Press Releases

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.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrests of Ryan Neal Frye and Kaci Leigh Ferrell, both of 937 Patriots Pointe, Hillsborough. Both were charged with felony insurance fraud.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Shantesha Peoples, 29, 209 Beech St., Greenville. Peoples is charged with insurance fraud and an attempt to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrests of Frank and Joslin White of 511 North Broad Street, Edenton. Both were charged with insurance fraud and attempted obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced a settlement with the N.C. Rate Bureau on automobile insurance rates. The settlement is about two-thirds less than the insurance companies had requested. 

After a busy Monday night of severe thunderstorms brought downed trees and left thousands without power across the state, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is providing helpful tips to residents on what to do after a storm.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who also serves as the State Fire Marshal, will announce a new insurance rating for the Gastonia Fire Department on Tuesday, Aug 8.

The announcement will take place at 10 a.m. at the Gastonia Fire Department, 260 N. Myrtle School Rd. Gastonia, N.C. 28052.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today that Friday Health Plans of North Carolina Inc. (FHP-NC) was placed into receivership, effective July 16, to protect North Carolina policyholders. Liquidation of FHP-NC will occur Sept. 1.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Director Melinda Munden has been named as the co-recipient of the first annual Mike Klug Award.

The North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested a 50.6% statewide average rate increase for dwelling policies.

The Rate Bureau represents the insurance companies in the state and is not a part of the N.C. Department of Insurance.

As extreme summer heat continues to bear down across North Carolina, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will host an eye-opening demonstration to remind families of the dangers of leaving children and pets inside cars.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who also serves as the State Fire Marshal, on Tuesday will present the Order of the Guardian Award to three Rockingham County volunteer firefighters who have more than 155 years of combined service to their communities.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey will tour tornado-damaged areas and offer assistance to those affected by the storm in areas in Nash County this afternoon.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has named Angela Hatchell as senior deputy commissioner of the Agent Services, Consumer Services and Regional Director divisions. 

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to celebrate safely by following a few simple summer safety steps.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced new technology upgrades that will help bail bond agents better track cases, log citizen complaints and manage workflow by merging multiple systems previously unconnected.