Press Releases

State Fire Marshal Causey Offers Fireworks Warning

Johnston County Pair Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Archie Holmes, 72, and Laura Holmes 37, of 8220 Buffalo Road, Smithfield; each is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

State Fire Marshal Causey Visits Western NC

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Tuesday told high school students attending the High School Firefighter Challenge that there is a critical need for volunteer firefighters across the state.

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State Fire Marshal Causey to Visit Western NC

WHO: Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey and High School Fire Academies from across North Carolina.

Bradley Honored by State Fire Marshal for Service to North Carolina

Agreement Reached on NC Auto Insurance Rates

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the signing of a settlement agreement with the North Carolina Rate Bureau in response to the Rate Bureau's Feb.

Pitt County Man Accused of Embezzlement

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of David Maylon Pickett, 59, of 705 Queen St., Grifton; he is charged with one count each of embezzlement and exploitation of an elder.

Franklin County Man Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of John Nicholas Kostandin, 50, of 5083 NC 56 Hwy, Franklinton; he is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to

ACT to Prevent Tragedies in Hot Cars

During this heat wave, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Safe Kids North Carolina are reminding people of the dangers of leaving children in cars.

Commissioner Causey Wants North Carolina to Put Safety First

Safe Kids North Carolina, a statewide program, led by the North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal, is reminding parents and caregivers about important safety tips in an

Warren County Man Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Sharon Antwawn Bullock, 34, of 121 Enchanted Forest Drive, Warrenton; he is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and obtai

Commissioner Causey Offers 5 Key Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey wants to remind all North Carolinians to be prepared for the 2017 hurricane season, which begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30.

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State Fire Marshal Causey to Visit Autryville Fire Department

Nash County Man Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Harold David Parker, 70, of 406 North Tillery St., Rocky Mount; he is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Causey Touts $104,500 Penalty Recovery from Zenefits Insurance

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance has reached a settlement agreement with YourPeople, Inc., dba Zenefits FTW Insurance Services (Zen

Office of State Fire Marshal Recognizes Mooresville Fire-Rescue

Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey on Monday recognized Mooresville Fire-Rescue for having earned the Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 public protection rating—the hig

Four NC Men Accused of Deliberately Damaging Roofs during Inspections

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Phillip Brandon Edwards, Mark William Madison, Joel Jayson Smith and Brandon Richard Turner for charges including insurance fraud, f

Causey Announces First 100 Days A Success

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance is off to a tremendous start after his first 100 days in office.

Robeson County Woman Accused of Identity Theft

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Laura Alford, 33, of 407 Straightway Drive, Fairmont; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain

Two Sanford Women Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Carla McIntyre, 46, and Latisha McIntyre, 28, of 611 Sunflower Circle, Sanford; both are charged with one count of insurance fraud a

Two Wake County Men Accused of Conspiracy and Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Cinseason McNeil, 34, of 108 Deepwood Circle, Garner, and Johnathan William Yates, 30, of 1220 Clear Water Springs Drive, Lot 154, R

Durham County Woman Accused of Identity Theft

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Monica Celeste Jubert, 45, of 3 White Dove Road, Durham; she is charged with 16 counts each of financial identity theft and obtainin

Edgecombe County Man Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Robert Anthony Davis, 53, of 916 Bradley Ave., Tarboro; he is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Franklin County Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Rachael Yvette Hicks, 27, of 95 North Ridge Drive, Louisburg; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Gates County Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Stephanie Candelaria, 32, of 16 Parker Fork Road, Corapeake; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Commissioner Causey Urges Citizens to Avoid Distracted Driving

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today joined the National Safety Council in urging North Carolinians to concentrate on the road and avoid distractions while behind the wheel.

Wake Forest Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Stephanie Nathalene Carter, 35, of 321 East Perry Ave, Wake Forest; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Hertford County Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Evon Melissa Mabine, 39, of 506 Ahoskie Cofield Road, Ahoskie; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and obtaining p

NCDOI Criminal Investigators Recover $11 Million for NC Citizens

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the conviction of two retired insurance agents, Milton Hooks, 72, of Rocky Mount and James Mangum, 69, of Tarboro on six counts each of obtaining

NC Department of Insurance Says Proposed Auto Rate Hike Unwarranted

Officials at the North Carolina Department of Insurance today released a notice of hearing in the 2017 auto insurance rate case, in which the North Carolina Rate Bureau requested a 13.8 percent ave

Operation Medicine Drop Aims to Prevent Poisonings

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages North Carolinians to safely dispose of unused or expired medications during National Poison Prevention Week, March 19-25, 2017, at one of the Operation

70 Charged in Charlotte Rate Evasion Operation

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of 70 individuals charged with rate evasion in Mecklenburg County.

Wake County Man Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jeffrey Mitchell Bland, 50, of 11121 Old Stage Road, Willow Spring; he is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempt

NC Couple Accused of Staging Stolen Vehicle

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Cathy Parris Wooten, 35, of 4518 Langwood Way, Rocky Mount; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to

Pinehurst Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jennifer Gosseck Arriola, 35, of 2610 Longleaf Drive, Pinehurst; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Raleigh Man Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Stacy Dewhite Brown, 50, of 8716 Neuse Village Court, Raleigh; he is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting t

Wilson Man Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Antonio Dequank Applewhite, 39, of 1710 Dartmore Drive, Wilson; he is charged with one count each of insurance fraud, attempting to

Warren County Man Accused of Attempting to Defraud an Insurance Company

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Devin Jerome Perry, 34, of 110 Daniels Lane, Warrenton; he is charged with one count of attempting to obtain property by false prete

Rocky Mount Man Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Rickie Nelson Brinkley, 27, of 825 Tobacco Road, Rocky Mount; he is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Greensboro Man Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Keith Darrell Robinson, 30, of 4530 Mica Court, Greensboro; he is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and obtaining prope

Bertie County Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Shemeka Erika Joyner, 34, of 117 Jerry Lane, Windsor; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Orange County Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Tammi Nichole Chabot, 35, of 5001 Nicks Road, Mebane; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain

Winston-Salem Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Ebony Phillips, 35, of 2612 North Claremont Ave., Winston-Salem; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attemptin

Three Accused of Setting Intentional Fire to Claim Insurance Payment in Davidson County

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrests of Timothy Wayne Johnson, 55, and Sherry Saunders Johnson, 53, of 1410 Holly Grove Road, Lexington and Don Seamon, 60, of 270 Edgewood

Person County Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Simone Ashley Jones, 27, of 711 Leasburg Road, Lot 30, Roxboro; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Raleigh Man Accused of Felonious Restraint

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Renaldo Andrado Langley, 41, of 1313 Glencastle Way, Raleigh; he is charged with one count of felonious restraint.

Wilkes County Man Accused of Burning Personal Property

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Dewey Ray Norman, 41, of 170 Mitchell Court, North Wilkesboro; he is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and burning pers

Winston-Salem Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Ericka Nicole Wright, 23, of 2640 Toddler Place, Winston-Salem; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting

Anson County Woman Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Amy Jo Blackmon, 51, of 104 Springer Road, Wadesboro; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain

Causey Salutes Rep. Johnson on Captive Insurance Program

NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey congratulated Rep.