Press Releases

With cold temperatures already affecting the state and the possibility of wintry weather this weekend, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding North Carolinians to prioritize fire safety when using portable heaters and take precautions when traveling on icy or snow-covered roads.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, remind seniors who have Medicare Advantage plans to review their coverage and make changes to their plans during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period in North Carolina, which runs from Jan. 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. 

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announces that the North Carolina Department of Insurance has been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion for 2024 by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Mikiah Rene Roberson, 29, of 7304 Sorrel Park Dr., Morrisville. Roberson was charged with five counts of insurance fraud, three counts of obtain property by false pretense and two counts of attempt to obtain property by false pretense. All 10 charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Jonah Taylor Biddix, 30, of 12 Market St., Cullowhee. Biddix was charged with one count of unlicensed bail bonding activity, a misdemeanor.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Itiana Donna Winters, 31, of 1231 Torrence Grove Church Road, Charlotte. Winters was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Shallee Aleah Smith, 34, of 7238 Rose Terrace Ct., Charlotte. Smith was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Darrius Moore, 35, of 224 Stratford Road, Archdale.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Travis Van Coleman, 45, of 4036 McConnell Road, Greensboro. Coleman was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.  

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey presented 41 members of the North Carolina Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division with a special ‘Operation Helene’ award during a presentation held in Raleigh today.

With Christmas just around the corner, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has compiled a list of home safety and driving tips to keep you and your family safe during the heart of the Christmas season.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Vincent E. Johnson, 54, of 1142 Dublin Drive, Winston-Salem. Johnson was charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies.  

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today that Kendry Ricardo Pujols, 47, of 5922 Weddington Road, Matthews, was charged with two counts of common law forgery and two counts of obtaining property by false pretense. All four charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of George Thomas King, 60, of Salvo. King is charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. Both charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of an Alamance County elementary school principal on insurance fraud related charges involving pet insurance.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Adrian Brown, 32, of 305 Rountree St. West, Wilson. Brown is charged with insurance fraud, obtaining property by false pretense and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. All three charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today that Patrick Jared Crocker, 38, of 72 Old Mallard Road, Smithfield, has been charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. Both offenses are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Bradley Lamar Armstrong, 39, of 319 West Hwy. 150 Bypass, Lincolnton. Armstrong is charged with embezzlement, conversion, common law forgery and common law uttering. All four charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Cindy Ramzi Hanna, 48, of 2507 Dumfries Road, Greensboro. Hanna is charged with two counts of insurance fraud and one count each of identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense. All four charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Kisha Shawwanda Lane, 51, of 8033 Truelight Church Road, Mint Hill.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Wayne Anthony Artis, 45, of 190 Sparrow Road, Eden. Artis is charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrests of Dasani Khristyle Waddell and Aniya Tanaysha Waddell, both of Reidsville. Dasani Waddell, 24, of 1118 N. Scales St., Reidsville, was charged with two counts of conspiracy. Aniya Waddell, 19, of 510 N.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Pernell Junior Shoulars, 46, of 1613 Middle Creek Court, Fayetteville. Shoulars is charged with obtaining property by false pretense, a felony, and failure to work after payment, a misdemeanor.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that three bail bond agents have been charged in a Jackson County break-in.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that two Victim Assistance Centers (VAC) have been scheduled to open in Macon and Buncombe counties to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene.

A VAC will open in the Macon County town of Franklin on Wednesday, Nov. 20.