Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for May

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for May.

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.

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.

Allegations and Actions Against Agents

Stacey A. Adams, 10161 Dixie Hwy., Apt 3, Ira, MI 48023, was issued a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report an administrative action taken by another state.

Jennifer L. Allen, 1763 Hillside Ct., Grafton, WI 53024, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

John D. Anderson, 128 Glen Arven Dr., Leesburg, GA 31763-5367, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $250.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to maintain an active performance bond.

Zachary Biggs, 25171 Chestnut St., Taylor, MI 48180, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond to requests for information from OCI.

Katherine J. Boyd, 1115 W. Pleasant St., Ste. 1, Portage, WI 53901, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Cathy Bramlett, 214 Grace St., Ste. C, Dodgeville, WI 53533, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $5,000.00 and agreed to complete 12 additional continuing education credits. These actions were taken based on allegations of selling an unsuitable life insurance product.

Alan Charing, 7134 N. Campbell Ave., Portland, OR 97217-5614, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to report an administrative action taken by another state.

Javon J. Dawson, 25036 Sherwood Cir., Southfield, MI 48075, was ordered to both pay a forfeiture of $500.00 and provide information to OCI regarding administrative actions taken against him. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report administrative actions to OCI.

Colleen M. Egan, 8400 Callie Ave., Unit 407, Morton Grove, IL 60053-5006, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Gina Elizondo, 611 Chamomile, San Antonio, TX 78245-2413, agreed to permanently surrender her license. This agreement was based on allegations of failing to report an administrative action taken by another state.

Rebeca Erickson, 7607 15th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53143, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Isaac Gappy, 7306 Village Square Dr., West Bloomfield, MI 48332, agreed to the permanent revocation of his Wisconsin insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of making misrepresentations in the sale of insurance products, recommending unsuitable life insurance policies, and lacking the character required of insurance intermediaries.

Larry A. Golden, 711 Alexander St., Killeen, TX 76541-5607, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Michelle M. Hamilton, W7069 Gemini Way, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing.

Sterling C. Hirsch, 13137 5th St., Yucaipa, CA 92399-5003, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report an administrative action to OCI and failing to respond to OCI's inquiry regarding the same.

Francisco Jaimes Bautista, 146 N. Elm St., Kimberly, WI 54136, 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 the circumstances of holding an insurance license and failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application.

Christopher A. Khoury, 2038 Crosby Dr., Forney, TX 75126-5135, was issued a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report an administrative action taken by another state.

Gary A. Kieper, N4694 River Rd., Antigo, WI 54409-9272, had his insurance license suspended pending the outcome of an administrative action. In order to protect the public, the Commissioner issued a summary suspension preventing the Respondent from engaging in insurance business which was consistent with the bond conditions of a separate pending criminal matter.

Gary A. Kieper, N4694 River Rd., Antigo, WI 54409-9272, agreed to the permanent revocation of his Wisconsin insurance license. This action was taken based on criminal allegations that prevented him from engaging in the business of insurance.

Jillian A. Kuczenski, 14091N Cook Rd., Cable, WI 54821, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Charles J. Lawson, 1915 Plaza Dr., Ste. 100, Eagan, MN 55122, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Christian Martin, 2052 N. 1st St., # 3, Milwaukee, WI 53212, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Khari N. Merritt, N55W17607 High Bluff Dr., Unit A, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Shelia Merriweather, 5337 N. Long Island Dr., Apt. 2, Milwaukee, WI 53209-5049, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Jeff E. Pope, 3073 Secretariat Ct., Aurora, IL 60502-8631, was issued a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of providing incorrect information on a licensing application.

Wendy A. Rivera, 914 Taft St., Kaukauna, WI 54130, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Michelle D. Tate, 7003 Windy Run Ct., Spring, TX 77379-8263, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI regarding her criminal history.

Joseph M. Tenuta, 303 E. Wacker Dr., Ste. 2840, Chicago, IL 60601, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Martina Thomas, 3130 N. 44th St., Milwaukee, WI 53216-3540, had her application for an intermediary license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose past criminal convictions.

Caprice Vaughan, 6365 Dorchester Trl., North Richland Hills, TX 76182-4508, was issued a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report an administrative action taken by another state.

Raheem Waiters, 13300 S. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 56, Fort Myers, FL 33907-3871, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report an administrative action taken by another state.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Kroger Prescription Plans, INC, 1014 Vine St., 3rd Fl., Cincinnati, OH 45202, was issued a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to report an administrative action taken by another state.

Marpai Administrators LLC, 5701 E. Hillsborough Ave., Ste. 1417, Tampa, FL 33610, agreed to the issuance of an Employee Benefit Plan Administrator (EBPA) license by paying a forfeiture of $5,000.00 and providing additional financial information. This action was taken based on allegations of operating without a license while negotiating an Employee Benefit Plan Administrator (EBPA) licensure.

Allegations and Actions Against Other Entities

Andrew Bajeu, 3357 Du Pon Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48310, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $2,000.00. This action was taken based on allegations of acting as an intermediary without a license, making misrepresentations relating to an insurance contract, making misrepresentations during a home solicitation, and recommending an unsuitable life insurance policy.

Momentum Building Systems, LLC, 116513 Riverside Rd., Marshfield, WI 54449, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of preparing and issuing a certificate of insurance containing false or misleading information.