Press Releases

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Michael Gerard Renna, 50, of 258 Chatsworth Lane, Clayton. Renna was charged with 26 counts of insurance fraud, 18 counts of obtaining property by false pretense and 10 counts of attempting to obtain property by false pretense, all felonies.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will visit Kitty Hawk on Friday, August 15 to tour the new Dare County Emergency Management Station 9, located at 4904 N. Croatan Hwy.  

This month nearly 1.5 million students will return to classrooms across North Carolina.

The North Carolina Department of Insurance has posted the rate changes requested by insurers for the 2026 plan year individual and small-group market plans offered under the Affordable Care Act.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Amarri Tanae Jones, 27, of 40 Sisters Ln., Franklinton. Jones is charged with two counts of obtaining property by false pretense. Both charges are felonies.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will be present the Century Award to the New Bern insurance firm of Robinson and Stith during a special presentation on Wednesday, July 30.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Dylan Scott Smith, 23, of 204 New Orleans Blvd., Morganton. Smith is charged with one count of insurance fraud and two counts of obtaining property by false pretense. All three charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Phillip Christopher Robinson Sr., 66, of 206 Willowood Dr., High Point. Robinson is charged with one count of insurance fraud and one count of attempting to obtain property by false pretense.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joined Sunset Beach Mayor Shannon Phillips and Gina Hardy, Chief Executive Officer of the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (NCIUA), to announce a $20 million grant initiative through the 2025 Strengthen Your Coastal Roof program.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will join Sunset Beach Mayor Shannon Phillips and N.C. Insurance Underwriting Association CEO Gina Hardy to unveil a $20 million fortified roof grant program in coastal North Carolina in Sunset Beach on Thursday.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of the Town of Denton’s former fire chief.

Brandon Allen Dorsett, 37, of Denton was charged with misusing government computers and two counts of fraud, all felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Nichloas McArthur Bennett, 43, of 419 Beasley Dr., Greenville, on Aug. 16, 2024.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of William James Grier, 39, of 4602 Waterford Knoll Dr., Charlotte.

Updated to Include Victim Assistance Center Saturday in Carrboro

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced the opening of a Victim Assistance Center (VAC) in Carrboro to help victims of flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Oscar Rafael Ruiz, 44, of 1921 Abbott St., Charlotte.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced the opening of a Victim Assistance Center (VAC) to help aid those impacted by flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal.

Representatives from NCDOI will be on hand to aid those in need of insurance-related support from the storm.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Zionna Monae Reid, 25, of 2727 Tallu Rd., Charlotte.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrests of Channell Cheri Smith, 39, of 4564 Merryvale Forest Dr., Charlotte, and Shandar

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joined state officials today in Benson to highlight the dangers of hot vehicles and to provide safe driving tips ahead of the 4^th of July holiday.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding residents to be aware of changes to automobile insurance policies set to take effect today, Tues

The North Carolina Department of Insurance, in partnership with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), will host a Hot Car and Holiday Travel Safety press conference this week to provide hot weather and holiday safety travel tips to the public.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is asking parents and caregivers to think about the importance of water safety to protect their children as we approach the Fourth of July holiday.<

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages the public to put safety first around fireworks and the grill during Fourth of July celebrations. 

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Jeremy Jamaine Harwell, 51, of 175 Davidson Drive, Wadesboro.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Amanda Jo Mincolla, 36, of 13260 S. NC 231, Middlesex.