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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that an extensive investigation by special agents within the department’s Criminal Investigations Division has led to charges against two individuals.

Maria Nichole Brown, 36, of 2948 Coronet Way, Charlotte, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. Ronald Wayne Baxter, 52, of 1009 Benning St., Durham, was arrested for possession of stolen goods as part of the same investigation. All three counts are felonies.

North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey has issued the following statement to clear up any confusion regarding the recent filing made by insurance companies:

“Many North Carolina citizens have already told me how worried they are about the recent filing made by the N.C. Rate Bureau requesting an increase to homeowners’ insurance rates, and they’ve got good reason to be concerned. An average increase of 42% statewide, and as high as 99% for homes on the coast is a lot.  

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will speak at the Corinth-Holders Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Firefighter of the Year dinner on Saturday, Jan. 20. 

During the dinner, Commissioner Causey will make a special award presentation.

The dinner will be held at the Corinth-Holders Volunteer Department Station 1, 5734 Lake Wendell Road, Zebulon. The dinner begins at 7 p.m.

The media is welcome to attend.
 

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey made a broadcast quality video to address questions regarding the North Carolina Rate Bureau's request for a statewide average increase of 42.2% in homeowners' insurance rates. He also explains the many ways in which the North Carolina Department of Insurance is working to save and recover money for North Carolina consumers.

To view and download the video featuring Commissioner Causey, visit: https://ncdoi.sharefile.com/d-s5c733a53111e4cf68ff490ff5bd0f737
 

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present a pair of Commissioner’s Awards during a visit to Union County on Friday, Jan.19.

Commissioner Causey will present the awards to Union County Fire Marshal Kevin Rigoli and also to his fire dog, Camden, during a retirement ceremony to be held at the Emergency Services Center in Monroe, NC.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Anthony Randy Osborne, 29, of 302 Peterson Lane, Windsor. Osborne was charged with common law forgery, common law uttering and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, all felonies.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered nearly $130 million for North Carolinians in 2023. This amount represents the best single year on record in recoveries since Commissioner Causey took office in January 2017. The recovered funds include those from insurance fraud restitution and external reviews. The department also announced a record 505 arrests via its Criminal Investigations Division.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will discuss being prepared for the next storm during a community roundtable discussion hosted by the Down East Resilience Network in Harkers Island on Wednesday, Jan. 17. 

The discussion will be held at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum, 1785 Island Road, Harkers Island.

Commissioner Causey will discuss ways property owners can fortify their homes to make them more resilient against storms. He will also discuss how to be financially prepared to weather a storm.

Here is Commissioner Causey’s public schedule for the day:

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present an Order of the Guardian Award during a trip to Nash County on Saturday, Jan. 13.

Commissioner Causey will present the award to Edward Cozart during a special event at the Bailey Green Hornet Fire Department in Bailey, NC.

The Order of the Guardian Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Department of Insurance.

The media is invited to attend and cover this event.

Here is Commissioner Causey’s public schedule for Saturday, Jan. 13:

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jimmy Dwayne Carranza, 31, of 625 Pilgrim Road, Ellenboro. Carranza was charged with obtaining property by false pretense, a felony.

Special agents with the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division accuse Carranza, a licensed insurance agent, of obtaining $14,708.61 in advanced insurance commissions by writing several life insurance policies without the clients’ permission, forging their signatures and providing other false information.

The offense occurred on Aug. 1, 2023.