Press Releases

Former Johnston County volunteer fire chief given probation, ordered to make restitution after pleading guilty to insurance fraud, embezzlement, false pretense charges

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the conviction of a former Johnston County volunteer fire chief, who was given probation and ordered to repay more than $23,000 he

Special Agents charge Yadkin County woman with insurance fraud on renters' policy claim

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Shawntel Gonzalez, 29, of 506 S. Mineral Springs Drive, Jonesville.

Special Agents charge High Point man with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jamarus Jaquis Hamilton, 25, pf 404 Vine St., High Point. Hamilton was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special Agents charge Greensboro man with insurance fraud, false pretense

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Taekwon Connor, 42, of 2612 New Garden Road, Greensboro.

Special Agents charge Mooresville man with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Darren Jacob Surratt, 35, of 160 Flowering Grove Lane, Mooresville.

High Point man faces insurance fraud charge

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Jason Lee Hinson, 46, of 843 Gallimore Dairy Road, High Point, was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special Agents file insurance fraud charge against Waxhaw woman

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Tianda Patrice Tuft, 37, of 307 Ranelagh Drive, Waxhaw, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by

Special Agents charge Fletcher man with insurance fraud, false pretense

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of James Anthony Bowman, 36, of 98 Vaughn Circle, Fletcher.

Raleigh woman accused of filing false unemployment claims

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of a Raleigh woman accused of filing false unemployment insurance claims while being employed full time.

Change your clock, change your battery

With the onset of daylight saving time on Sunday, March 10, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds residents to practice this life-saving habit: When you change your cloc

Insurance Commissioner Causey backs distracted driving legislation to save lives, cut insurance costs

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is backing legislation that would ban handheld cellphone use while driving as a means of saving lives, preventing injuries and driving down automob

Saint Special Agents charge Georgia man with conspiracy to embezzle

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Sheldon James May, 27, of Columbus, Ga. May is charged with felony conspiracy.

Special Agents charge Kannapolis woman with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Stephanie Blackwood, 34, of 428 Settlers Ridge Drive, Kannapolis.

Saint Pauls woman accused of falsely reporting electrical surge damage to TVs

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Melissa Anne Oldfield, 25, of 580 E.

Garner man faces numerous charges related to renters' insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Dwight Eugene Bell Jr., 30, of 920 Bryan Place, Garner, on multiple charges involving renters' insurance policies.

Insurance companies request homeowners' rate increase for mobile home policies

The North Carolina Rate Bureau has filed a request to increase homeowners' insurance rates for mobile home policies with the N.C. Department of Insurance.

Special Agents charge father, daughter with insurance fraud, conspiracy

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Clifton Lewis Lemons, 65, of 105 Old Lexington Road, Thomasville, and his daughter, Brandena Leigh Lemons, 36, 302 Ri

Special Agents charge Timberlake man with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jimmy Edward Brown, 36, of 811 Surl-Mount Tirzah Road, Timberlake. Brown was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special Agents charge Georgia man with conspiracy to embezzle

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Christopher Shawn Brice, 27, of Marietta, Ga. Brice was charged with two counts of felony conspiracy.

Commissioner Causey disagrees with insurance companies' proposed homeowners' rate increase: sets hearing date

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set Sept.

Special Agents charge Charlotte man with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Kahlisemon Da Aru Anwar Ortiz, 34, of 1917 Taylor Ave., Charlotte. Ortiz was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special Agents charge Laurinburg woman with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Amber Lashae Morrison, 31, of 12521 Rocky Ford Road, Laurinburg.

Don't Feel the Burn: National Burn Awareness Week runs Feb. 3-9

In recognition of 2019 National Burn Awareness Week, which runs Feb.

Auto insurance companies ask for 7.6 percent rate increase

The North Carolina Rate Bureau submitted its annual auto insurance filing with the N.C.

