NC Department of Insurance Press Release
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that North Carolina has once again been recognized as one of the top captive domiciles in the nation.
Captive International, a prominent captive insurance industry publication, has designated North Carolina’s program as “Highly Commended.” The publication recognizes leaders in the industry based on effectiveness, expertise and innovation.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Audra Lynn Claypoole, 34, of 2513 31st Avenue Place NE, Hickory. Claypoole was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.
Special agents with the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division accuse Claypoole of falsely filing a claim with Integon Indemnity Corp. by claiming that her foot was run over or struck by a man’s vehicle after she got into an argument with a passenger in the vehicle.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will honor seven Mount Gilead firefighters who have a combined total of 244 years of service to their community on Saturday, Oct. 19.
The presentation will take place during the Mount Gilead Fire Department’s 100 Years of Service Celebration, which is being held during the annual Mount Gilead Fall Festival.
The presentation will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Gilead Fire Department, 106 E. Allenton St., Mount Gilead, N.C. 27306.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announces two insurance camps will be open to aid those who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene next week.
The camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Lowe’s Home Improvement, 19 McKenna Road, Arden, N.C., 28704.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will be open in the towns of Jefferson, Sugar Grove and Beech Mountain to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene.
A VAC will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Parks and Recreation Center, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Jefferson, N.C. 28640.
A second VAC will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at The West Watauga Community Center, 1081 Old U.S. Hwy. 421, Sugar Grove, N.C. 28679.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today that Kristen Lee Carter, 34, of 114 N. Meade St., Greenville, N.C. was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. Both charges are felonies.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Kristen Elisabeth Fioriti, 28, of 150 Croom Lane, Jacksonville. Fioriti is charged with insurance fraud, a felony.
According to special agents with the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division, Fioriti had an accident while her insurance had lapsed; however, she told Peak Property and Casualty Insurance Corp. that the accident occurred after she reinstated her policy.
The incident occurred on May 30, according to arrest warrants.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will be open in Boone to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene.
The VACs, which provide in-person and on-the-ground recovery assistance and insurance-related support to those directly impacted by Hurricane Helene, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11, at the Watauga County NCWorks Career Center, located at 130 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s time to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open Enrollment Period.
“What worked for you this year may not be the best plan for you in 2025,” Commissioner Causey said. “It is important to take advantage of the Open Enrollment Period by contacting local Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors to save money, improve your coverage or both.”
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) and insurance camps will be open to aid those who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
“The Victim Assistance Centers will provide in-person and on-the-ground recovery assistance and insurance-related support to those directly impacted by Hurricane Helene,” Commissioner Causey said. “Our Insurance Camps allow us to work with the insurance industry on the ground to give storm victims direct access to their insurance companies. We plan on doing more going forward.”