Press Releases

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey renewed his plea for North Carolina homeowners to buy flood insurance. The recommendation comes as the Federal Emergency Management Agency initiated a new program that would allow consumers to buy flood insurance directly through its website.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Tamara Elizabeth Nelson, 31, of 627 Pine Valley Drive, Wilmington.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Nautica Tatiyana Williams, 27, of 408 W. Bodenhamer St., Apt. B, Kernersville.

Approved rates for the 2027 Affordable Care Act policies have been released.

For those in North Carolina who have individual ACA coverage, increases in premiums will range from 8.35% to 27.36%. Increases for small group policies will range from 18.78% to 19.54%.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Lashonda Renee Brown, 36, of 402 Cedarfield Court, Wendell.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jimel Eddie “Blessing” Tamba, 29, of 1327 Briar Creek Road., Apartment 6, Charlotte.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s time to compare their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open Enrollment Period.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Cameron Alexander Hammond, 34, of Vanceboro. Hammond was charged with one count of insurance fraud, one count of attempting to obtain property by false pretense, and one count of damage to residential property, all felonies.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges all North Carolinians to stay alert as the state likely faces impacts from Hurricane Isaias.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey confirmed that agents from the Criminal Investigations Division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance are assisting in the investigation of this morning’s deadly fire in Durham.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds North Carolina residents to keep their guard up as we mark the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene.

“This hurricane season has been mild compared to most,” Commissioner Causey said. “As we learned from Helene two years ago, it only takes one storm to cause catastrophic damage to our state.”

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Joshua Alexander Willis, 35, of 4501 Riverdale Drive, Charlotte.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Tony Lee Gunter, 29, of 1525 Gouges Creek Road, Spruce Pine. Gunter has been charged with exploiting a disabled or elderly person’s trust, identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense, all felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Henry Lee Clyburn Jr., 42, of 1608 Charleston Place, Charlotte, was charged with felony insurance fraud and common law uttering, a misdemeanor. 

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will mark the 40-year anniversary of the Department’s nationally recognized Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) at a conference in Greensboro on Tuesday, Sept. 15. 

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Remonica Corlishia Earl, 48, of 4209 Howie Circle, Charlotte. Earl was charged with insurance fraud.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Daffney Davis, 48, of 6126 Fernwood Drive, Concord. Davis was charged with two counts of insurance fraud, and one count of accessing computers to commit fraud, all felonies. 

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Victor Deontray Bannerman, 43, of 1827 Chapel Brook Way, Greensboro. Bannerman was charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property by false pretense, common law forgery and common law uttering, all felonies. 

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that two Mecklenburg County brothers have pleaded guilty to charges related to a roofing scam sting in Wake County late last year.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Melvin Junior Jones, 53, of 673 Largo Rd., Norlina. Jones was charged with one count of insurance fraud and one count of attempting to obtain property by false pretense. Both are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Christopher Bernard Hammonds, 40, of 4637 Lynn Lee Circle, Charlotte, and Ashely Marie Sowers, 35, of 607 Glasgow Road, Charlotte. Both were charged with insurance fraud. Sowers was also charged with obtaining property by false pretense.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey named a new chief deputy commissioner to help lead the North Carolina Department of Insurance, effective Oct.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urged adults and children alike to keep safety in mind as school bells begin to ring across the state.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present two awards during a visit to Bladen County on Thursday, Aug. 20.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the upcoming retirement of a longtime department leader who is recognized as one of the nation’s top insurance regulators.  Chief Deputy Commissioner Jackie Obusek will step down, effective Oct. 1.