Legal Opinion
Homeward Bound Services, Inc. v. Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided September 7, 2006No. 2005AP1781PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtVergeront, J.
¶ 1. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) determined that the assisted living services contracts sold by Homeward Bound Services, Inc. are insurance within the meaning of Wis. Stat. § 600.03(25)(a) 1 and that Homeward Bound violated Wis. Stat. § 610.11 by engaging in the business of insurance in Wisconsin without a certificate of authority. The order issued by OCI directed Homeward Bound to cease and desist selling the contracts in Wisconsin, to refund premiums, and to pay a forfeiture, along with related requirements. The circuit court affirmed OCI's decision and order, and…
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