Press Releases

Commissioner Causey to discuss disaster recovery, insurance public policy with state, national leaders in Texas

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is scheduled to discuss insurance legislation and regulation while attending two national meetings with insurance commissioners and state legislato

Wilmington insurance agent charged with embezzlement

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Amanda Rae Mace, 39, of 134 Ludlow Drive, Wilmington.

Special Agents file false pretense charge against Charlotte man

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Christopher Perrin McCall, 45, of 3747 Camp Stewart Road, Charlotte.

Commissioner Causey warns against smoking near oxygen tanks

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to always be careful when around oxygen tanks and to never smoke when they’re nearby.

Special Agents charge Lexington man with insurance fraud involving burned Jeep

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Chance Blake, 23, of 241 Tricycle Hill Lane, Lexington.

Huntersville man accused of insurance fraud involving lost diamond ring

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Alexander Ortiz Lopez, 39, of 807 Skybrook Falls Drive, Huntersville.

Special Agents charge Martin County man with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Tyrene Sherman Griffin, 37, of 1315 Main St., Jamesville.

Oxford woman accused of insurance fraud in reported motorcycle theft

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Allison Waymer, 50, of 1614 Sunset Road, Oxford. Waymer is charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

Insurance Commissioner Causey urges safety on the roadways over Thanksgiving

The holiday season is a great time for families and friends celebrate being together but due to the increase in traveling opportunities, road injuries and deaths tend to increase this time of year.

Special Agents charge Newport man with insurance fraud regarding stolen pistol

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of David Keith Phillips, 30, of 282 Carl Garner Road, Newport. Phillips was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

Special Agents file insurance fraud charge against Guilford County man

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Francis Quarshie, 28, of 3634 Belmont St., Greensboro, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by f

Special Agents charge Roanoke Rapids man with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jerry Cornelius Clemonts, 58, of 4076 Thelma Road, Roanoke Rapids.

Special Agents charge Wilmington resident with insurance fraud, false pretense

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Mary Peters, 36, of the 2100 block Wisteria Drive, Wilmington.

Special Agents charge Clayton woman with fraud on rental insurance claim

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Cristal V.V. Joshua, 38, of 128 Georgetown Drive, Clayton.

Frigid temperatures and holiday cooking create a recipe for home fires

Combine the recent cold snap across North Carolina with that of fires that stem from holiday cooking and you have an increased potential for home fires, warns Insurance Commissioner and State Fire

Turn the clocks back, replace your batteries

With the end of daylight-saving time approaching on Sunday, November 3, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds residents to practice this life-saving habit:  When you cha

Statewide Operation Medicine Drop events planned on Nat’l Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26

Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chairman Mike Causey encourages North Carolinians to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at one of more than 70 Operation Medicine Drop events ar

Medicare open enrollment now underway and runs until December 7

The Medicare enrollment period is now open and runs for the next seven weeks.

State Fire Marshal Mike Causey organizes statewide fire drill to wrap up Fire Prevention Week

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week which runs from Oct. 6-12, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is organizing a statewide fire drill.

Dunn man charged with insurance fraud, false pretense

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Donell McNeil, 67, of 1012 Magnolia Drive, Dunn.

Fire Prevention Week 2019: Commissioner Causey reminds families to plan and practice their escape routes

Special Agents accuse Charlotte woman of insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Blair Elizabeth Barbee, 32, of 2011 O’Hara Drive, Charlotte, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain propert

Commissioner Causey negotiates settlement on homeowners’, mobile home insurance rates

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Insurance Commissioner calls for BCBSNC CEO resignation after demonstrated lack of leadership, arrest cover-up

Special Agents accuse Seven Springs man of insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Trovell Donte Blount, 33, of 6074 Davis Hardy Road, Seven Springs.

Special Agents accuse Caswell County man of falsely reporting vehicle stolen

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Dante Jamaal Blackwell, 35, of 451 Underwood Road, Elon. Blackwell was charged with felony insurance fraud.

