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Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey released this statement today on the passing of his friend, former Representative Mike Clampitt:

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Arshana Aisha Young, 27, of 2637 Cherry St., Winston-Salem, and Vernell Patricia Wagner, 57, of 2841 Piedmont Circle, Winston-Salem.

Young was charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property by false pretense, forgery and uttering, all felonies. Wagner was charged with insurance fraud and aiding and abetting, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of James Daryl Williams, 34, of 19805 N.C. 903, Robersonville. Williams was charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property by false pretense, forgery and uttering, all felonies.

Special agents with the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division accuse Williams of filing a false insurance claim with Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey strongly urges all North Carolinians to be vigilant and take precautions as dangerous storms threaten much of the state.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, most of North Carolina faces an increased risk of thunderstorms and tornadoes today, with a Level 4 (out of 5) Risk in the central part of the state, the highest in years.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will honor rescue squad members for their decades of dedicated service and leadership during an event Saturday, March 14 in Mount Airy.  Commissioner Causey will join other local and regional elected leaders for the presentation of awards at the 65-year celebration event of the Mount Airy Rescue Squad.

Here is Commissioner Causey’s public schedule for the day:

1 p.m. – 65-Year Celebration Event for the Mount Airy Rescue Squad

Mount Airy Rescue Squad, 425 Frederick St., Mount Airy, N..C

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that North Carolina’s captive insurance industry had another strong year in 2025.

“North Carolina is a great choice for captive owners to call home with its prudent regulation and dedicated team of financial analysts, examiners and actuaries,” Commissioner Causey said. “I strongly encourage businesses evaluating self-insurance options to consider North Carolina’s business-friendly environment when choosing where to domicile their captive insurance company.”

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Timothy Lamont Gunter, 27, of 309 Walston St., Princeville. Gunter was charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies.

Special agents with the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division accuse Gunter of obtaining money from Government Employees’ Insurance Co by falsely claiming that he and two minor children were injured while inside a vehicle during an automobile accident, when the vehicle was not occupied during the accident.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of a Randolph County insurance agent on multiple charges, including embezzlement, forgery and uttering.

Jeffrey Martin Webster of 704 Teague Drive, Jamestown, was arrested on Feb. 27. He is the owner of Webster Insurance Agency in Archdale. He was charged with embezzlement by an insurance producer and 18 counts of common law forgery and 18 counts of common law uttering, all felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced the arrest of Jason Vance Ledford, 46, of Orangewood Lane, Newton. Ledford, a bail bondsman, was charged with attempting to discharge a weapon into an occupied vehicle in operation, a felony. He was also charged with two misdemeanor counts of assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor injury to personal property.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will honor firefighters for their decades of dedicated service during an event Saturday, Feb. 28 in Bennett.  Commissioner Causey will present the awards at the Bennett Fire Department Fireman of the Year Annual Supper at 6 p.m. 

Here is Commissioner Causey’s public schedule for the day:

6 p.m. – Bennett Fire Department Annual Supper

Beulah Baptist Church Recreation Center, 6546 Beulah Church Road, Bennett, N.C. 27208