Press Releases

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Katisha Rashaud Roberts, 34, of 1264 Sandy Ridge Church Rd., Morven. Roberts was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Timothy Alexander Riley, 19, of 1140 Delco Prosper Road, Delco. Riley was charged with one count of insurance fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Crystal Nicole Frierson, 38, of 4200 U.S. Highway 29 North, Greensboro.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Dewanda A. Battle, 49, of 3718 Lear Court, Wilson. Battle was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Nathan Hadley Falsion, 22, of 205 Eden Park Dr., Wallburg. Falsion was charged with two counts of insurance fraud and one count of attempting to obtain property by false pretense. All three charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has named David Yetter as deputy commissioner and chief actuary of the North Carolina Department of Insurance, effective immediately.

Yetter joined the department in May 2018 as an actuary in the Actuarial Services Division.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of King Walker, 21, of 720 Florence Place, Atlanta, Georgia by officers in Durham County. Walker was charged with one count of insurance fraud, one count of obtaining property by false pretense, one count of common law forgery and one count of common law uttering.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Lydia Sabrina Smith, 56, of 2025 Ricks Chapman Drive, Charlotte. Smith was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrests of three individuals connected with illegal bail bond related activities in Surry County.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Demario Antwan Metcalf, 37, of 2109 NE 24^th St., Winston-Salem. Metcalf 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 Dashanique Winston, 22, of 2611 Broadwell Drive, Raleigh. Winston is charged with one count of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Asiah Lenee Person, 30, of 5028 Hilltop Road, Greensboro. Person was charged with one count of forgery of an instrument and one count of uttering a forged endorsement, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Nathan Javonte Chambers, 27, of 8197 Wood St., Mount Pleasant. Chambers is charged with embezzlement and conversion by a bailee, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced today the arrest of Deshawn Dante Townes, 32, of 614 Oakwood Ave., Sanford. Townes is charged with three counts of a bail bondsman impersonating a law enforcement officer. All three charges are misdemeanors.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that North Carolina’s Captive Insurance Program continues to grow and contribute to the state’s economy more than a decade after its inception.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Matthew Jackson Swift, 42, of 402 Ladonia Church Road, Mount Airy. Swift is charged with two counts of insurance fraud, two counts of common law forgery, two counts of identity theft and two counts of common law uttering.

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.