State Fire Marshal Mike Causey organizes mock dorm room live fire demo

In recognition of Campus Fire Safety Month, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is partnering with Wake Forest University to raise awareness regarding campus fire safety.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY - Commissioner Causey kicks off Child Passenger Safety Week with event to save lives

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is joining the Governor's Highway Safety Program, law enforcement agencies and first responders urging parents and caregivers to ensure children are secured in a

Insurance Victim Assistance Centers set up for Beaufort, Emerald Isle

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will be set up in Beaufort and Emerald Isle Monday and Tuesday to assist storm victims with their i

MEDIA ADVISORY: Insurance Commissioner Causey announces Victim Assistance Center for Brunswick County

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that a Victim Assistance Center (VAC) will be set up in Carolina Shores in Brunswick County on Thursday, Sept. 12.

CONSUMER ALERT: Commissioner Causey cautions Dorian victims to avoid scams when dealing with public adjusters

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey warned North Carolinians recovering from Hurricane Dorian to use extra caution when approached by public adjusters offering to help with insurance

NCDOI ready to help hurricane victims in need, warns against fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges people victimized by Hurricane Dorian to stay strong, avoid being taken advantage of by dishonest contractors and scam artists, and allow the

Hurricane Dorian to Hit the East Coast

With Hurricane Dorian on the path to hit the southeastern states, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is providing the following resources to help prevent the loss of life, minimize property damage,

Prepare your home, be wary of roofing scams as Hurricane Dorian approaches the East Coast

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is encouraging North Carolinians to prepare their homes and belongings for any natural disaster or emergency that could occur as we approach the of

Insurance companies request rate increase for dwelling policies

Public comment period runs through Sept. 26

Back to School Safety: Know the rules of the road

August is Back to School Safety Month, and North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who also serves as Chair of Safe Kids N.C., reminds students, parents, and motorists to use extra cauti

State Fire Marshal Mike Causey celebrates Smokey Bear on his 75th birthday

NCDOI launches first Criminal Investigations Reserve Unit to fight fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has organized its first Criminal Investigations Reserve Unit to combat the extensive number of fraud cases in the state.

Special Agents file false pretense charge against Hillsborough woman

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Dominique Denice Johnson, 34, of 6728 Rocky Ridge Road, Hillsborough, was charged with felony obtaining property by false pret

Special Agents charge Thomasville man with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Philip Scott Miller, 54, of 1401 Sumner Road, Thomasville, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property

Special Agents accuse Fayetteville man of insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Frederick Fripp, 65, of 3513 Kennicot Court, Fayetteville.

SHIIP statewide award winners announced

SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, congratulates the winners of four statewide awards for their outstanding work in providing free, unbiased counseling about Medicare and oth

SHIIP announces annual regional awards

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced the recipients of the annual regional awards from SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program.

Roanoke Rapids woman faces embezzlement, other charges involving workers' compensation policies

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Sally E. McClintock, 40, of 663 Williams St., Roanoke Rapids.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY - Heatstroke Prevention Awareness Day: Look before you Lock

In recognition of National Heatstroke Prevention Awareness Day on Wednesday, July 31, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C.

Special Agents accuse Greensboro woman of insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Shayna Renee Hall, 25, of 2915 W. Florida St., Greensboro, was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special Agents accuse Apex woman of insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Dominique Nicole Smith, 24, of 2916 Ten Ten Road, Apex. Smith was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special Agents accuse Person County man of insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Matthew David Lay, 24, of 681 Julian Oakley Road, Rougement, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain propert

Special Agents accuse Person County man of insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Matthew David Lay, 24, of 681 Julian Oakley Road, Rougement, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain propert

Special Agents charge Dunn woman with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Noelia Castillo, 43, of 644 Tart Town Road, Dunn. Castillo was charged with felony insurance fraud.