Press Releases

As the end of daylight-saving time approaches on Sunday, Nov. 5, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding North Carolinians: As we set our clocks back one hour, remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey today appointed Tony Bailey as Chief State Fire Marshal and Craig Jarman as Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal, effective Nov. 1.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Quanterio Rovante Lyons, 30, of 3953 Circle Drive, Apex. Lyons was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will honor 15 Orange County fire service personnel with the Order of the Guardian Award during a special work session in Hillsborough on Tuesday, October 10.

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Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open Enrollment Period.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Justin Emanuel Johnson, 27, of 205 Wiley St., Greensboro. Johnson faces charges of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies. 

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Kenisha Eronda Crockett, 45, of 520 Hearthside Drive, Winston-Salem. Crockett faces charges of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies, along with a misdemeanor common law forgery charge.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Latoya Tanika Johnson, 36, of 1545 Gaston St., Winston-Salem. Johnson was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey issued the following statement responding to the passing of the state budget by the General Assembly:

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Tracie Michelle Famber, 59, of 1220 Echo Glen Road, Charlotte, and Terrance Antoine Hunter, 40, of 13505 Bryton Gap Blvd., Huntersville. Both were charged with four counts of felony embezzlement.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Joquetta Jacqueline Clair, 23, of 10038 Orchard Grass Court, Charlotte, has been charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

A newly-formed investigative unit created to combat disability fraud will include two North Carolina state agencies along with two partner agencies from the federal government.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Joquetta Jacqueline Clair, 23, of 10038 Orchard Grass Court, Charlotte, has been charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is joining Safe Kids Pitt County Director Ellen Walston and North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program Director Mark Ezzell to help save children’s lives by making sure families use a properly installed child safety seat in their vehicles.

UPDATE: On Aug. 1, 2024, Derek Ezzell pleaded guilty to misdemeanor larceny. He received a suspended 45-day sentence, was given 12 months of unsupervised probation and ordered to pay $375 in court costs. All other charges were dismissed.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Malik Amir Rudolph, 28, of 3425 Sunbright Lane, Raleigh. Rudolph was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.

The Department of Insurance launched a new podcast today designed to help inform consumers on various insurance topics and promote the many programs located within the department. 

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set April 8, 2024 as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 50.6% dwelling insurance rate increase. 

With Hurricane Idalia forecasted to bring potential damaging wind and rain to North Carolina this week, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey offered tips to residents whose homes and property could be vulnerable to storm damage.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding customers of Friday Health Plans of North Carolina, Inc. (FHP-NC) that they have until the end of the day on Thursday, Aug. 31 to choose a new health insurance plan.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Taylor Lyndsey Simmons, 24, of 1533 Ellis Road, Durham. Simmons was charged with insurance fraud and identity theft, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Orlando Wonson, 51, of 5419 Highway 43 North, Pinetops. Wonson was charged with insurance fraud, a felony. 

This month, as nearly 1.5 million students return to classrooms across North Carolina, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who also serves as Chair of Safe Kids N.C., is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind when walking, driving, or riding the bus to school.

As students return to classrooms across North Carolina, there will be a higher concentration of commuters-especially children-who travel by bus, motor vehicle, bicycle or walk along the roadways.