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Nash County man, woman accused of insurance fraud involving pawned jewelry
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Chad Jason Cady, 47, of 113 Pintail Lane, Rocky Mount, and Donna Scaff Cady, 50, of 730 Tyson Loop, Spring Hope.
Jacksonville woman charged with faking hospital bills to obtain insurance payouts
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Catelynn Nicolle Marstin, 31, of 404 S. Bridge Drive, Jacksonville.
State Fire Marshal Mike Causey launches the nation’s first COVID-19 registry to help N.C.’s first responders
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal, has announced North Carolina is the first state in the country to implement a statewide voluntary registry to help combat the
Mike Causey sworn in for second term as Insurance Commissioner, pledges continued push for transparency, consumer protection, healthy market in North Carolina
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey took the oath of office for his second term as North Carolina’s Insurance Commissioner today (Saturday, Jan. 9).
Insurance Commissioner Causey calls for hearing to resolve homeowners’ insurance rate case
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set Sept. 20, 2021, as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 24.5% homeowners’ insurance rate increase.
New Bern woman accused of filing false insurance claims for medical visits
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Cynthia Lee Collins, 55, of 355 Parker Road, New Bern.
Northampton County man charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Alonzo Darrell James, 39, of 529 Webbs Gate Road, Henrico.
Commissioner Causey to honor 10-year-old boy, his neighbor with heroism awards for saving lives in early December fire
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will honor 10-year-old Brayden Connor and his neighbor, Antonio Bickems, for their quick, life-saving action during a home fire in the Catawba Coun
Insurance companies request rate increase for dwelling policies
The North Carolina Department of Insurance received a rate filing Monday, Dec.
Raleigh woman charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Brittany Tyeshia Gibbs, 31, of 6305 Flower Field Lane, Raleigh.
Forsyth County duo accused of staging an accident to obtain insurance payments
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that two Winston-Salem residents stand accused of staging an automobile accident in an attempt to obtain money from a fraudulent in
Winter Weather Preparedness Week: Are You Ready?
In recognition of Winter Weather Preparedness Week, which runs from Dec.
Safe Kids NC Chair Mike Causey reminds parents not to toy with safety
Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chair Mike Causey is urging parents and caregivers to keep children safe this holiday season by following some simple tips recommended by Safe Kids North Car
Commissioner Mike Causey to present awards, meet with inspectors, economic developers during visit to Cabarrus, Stanly counties
Presenting awards to a Cabarrus County fire department for saving lives and honoring Stanly County volunteers who help senior citizens navigate the Medicare maze will highlight a trip to the Southe
Plymouth woman charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Laykeysha Chesson, 23, of 112 Sawmill Circle, Plymouth.
Browns Summit man accused of altering bank documents for insurance agency
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Bernie Nuland Caviness, 79, of 1029 Hillcroft Road, Browns Summit.
Rocky Mount woman charged with insurance fraud following hit-and-run crash
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Sherita Lyvette Battle, 36, of 1012 Long Ave., Rocky Mount.
Whiteville woman charged with insurance fraud, false pretense
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Marilyn Davis, 48, of 611 Davis Ave., Whiteville, was charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, b
Cary couple accused of insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that a couple from Cary has been charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.
Caswell County man charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Jeremiah Randall Whitt, 39, of 1316 N.C. Highway 57 North, Milton, was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.
Winston-Salem man charged with insurance fraud in homeowners’ claim
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Torez Lavon Hughes, 49, of 5620 Novack St., Winston-Salem, was charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pr
Get out and stay out: State Fire Marshal Mike Causey leads charge to reduce fire deaths this winter
In the midst of a very deadly year for fire fatalities in North Carolina, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey urges residents to stay focused on fire safety and prevention thi
Open enrollment for 2021 federal health insurance ends Dec. 15
Officials with the N.C. Department of Insurance remind residents that Open Enrollment for the 2021 Federal Health Insurance Exchange ends Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, for coverage to start Jan.
Commissioner Causey urges families to take action before Medicare open enrollment ends
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages families to talk to their Medicare-aged loved ones about getting solid, reliable information about the best health and prescription plan
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey shows the dangers involved with frying a turkey this Thanksgiving
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal, is teaming with the Apex Fire Department to demonstrate the dangers associated with frying turkeys this holiday season.
