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"Last year, North Carolina's Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program volunteers saved senior citizens more than $63 million," Commissioner Causey said, as National Volunteer Week kicked off. "That's money that older North Carolinians, many of whom are on a fixed income, can use to spend as they see fit."

National Volunteer Week runs from April 7-13.

North Carolina now has more than 2 million Medicare beneficiaries. Last year, more than 970 SHIIP volunteers helped more than 90,000 Medicare beneficiaries with issues related to Medicare or long-term care.

As the hurricane season approaches June 1, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is initiating efforts to educate residents about the need to purchase flood insurance and disaster relief by scheduling community town halls across the state.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is pleased to report that North Carolina continues to experience growth in its captive insurance industry, and with the program now into its sixth year, the state has emerged as one of the nation's leading captive insurance domiciles.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Amanda Rae Mace, 39, of 134 Ludlow Drive, Wilmington. Mace was charged with embezzlement by an insurance agent, a felony.

Special Agents with the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division accuse Mace of embezzling $2,270 in premium payments from a client.

The offense occurred on July 27, 2018.

Mace was arrested on Nov. 25 and given a $2,500 unsecured bond.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Christopher Perrin McCall, 45, of 3747 Camp Stewart Road, Charlotte. McCall was charged with obtaining property by false pretense, a felony.

Special Agents with the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division accuse McCall of receiving $2,472.61 from The Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Co. for auto parts that were not installed.

The offense occurred on March 6.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to always be careful when around oxygen tanks and to never smoke when they’re nearby.

“Tragedy recently struck a Nash County family when a woman died while smoking a cigarette while using her oxygen tank,” said Commissioner Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal. “Portable oxygen tanks have enhanced the quality of life for many with various medical conditions. But having oxygen in your home means you need to put extra safety rules into practice.”

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Lizbeth Cabrera Appleget, 30, of 109 Weaver St., Randleman. Appleget was charged with felony insurance fraud.

According to the arrest warrant, Appleget provided a fraudulent tow bill to Geico to support a claim that her auto was damaged after a policy was in effect. However, the damage to her vehicle occurred when she had no coverage on it, the warrant says.

The offense occurred between Dec. 14-26, 2018.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Calleigh Marie Grennier, 29, of 110 S. Lakeside Drive, Smithfield. Grennier was charged with felony insurance fraud

Special Agents with the Department of Insurance's Criminal Investigations Division accuse Grennier of making a false and misleading statement regarding an auto insurance claim. According to the arrest warrant, Grennier falsely said she was not driving a car involved in an accident.

The offense occurred between July 4, 2018, and March 27, 2019.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Brendal Scott Epling, 30, of 220 Newbury Park Way, Apex. Epling was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special Agents with the Department of Insurance's Criminal Investigations Division accuse Epling of falsely telling Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. that he and his two minor children were injured during an auto wreck, when none of the three were in the vehicle at the time of the collision.

The offense occurred between Nov. 3-26, 2018.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Jennifer Dawn Burris, 38, of 4098 Old Davis Road, Norwood, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense.

According to a criminal summons, Burris told Erie Insurance Co. that her wedding ring had been lost in an attempt to collect a $4,000 claim.

Special Agents with the Department of Insurance's Criminal Investigations Division say Burris admitted during the investigation that the reported loss was false.