI 54730, agreed to permanently surrender his insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to comply with a previous forfeiture order, failing to timely disclose an administrative action taken by the State of Florida, failing to timely disclose criminal charges, and failing to timely respond to inquiries from OCI.

Bendell Lee, 3408 N Hubbard St., Milwaukee, WI 53212, agreed to the issuance of a conditional insurance license having certain disclosure requirements. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose criminal convictions on a licensing application.

J. Thaddeus P. McGaffey, 5115 Windwood Ct., Pinckney, MI 48169, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose administrative actions taken by FINRA and by the states of California, Kentucky, and Michigan on a licensing application and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Bredell R. Mitchell, 1624 Fordem Ave., Apt. 107, Madison, WI 53704, had his application for an insurance license denied for six months and was issued a conditional license having certain supervision requirements. These actions were taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance type marketing.

Mitul A. Patel, 1901 N Roselle Rd., Ste. 800, Schaumburg, IL 60195, was ordered to cease and desist acting as an insurance intermediary in Wisconsin unless and until he obtains proper licensure. This action was taken based on allegations of making misrepresentations regarding an insurance policy and engaging in intermediary activities without a license.

Alan D. Ramirez-Guerrero, 1533 7th St., Green Bay, WI 54304, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a pending criminal charge on a licensing application.

David T. Sawyer, 2265 S 1100 W, Apt. D202, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose criminal convictions and an administrative action taken by the State of California on a licensing application and having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Ye Thao, 1511 Valley Rd., Appleton, WI 54915, 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 and having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Superior Vision Insurance Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., 881 Elkridge Landing Rd., Ste. 300, Linthicum, MD 21090, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00, agreed to respond fully to a complaint filed with OCI, and agreed to comply with Wisconsin insurance laws.   

Copies of Administrative Actions