Press Releases

During this heat wave, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Safe Kids North Carolina are reminding people of the dangers of leaving children in cars. According to Safe Kids USA, 11 children have died of heatstroke in vehicles so far in 2017 and three children died in North Carolina in 2016.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Sharon Antwawn Bullock, 34, of 121 Enchanted Forest Drive, Warrenton; he is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey wants to remind all North Carolinians to be prepared for the 2017 hurricane season, which begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Harold David Parker, 70, of 406 North Tillery St., Rocky Mount; he is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

State Fire Marshal Causey to Visit Autryville Fire Department

WHO: Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey, Senator Brent Jackson, Chairmen of the Sampson County Board of Commissioners Clark Wooten, North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, Autryville Fire Department.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance has reached a settlement agreement with YourPeople, Inc., dba Zenefits FTW Insurance Services (Zenefits) resulting in a $104,500 penalty.

Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey on Monday recognized Mooresville Fire-Rescue for having earned the Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 public protection rating—the highest possible inspections rating for fire departments.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Phillip Brandon Edwards, Mark William Madison and Joel Jayson Smith for charges including insurance fraud, felony conspiracy, injury to real property and attempting to obtain property by false pretense in Cabarrus and Davidson counties.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance is off to a tremendous start after his first 100 days in office.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Laura Alford, 33, of 407 Straightway Drive, Fairmont; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Carla McIntyre, 46, and Latisha McIntyre, 28, of 611 Sunflower Circle, Sanford; both are charged with one count of insurance fraud and Latisha McIntyre is charged with one count of attempting to obtain property by false pretense

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Cinseason McNeil, 34, of 108 Deepwood Circle, Garner, and Johnathan William Yates, 30, of 1220 Clear Water Springs Drive, Lot 154, Raleigh; both are charged with one count each of insurance fraud and felony conspiracy.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Monica Celeste Jubert, 45, of 3 White Dove Road, Durham; she is charged with 16 counts each of financial identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense in Wake County.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Robert Anthony Davis, 53, of 916 Bradley Ave., Tarboro; he is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Rachael Yvette Hicks, 27, of 95 North Ridge Drive, Louisburg; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Stephanie Candelaria, 32, of 16 Parker Fork Road, Corapeake; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today joined the National Safety Council in urging North Carolinians to concentrate on the road and avoid distractions while behind the wheel. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Stephanie Nathalene Carter, 35, of 321 East Perry Ave, Wake Forest; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Evon Melissa Mabine, 39, of 506 Ahoskie Cofield Road, Ahoskie; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the conviction of two retired insurance agents, Milton Hooks, 72, of Rocky Mount and James Mangum, 69, of Tarboro on six counts each of obtaining property by false pretense.

Officials at the North Carolina Department of Insurance today released a notice of hearing in the 2017 auto insurance rate case, in which the North Carolina Rate Bureau requested a 13.8 percent average statewide increase in auto rates. The notice schedules a hearing beginning Sept. 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages North Carolinians to safely dispose of unused or expired medications during National Poison Prevention Week, March 19-25, 2017, at one of the Operation Medicine Drop events around the state.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of 70 individuals charged with rate evasion in Mecklenburg County.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jeffrey Mitchell Bland, 50, of 11121 Old Stage Road, Willow Spring; he is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Cathy Parris Wooten, 35, of 4518 Langwood Way, Rocky Mount; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense.