NC Department of Insurance Press Release
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present the Department’s top award to a longtime insurance agent during a visit to Durham on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
George Stevens, owner of George Stevens Insurance Agency Inc. in Durham, will receive the Order of the Guardian Award, the Department of Insurance’s highest honor, from Commissioner Causey.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today issued the following statement on oceanfront homes after a visit to Buxton on Monday, October 20, 2025:
"It was my honor to meet with the residents of Buxton and Dare County today. It was an eye opener and shock to see first-hand the number of homes that have collapsed into the ocean, and the ones on the brink of collapse.
"This is an urgent crisis and should be concerning to every resident of North Carolina, due to the economic impact it has to our state, especially the Outer Banks.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will attend the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division Blood Drive at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s time to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open Enrollment Period.
“Medicare plans change from year to year and so do your healthcare needs,” Commissioner Causey said. “A plan that has worked for you this year may not be the best choice for 2026. I encourage you to contact a Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselor during this year’s Open Enrollment Period so you can get expert advice for meeting your healthcare needs for next year.”
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present the Century Award to the Elon Fire Department on Saturday night.
The Century Award may be awarded to an insurance-related business or industry, fire department or educational institute with at least 100 years of service.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will visit the N.C. State Fair for two events on Friday, Oct. 17.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present the Department’s top award to a longtime insurance agent and community servant during a visit to Wilmington on Thursday, Oct. 16. Following the presentation, Commissioner Causey will stop by a Wilmington fire station.
David Ward, the owner of David Ward State Farm Agency, will receive the Order of the Guardian Award from Commissioner Causey.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Heather Ann Robinson, 37, of 7354 N.C. Highway 42 W., Kenly, on 86 counts of insurance fraud, 46 counts of identity theft, 38 counts of obtaining or attempting to obtain property by false pretense.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding the public to inspect their lithium-ion powered devices during 2025 Fire Prevention Week observances.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Isaac Lee Walker, 19, of 130 Charlotte Drive Extension, Lexington, was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.
Special agents with the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division accuse Walker of providing false information, saying that there was no pre-existing or unrepaired damage to the left side of his Honda Accord, in a claim with Allstate Property and Casualty Co.
The offense occurred on May 16.