Press Releases

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

In recognition of National Heatstroke Prevention Awareness Day on Tuesday, July 31, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chairman Mike Causey along with the N.C.

Insurance Commissioner Causey welcomes Arch Capital to N.C.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today welcomed Arch Capital Services new division headquarters to North Carolina.

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.

Special agents charge Raleigh man with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Clyde Lee Crawford, 34, of 7018 Farmdale Road, Raleigh.

Special agents charge Fayetteville man with insurance fraud, identity theft, obtaining property by false pretense

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Miguel Rodriguez, 46, of 7665 Southbend Drive, Fayetteville.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY - Children combat blazes, learn fire safety at Guil-Rand Fire Department Kids Camp

It’s no secret the number of North Carolinians who have died this year due to fire is hovering at an alarming rate.

Commissioner Causey urges storm preparedness as Tropical Storm Chris lurks off North Carolina coast

As Tropical Storm Chris lurks off the North Carolina coast, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey wants all residents to remain prepared for what could be a very active hurricane season.

Don't throw caution to the wind: Avoid fireworks!

The Fourth of July may be over, but Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds North Carolinians fireworks used at any time can be dangerous and should be left to the profess

Special agents charge Monroe man with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Gary Miller, 44 of 1106 N. Charlotte, Ave., Monroe. Miller was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special agents charge Charlotte woman with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Natiela Ayesha Stuckes, 34, of 6433 Caymus Drive, Charlotte, has been charged with felony insurance fraud.

Commissioner Causey stresses water safety ahead of Fourth of July

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who also serves as the State Fire Marshal, reminds people to take safety precautions during one of the most popular wat

Special agents charge Rocky Mount woman with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Lashunda Bobbitt, 38, of 1813 Boone St., Rocky Mount.

Commissioner Causey announces that captive insurance program provided a $30 million boost to N.C. economy in 2017

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that North Carolina’s flourishing captive insurance program had an estimated $30 million impact on the state last year.

Beaufort County man arrested on insurance fraud, attempted false pretense charges

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Julius Jerome Oden, 42, of 76 Whootentown Road, Washington, N.C.

Insurance Commissioner Causey settles dwelling insurance rate dispute

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the N.C.

State Fire Marshal Mike Causey urges firework safety as the holiday approaches

Results are in: Office of State Fire Marshal installs thousands of smoke alarms; declares statewide canvass a success

State Fire Marshal Mike Causey organizes statewide smoke alarm canvass to prevent fire deaths

As the number of fire deaths continues to rise in North Carolina, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who also serves as the State Fire Marshal, has organized a team of firefighters and volunteers

Special agents charge Hertford woman with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Shar’dayzeia Lonniece Johnson, 22, of 306 Stokes St., Hertford.

Special agents charge four with insurance fraud, conspiracy

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of four people accused of staging an auto accident in the Greensboro area and then falsely claiming that they were injur

Special agents file insurance fraud charges against Trinity man

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Justin Ryan Pendland, 32, of 5660 Merle Drive, Trinity. Pendland was charged by special agents with the N.C.

Prevent summertime tragedies: Never leave children alone in hot cars

As this weekend’s temperatures climb into the 90s, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Safe Kids North Carolina are reminding people of the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars, ev

Perquimans County man charged with insurance fraud involving car that was used in a robbery

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Aaron Steward, 21, of 1936 Center Hill Highway, Hertford.

Rowan County man accused of insurance fraud, attempting false pretense

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Bobby Lee Steele Jr., 49, of 814 Harry St., China Grove.

Special agents charge Asheboro woman with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Brenda Lee Mateo, 42, of 417 E. Central Ave. Trailer 6, Asheboro. Mateo was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special agents file insurance fraud, conspiracy charges against two people following wreck in Montgomery County

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Elizabeth Frizzell, 44, of 131 Lassiter Loop Road, Troy, and Wallace Lee Frizzell, 44, of 1174 Tammy’s Park Drive, Ro

Commissioner Causey issues bulletin aiding people needing prescription refills during weather state of emergency

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has issued a bulletin which, combined with a state of emergency declared by Gov.

Safe Kids North Carolina offers tips to reduce child drownings in all bodies of water

As the summer swimming season kicks into full gear, Safe Kids North Carolina, a statewide program housed within the North Carolina Department of Insurance and Office of State Fire Marshal, is remin

Special agents charge Hope Mills woman with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Charlee Surgick Watts, 20, of 1526 Aristo Place Apartment 7, Hope Mills.

Browns Summit man charged with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Matthew Devonn Moore, 31, of 4811 Mystic Oak Drive, Browns Summit. Moore was charged with felony insurance fraud.

Special agents file false pretense charge against Salisbury man

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Derrick Michael Brice, 33, of 270 Claymont Drive, Salisbury.

Special agents charge Guilford County man with making a false statement on insurance application

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Markel Tremayne Brooks, 25, of 3626 Belmont St.

Selma woman arrested in insurance fraud charge

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Alesia Braswell Alwahishi of 206 W. Watson St., Selma.

Five charged in Jackson County unlicensed bail bond conspiracy

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of five people in an unlicensed bail bond conspiracy in western North Carolina.

Special agents charge two Goldsboro women with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that special agents from the N.C.

Wake County woman accused of insurance fraud in worker’s comp claim

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Carmella Lee Rivera, 24, 2213 Robin St., Fuquay Varina.

Home fire sprinklers put out fires, save lives

With the concern of the rapidly rising rate of fire fatalities in North Carolina, the Department of Insurance, which houses the Office of State Fire Marshal and Safe Kids NC along with the NC Fire

Wilmington man arrested on attempted false pretense charge

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Chris Edwin McCoy, 53, of 4614 Turtle Dove Court, Wilmington.

Be prepared before, during and after the storm

Deadly Greensboro fire is tragic reminder of importance of smoke alarms

In the wake of the deadly apartment fire in Greensboro over the weekend in which five children between the ages of 18 months and nine years old died, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal M

Office of State Fire Marshal recognizes National Arson Awareness Week

Operation Medicine Drop collects record number of potentially dangerous medications

Suspended chief charged with insurance fraud, embezzlement from Johnston County volunteer fire department

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of a suspended Johnston County volunteer fire chief on felony insurance fraud and embezzlement charges.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey tours storm damage in Greensboro, offers insurance help to tornado survivors

Lenoir County woman charged with filing 287 fraudulent cancer insurance claims totaling more than $230,000

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Susan Leigh Huebotter, 60, of 912 Joshua Creek Road, Deep Run, N.C.

Commissioner Causey urges caution during Playground Safety Awareness Week

Department of Insurance representatives set up to help tornado survivors file claims with insurance companies

Insurance Commissioner Causey settles homeowners' insurance rate dispute

Commissioner Causey urges youth athletes to stay safe

It’s Youth Sports Safety Month and North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has some sports safety tips to ensure parents, coaches, and kids are well educated on the safest practices.