Press Releases

As many fans gather around to watch Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chair Mike Causey is encouraging families to conduct a quick television safety check to prevent accidents so that they can enjoy the game safely and without worry.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, are asking North Carolinians enrolled in Medicare to be on the lookout for legitimate correspondence by mail from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Rate Bureau has submitted a rate filing with the N.C. Department of Insurance, requesting an increase for auto policies.

The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau regarding the bureau's proposed  42.6% dwelling rate increase, averting a potentially costly administrative battle with insurance companies. 

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey declared that the state’s Captive Insurance Program remains among the world’s strongest domiciles as it enters its second decade of operation.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present two Save Awards and an Order of the Guardian Award during a visit to Vance County on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announces that the North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered over $105 million for North Carolinians in 2022.

Last year, the Department:

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who also serves as the State Fire Marshal, will announce new insurance ratings for the Statesville Fire Department on Monday, Jan 9.

The announcements will take place at 6 p.m. at the Statesville City Hall, 227 S. Center St., Statesville, N.C. 28677.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present two Order of the Guardian awards during a visit to Durham County on Saturday, Jan 6.

The Commissioner, who serves as the State Fire Marshal, presents this award to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service in the fire industry.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present three SAVE awards and a Heroism award during visits to Rowan and Catawba counties on Thursday Jan. 5.

Commissioner Causey will present the awards to officers whose quick actions helped save lives.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, remind Medicare beneficiaries about the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period in North Carolina.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Tony Olandy Burt, 49, of 1118 Parker St., Raleigh. Burt was charged with one count of common law uttering (passing a check) and one count of obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that D’mitri Ahkeem Bouttry, 32, of 7803 Davinci Lane, Charlotte, was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Medicare beneficiaries impacted by the Moore County power outage have been granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to sign up for 2023 changes in their Medicare plans.

This is Winter Weather Preparedness Week (Dec. 4-10) in North Carolina, and Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey wants to make sure families prepare now for potentially dangerous weather this winter.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has asked licensed insurance companies to be economically flexible with consumers who have been affected by the Sandhills power outages.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present two Order of the Guardian awards during a visit to Guilford County on Saturday, Dec. 3.

The Commissioner, who serves as the State Fire Marshal, presents this award to indviduals who have demonstrated outstanding service in the fire industry.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present three Order of the Guardian awards during visits to New Hanover and Onslow counties scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 29.

The commissioner will present the awards for outstanding service in either the fire or insurance industries.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Andrew Konrad Roesch, 56, of 7037 N.C. Highway 751, Durham, was charged with three misdemeanor counts of failing to perform fire inspection duties in Durham County Schools.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Cassie Ann Gibson, 36, of 420 Brewer St., Asheboro, was charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of an Eagle Springs man in the burning of a Montgomery County church that occurred Saturday night.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey issued the following statement on Monday’s decision by the Wake County Superior Court:

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal, is teaming with the Raleigh Fire Department to demonstrate the dangers associated with frying turkeys this holiday season.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Ronnie Ray Perry, 64, of 1413 E. Third St., Winston Salem. Perry was charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies. 

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