Press Releases

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today fined UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina Inc. and its affiliate UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. $3.4 million following over four years investigating the companies’ claims handling practices involving balance billing.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Timothy Scott Gilbert, 60, of 2242 Shelton Ave., Statesville. Gilbert was charged with obtaining property by false pretense, a felony.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered nearly $144 million for North Carolinians in the 2024 calendar year.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Shaqura Tyeisha Cobb, 34, of 730 Gateway Park Drive, Raleigh. Cobb was charged with three counts of embezzlement and three counts of obtaining property by false pretense, all felonies.

With cold temperatures already affecting the state and the possibility of wintry weather this weekend, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding North Carolinians to prioritize fire safety when using portable heaters and take precautions when traveling on icy or snow-covered roads.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Travis Van Coleman, 45, of 4036 McConnell Road, Greensboro. Coleman was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.  

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Darrius Moore, 35, of 224 Stratford Road, Archdale.

With Christmas just around the corner, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has compiled a list of home safety and driving tips to keep you and your family safe during the heart of the Christmas season.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Vincent E. Johnson, 54, of 1142 Dublin Drive, Winston-Salem. Johnson was charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies.  

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of an Alamance County elementary school principal on insurance fraud related charges involving pet insurance.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of George Thomas King, 60, of Salvo. King is 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 Adrian Brown, 32, of 305 Rountree St. West, Wilson. Brown is charged with insurance fraud, obtaining property by false pretense and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. All three charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today that Patrick Jared Crocker, 38, of 72 Old Mallard Road, Smithfield, has been charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. Both offenses are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Bradley Lamar Armstrong, 39, of 319 West Hwy. 150 Bypass, Lincolnton. Armstrong is charged with embezzlement, conversion, common law forgery and common law uttering. All four charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Cindy Ramzi Hanna, 48, of 2507 Dumfries Road, Greensboro. Hanna is charged with two counts of insurance fraud and one count each of identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense. All four charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Kisha Shawwanda Lane, 51, of 8033 Truelight Church Road, Mint Hill.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Wayne Anthony Artis, 45, of 190 Sparrow Road, Eden. Artis is charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Pernell Junior Shoulars, 46, of 1613 Middle Creek Court, Fayetteville. Shoulars is charged with obtaining property by false pretense, a felony, and failure to work after payment, a misdemeanor.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that three bail bond agents have been charged in a Jackson County break-in.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that two Victim Assistance Centers (VAC) have been scheduled to open in Macon and Buncombe counties to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene.

A VAC will open in the Macon County town of Franklin on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that another Victim Assistance Center (VAC) has been added to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The new VAC will open in the Mitchell County town of Bakersville on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Zsadella Kassandra Burris, 24, of 4600 Sharon Chase Drive, Charlotte. Burris was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of David Fitzgerald Bishop Jr., of 135 Fieldcreek Court, Winston-Salem. Bishop is charged with obtaining property by false pretense and common law forgery, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Alexis Camrey Washington Thompson, 29, of 196 Rock Hill Road, Maple Hill. Thompson was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that another Victim Assistance Center (VAC) has been added to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The new VAC will open in the Swain County town of Bryson City on Friday, Nov. 8.