Wisconsin Insurance Administrative Actions - January 2025

WI Insurance Admin Actions

Filed February 4th, 2025

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) has published its administrative actions for January 2025, detailing enforcement actions against insurance agents. These actions include license denials, revocations, and suspensions based on violations such as owing delinquent taxes, failing to report other state actions, and switching consumer plans without consent. Some actions also involve forfeitures.

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The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) has released its January 2025 administrative actions, detailing enforcement measures against insurance agents. These actions include license denials for Damion L. Ashford and Michael G. Lecher due to criminal convictions, license revocations for Blain Clemons, Peter M. Cymbalak, and Cameron Gaines for owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes, and license suspensions for Anna Collins (switching plans without consent) and Steven V. Lisiewicz (untrustworthiness). Michael Diblasi and Marcus Grant were ordered to pay $500 forfeitures for failing to report administrative actions from other states.

Compliance officers should review these actions to understand the types of violations leading to disciplinary measures in Wisconsin. Key takeaways include the strict enforcement of tax delinquency reporting, the requirement to disclose criminal convictions and out-of-state administrative actions, and the prohibition of unauthorized plan switching. While specific compliance deadlines are not provided for these past actions, the effective date of the publication (February 4, 2025) indicates the ongoing nature of these enforcement activities. Entities operating in Wisconsin should ensure their agents are compliant with all statutory and regulatory requirements to avoid similar penalties.

What to do next

Review agent licensing and disclosure requirements in Wisconsin.
Ensure timely reporting of any out-of-state administrative actions or criminal convictions.
Verify compliance with tax obligations in all relevant jurisdictions.

Penalties

$500 forfeiture for specific violations; license denial, suspension, or revocation for others.

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Administrative Actions January 2025

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Last Updated: February 4, 2025

For more information contact: Lauren Van Buren, Chief Legal Counsel
(608) 261-8283 or ** lauren.vanburen@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

Damion L. Ashford, 3246 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, WI 53206, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to the circumstances of holding an insurance license.

Blain Clemons, 3480 Golfview Dr., Unit 1209, Eagan, MN 55123, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Anna Collins, 3007 NE 73rd Cir., Vancouver, WA 98665, agreed to the suspension of their Wisconsin insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of switching consumers' health insurance plans without their knowledge or consent.

Peter M. Cymbalak, 8383 Greenway Blvd., Ste. 210, Middleton, WI 53562, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Michael Diblasi, 241 3rd St., Hanover, PA 17331, 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.

Cameron Gaines, 1717 Naperville Rd., Ste. 300, Naperville, IL 60563, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Marcus Grant, 62 NW 161st St., Miami, FL 33169, 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.

Michael G. Lecher, N4905 Hillwind Rd., Plymouth, WI 53073, had his insurance license denied for 30 days. This action was taken based on allegations of having a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to the circumstances of holding an insurance license.

Steven V. Lisiewicz, 439 Mooresfield, Elgin, IL 60124, agreed to the suspension of his Wisconsin insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of untrustworthiness.

Stephanie Moody, 628 335th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837-4854, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Christina J. Muha, 334 W. 806 N., Valparaiso, IN 46835, agreed to surrender her public adjuster registration. This action was taken based on allegations of not maintaining a public adjuster bond.

Jared J. Nagel, 3391 Royal Oak Dr., Plover, WI 54467-3785, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report a criminal conviction and failing to timely disclose criminal charges.

Gloria Neal, 3303 Toledo Dr., Apt. A, Killeen, TX 76542, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Adrian Raventos, 4425 SW 160th Ave., Apt. 109, Miramar, FL 33027-5741, 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.

Amar P. Reddy, 601 E. Geneva St., Elkhorn, WI 53121, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Patricia Smith, 1551 Creekwood Dr., Troy, OH 45373, agreed to the permanent revocation of their Wisconsin insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of engaging in fraudulent conduct in the solicitation and sale of life insurance policies.

Christopher L. Stanley, 28738 SW 134th Ct., Homestead, FL 33033, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to timely report an administrative action taken by another state.

Seth Thephavong, 1570 Louise St., Green Bay, WI 54302-2438, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Michael Usbelger, 380 Lafayette Rd., Unit 334, Seabrook, NH 03874-4551, agreed to the permanent revocation of their Wisconsin insurance license. This action was taken based on allegations of engaging in fraudulent conduct in the solicitation and sale of life insurance policies.

Jay R. Weiser, PO Box 7, Earlville, IL 60518-0007, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having a permanent bar from FINRA and failing to timely disclose information regarding regulatory actions.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

**** Allied Administrators Inc., PO Box 70930, Oakland, CA 94612, 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.

BMT Insurance Advisors Inc., 100 Granite Dr., Ste. 205, Media, PA 19063, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,000.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to maintain a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) and failing to respond to inquiries by OCI.

Ballazhi and Associates LLC, 624 W. Happfield Dr., Arlington Heights, IL 60004, was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $500.00. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to maintain a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) and failing to respond to inquiries by OCI.

Universal Fidelity Life Insurance Company, 13931 Quail Pointe Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73134-1039, 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.

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