Commissioner Causey urges TV safety ahead of Super Bowl weekend

As we all get ready to tune in to Super Bowl LIII on February 3rd, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C.

Goldsboro woman charged with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Annie Darlene Bell, 49, of 900 N. Virginia St., Goldsboro. Bell was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special Agents charge Browns Summit man with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Deshawn Alfonso Sellars, 32, of 7303 Friendship Church Road, Browns Summit.

Special Agents arrest Texas man on embezzlement, conspiracy charges

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Special Agents have arrested a Texas man on charges of embezzling $83,196.73 between December 2015 and March 2016.

Greensboro woman faces false pretense, bail bond charges

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Kristie Baldwin Fuller, 49, of 230 Webster Road, Greensboro.

With cold snap ahead, State Fire Marshal Mike Causey shows dangers of space heaters in live fire demonstration

Tips to help if your home or car is damaged in a winter storm

North Carolina’s recent winter blast has many residents wondering what to do if their home sustains damage due to the snow and ice or if they are involved in an automobile accident.

Dental office employee charged with insurance fraud, embezzlement

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Margarita Alejo, 38, of 2500 Carver St., Durham.

Special agents file arson, insurance fraud charges against Clay County man

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Brandon Goforth, 35, of 380 School Drive, Hayesville.

Special agents accuse Winston-Salem man of insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Nicholas McFarland, 25, of 3890 Old Vineyard Road Apartment 40-A, Winston-Salem.

Special agents accuse Candler woman of false pretense, bail bond violations

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Estonia Lace Howerton, 34, of 19 Pathway Lane, Candler.

Durham man arrested on insurance fraud, false pretense charges

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Djuan Colby Mitchell, 29, of 200 Seven Oaks Road Apartment 19-C, Durham.

Special agents accuse High Point man of issuing false driver's liability forms

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of William Robert Justice, 58, of 2204 Chestnut St. Extension, High Point.

N.C. Rate Bureau asks for 17.4 percent rate increase for homeowners' insurance

The North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested the N.C. Department of Insurance increase homeowners' insurance rates 17.4 percent effective Oct. 1, 2019. The N.C.

Insurance Commissioner Causey offers holiday travel safety tips

It’s that time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate the holidays, parties are scheduled, and, as a result, travel spikes.

Special agents accuse Alamance County man of insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Rodney L. Wilhelm, 36, of 2171 Phibbs Road, Elon. Wilhelm was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Burlington woman charged with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Brittney Sydell Heyward, 30, of 1306 Cloverdale St., Burlington.

Special agents accuse Wilson man of insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Avery Larnell Cummings, 36, of 600 Lincoln St. Lot 1, Wilson.

Special enrollment period announced for ACA enrollees affected by winter storm

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced an extended enrollment period for winter storm victims who wish to apply for health insurance on the federal healthcare exchange.

Special agents accuse Winston-Salem man of filing fraudulent medical insurance claims

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jamel Deshawn Robinson, 26, of 3901 Oak Ridge Drive, Winston-Salem.

Special agents accuse Jamestown man of hiding vehicle he'd reported stolen

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Luis Carlos Castano, 41, of 3908 Lake Meadow Drive, Jamestown.

Special agents file charge against Carrboro woman

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Racine Lanette McCullough, 33 of 180 BPW Club Road M8, Carrboro, has been charged with a misdemeanor count of insurance applic

Winston-Salem man charged with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Deshon Tarez Oakes, 26, of 449 W. 24th St., Winston-Salem.

Special agents accuse Wilmington man of embezzlemen

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Roy Payton Warren Jr., 69, of 114 Partridge Road, Wilmington.

N.C. Fire Marshal Mike Causey offers tips to keep safe and warm if power goes out

As snow and ice blanket portions of North Carolina, N.C.

Special Enrollment Period for Medicare recipients affected by Hurricane Florence

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Medicare beneficiaries impacted by Hurricane Florence have been granted an extended Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to sign up