Raleigh woman charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Keeva Cole, 47, of 8320 Perry Pines Drive, Raleigh, was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.
Apex man accused of altering documents to obtain insurance payout
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Udayakumar Reedy Vadlatala, 43, of 416 Parlier Drive, Apex.
Pinetops man charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Orlando Otis Wonson, 48, of 5419 Highway 43 North, Pinetops.
Greensboro residents accused of altering medical bills to increase insurance payouts
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Courtney Nicole Smith, 36, and Maurice Dequanta Walker, 37, both of 5930 W.
Colder temperatures and holiday cooking create a recipe for home fires
With the onset of colder temperatures across North Carolina combined with the risk of fires that stem from holiday cooking, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey warns everyone of the increased potent
Insurance companies request rate increase for homeowners
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested a 24.5% statewide average increase in homeowners' insurance rates to take effect August 2021.
Whitsett man charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Shamar Vanhook, 19, of 1900 Porter Hill Road, Whitsett, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by
Reelected Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey outlines priorities for the next four years
Newly reelected North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has detailed priorities for his next term in office. Among the most crucial, Commissioner Causey plans to work with the N.C.
Special Agents accuse Wayne County woman with filing multiple fraudulent homeowners’ insurance claims
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Reina Esmeralda Foster, 43, of 103 Woods Mill Road, Goldsboro.
Special Agents charge Greensboro man with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Raymond Irvine Laster III, 28, of 831 Greenhaven Drive, Greensboro.
Operation Medicine Drop collects nearly 22 million potentially dangerous pills during statewide campaign
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that 21.9 million pills were collected during the highly successful fall 2020 statewide Operation Medicine Drop campaign.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey warns consumers about fake debt collector scams
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has sounded the alarm on the growing consumer scam by fake debt collectors in North Carolina. The N.C.
Special Agents charge Charlotte man with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Anthony Marquis Byrd Jr., 34, of 7605 Holy Grove Court, Charlotte, was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey receives court approval to modify moratorium on Greg Lindberg’s financially impaired Colorado Bankers and Bankers Life Insurance Companies
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Friday that the Wake County Superior Court has granted him flexibility so he can help people holding annuity contracts with two insurance
Special Agents charge Dunn woman with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Felicia M. Shields, 38, of 46 Colt Lane, Dunn. Shields was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.
Special Agents file false pretense charge against Pitt County woman; warrant says she acted as a bail bond agent without a license
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Taniyha Daniels, 20, of 2324 Saddleback Drive, Winterville.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to be proactive, contact their agent or insurance company before paying for any storm damage repairs
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to be proactive to lessen or prevent any losses that may stem from Tropical Storm Zeta by securing loose furniture and articles on
Turn clocks back this weekend, remember to replace your smoke alarm batteries
With the end of daylight saving time approaching on Sunday, Nov.
Special Agents file unemployment false pretense charges against Louisburg woman
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Ellen Page Newton, 54, of 285 T. Kemp Road, Louisburg.
Special Agents accuse Roanoke Rapids man of providing fake medical bills in insurance claim
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Brancis Lee Williams, 47, of 101 Dominion Court, Roanoke Rapids.
Special Agents file charge against Winston-Salem woman
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Shavonna Ann Robinson, 32, of 2729 Reynolds Park Road, Winston-Salem.
Holly Springs man charged with insurance fraud involving motorcycle wreck
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Adrian Lopez, 19, of 121 Cobalt Creek, Holly Springs.
Special Agents charge New London woman with insurance fraud involving stolen vehicle
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Justice Sherron Parker, 26, of 3487 Herlocker Road, New London, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain prop
Special Agents charge Charlotte woman with insurance fraud in auto wreck
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Tilneshia Shuntovia Mobley, 34, of 7605 Holly Grove Court, Charlotte, was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.
Attention! Door-to-door Medicare insurance scams on the rise
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey warns seniors to be on alert for Medicare insurance scams. Since Medicare Open Enrollment began Oct. 15, the N.C.
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