Press Releases

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.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will be present four Commissioner’s Awards and four Order of the Guardian Awards during a visit to Rockingham County on Saturday, Feb. 8.

The award presentations will take place at 6 p.m. at the Wentworth Fire Department, located at 8365 NC Hwy. 87, Reidsville, N.C. 27320.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Teyerra Shontel Woods, 26, of 909 S. Second St., Smithfield. Woods 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 Clayton Ryan Holmes, 45, of 602 Boyd Ave., Hamlet. Holmes is charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.

North Carolina insurance companies have requested a statewide average 22.6% increase in automobile insurance rates.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrests of Annie Stafford Wagner, 77, and Falecia Vernell Wagner, 52, both of N. Jackson Ave., Winston-Salem and Trayvon DeQuan Wagner, 32, of 305 W. Ward Ave., High Point.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Daniel Alston Holmes, 33, of 227 Long Creek Parkway, Charlotte. Holmes is charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

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.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Latricha Leann Mankins, 42, of 185 Athens Drive, Winston-Salem, was charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today that the N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with insurance companies about their proposed homeowners’ insurance rate increase filed in January 2024.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrests of a Lenoir County couple on a total of eight arson and fraud related charges.

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.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, remind seniors who have Medicare Advantage plans to review their coverage and make changes to their plans during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period in North Carolina, which runs from Jan. 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. 

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.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announces that the North Carolina Department of Insurance has been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion for 2024 by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Mikiah Rene Roberson, 29, of 7304 Sorrel Park Dr., Morrisville. Roberson was charged with five counts of insurance fraud, three counts of obtain property by false pretense and two counts of attempt to obtain property by false pretense. All 10 charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jonah Taylor Biddix, 30, of 12 Market St., Cullowhee. Biddix was charged with one count of unlicensed bail bonding activity, a misdemeanor.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Shallee Aleah Smith, 34, of 7238 Rose Terrace Ct., Charlotte. Smith was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Itiana Donna Winters, 31, of 1231 Torrence Grove Church Road, Charlotte. Winters was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

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.