Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for March

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

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

Zachary Aidi, 162 Heather Lynn Dr., Davenport, FL 33897, 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.

Dwayne Bland II, 5546 S. Newport Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Raashawyn Bush, 1143 SE Freedom Cir., Mountain Home, ID 83647-8501, 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 California, Louisiana, and Delaware.

Faraz Butt, 7594 70th Way, Parkland, FL 33067, agreed to the voluntary permanent surrender of his insurance intermediary license. This action was taken based on allegations of misrepresentation, sale of an unsuitable health insurance product, and failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Megan M. Chamness, 7826 6th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53143, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Jalisa S. Davis, 4295 Ocmulgee East Blvd., Macon, GA 31295, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of regulatory action taken with regard to Ms. Davis' resident state insurance license.

Jessica Delisca, 2808 Crescent Pl., Miramar, FL 33025, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $2,000.00 and had her hearing request dismissed. These actions were taken based on allegations of failing to timely report and disclose an administrative action taken by the State of New York, failing to appear at an administrative hearing as ordered, and failing to provide documentation required by the administrative law judge.

Zachary Demo-Dananberg, 710 N. K St., Apt. 104, Lake Worth, FL 33460, agreed to a settlement with OCI, including full restitution to the consumer, to resolve, without admitting or denying them, allegations including misrepresentation in the sale of health insurance products.

Sean Dixon, 23661 Silver Date Loop, Apt. 4-106, Land O Lakes, FL 34639, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Joseph R. Eischens, 4001 Grand Ave., Duluth, MN 55807, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of providing inaccurate information on a licensing application and having criminal convictions substantially related to the circumstances of holding an insurance license.

Joseph W. Gates, 4034 Taunton Rd., Windsor, WI 53598, agreed to the surrenders of his Wisconsin insurance license and Gates & Associates, LLC's intermediary firm license. This action was taken based on allegations of violating insurance laws and lacking the character required of insurance intermediaries.

Sabrina J. Krysa Cochran, 100 Fish St., Apt. 1, Waunakee, WI 53597-1363, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Ashley Little, 119 9th Street S., La Crosse, WI 54601, had her 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 providing incorrect information on a licensing application.

Desiree N. Mann, 8200 Cleary Blvd., Apt. 2010, Plantation, FL 33324, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00 and properly disclose any future administrative action. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to properly disclose administrative actions taken by another states.

Ciara J. McAfee, 610 Welford Rd., Suwanee, GA 30024, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Benjamin C. McCray, 1318 Wembley Dr., Charlotte, NC 28205-5572, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely disclose administrative actions taken by the states of Illinois, Arizona, Louisiana, and California.

Tia N. Neal, 2513 Pheasant Ridge Trail, Apt. 2, Madison, WI 53713-2632, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Jihad Ottallah, 19694 Benbow Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136, agreed to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was taken based on allegations of making misrepresentations on an insurance application, failing to disclose his intent to sell insurance during a home solicitation, and recommending an unsuitable insurance product.

Alexander Pellon, 2068 W Stryker Rd., Avon Park, FL 33830, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of making misrepresentations, recommending an unsuitable policy, failing to update contact information, and failing to respond to inquiries from the Commissioner.

Ariel N. Taylor, 1515 Rio Grande Dr., Apt. 815, Plano, TX 75075-6740, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report five administrative actions taken by the states of Florida, California, and Louisiana.

Brendon W. Thomas, 973 Azure Ln., Weston, FL 33326-3902, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations for failing to timely report an administrative action taken by the State of Louisiana, after having been issued a warning letter for previous late reporting.

David A. Tracy, 660 Farmstead Ct., Slinger, WI 53086-9570, was ordered to pay a $500.00 forfeiture. This action was taken based on an allegation of making misrepresentations in the sale of an insurance product.

Matee Waheed-Baaqee, 6212 W. Stark St., Milwaukee, WI 53218, agreed to the revocation of his Wisconsin insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of submitting life insurance applications without customer authorization or knowledge.

Marissa N. Walker, 734 Murphey St., Scottdale, GA 30079, agreed to a forfeiture of $500, which only becomes due upon reapplication for a Wisconsin intermediary license. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to properly disclose and misstate administrative actions taken by other states.

Germone Youngblood, 617 N. 23rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53233, agreed to the revocation of his Wisconsin insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of submitting life insurance applications without customer authorization or knowledge.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Trident Life Services, Inc., 520 Lake St., Windermere, FL 34786-3554, 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 Kansas, Indiana, and Louisiana.

Velocity Risk Underwriters LLC, 10 Burton Hills Blvd., Ste. 300A, Nashville, TN 37215-9922, was issued a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report an administrative action taken by the State of Texas.

Vetinsure LLC, 2410 Hog Mountain Rd., Ste. 105, Watkinsville, GA 30677, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to report administrative actions taken by the states of Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania within 30 days, after having been issued a warning letter.