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Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Harold David Parker, 70, of 406 North Tillery St., Rocky Mount; he is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Department of Insurance criminal investigators accuse Parker of claiming his car was stolen to receive $30,628.56 from GEICO Insurance Company. Investigators allege the vehicle was never stolen and the claim was denied.

Parker was arrested on April 25 in Edgecombe County and released under a written promise to appear in court.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance has reached a settlement agreement with YourPeople, Inc., dba Zenefits FTW Insurance Services (Zenefits) resulting in a $104,500 penalty.

Department of Insurance Agent Services Division had charged Zenefits with engaging in unauthorized insurance activity in North Carolina resulting in 46 unlicensed and/or un-appointed insurance producers participating in the issuance of 186 policies to North Carolina consumers from January 2014, through November 2015.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Phillip Brandon Edwards, Mark William Madison and Joel Jayson Smith for charges including insurance fraud, felony conspiracy, injury to real property and attempting to obtain property by false pretense in Cabarrus and Davidson counties.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance is off to a tremendous start after his first 100 days in office.

"My first 100 days in office at the Department of Insurance has been a tremendous experience," said Causey. "I am very pleased with our transition from the past administration and look forward to accomplishing much more for the people of North Carolina in the coming years."

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Laura Alford, 33, of 407 Straightway Drive, Fairmont; she is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense.

Department of Insurance criminal investigators accuse Alford of presenting a fraudulent statement to support a bodily injury claim with Progressive Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 14, 2017. Investigators allege Alford was not in the vehicle at the time of the accident.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Carla McIntyre, 46, and Latisha McIntyre, 28, of 611 Sunflower Circle, Sanford; both are charged with one count of insurance fraud and Latisha McIntyre is charged with one count of attempting to obtain property by false pretense

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Cinseason McNeil, 34, of 108 Deepwood Circle, Garner, and Johnathan William Yates, 30, of 1220 Clear Water Springs Drive, Lot 154, Raleigh; both are charged with one count each of insurance fraud and felony conspiracy.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Monica Celeste Jubert, 45, of 3 White Dove Road, Durham; she is charged with 16 counts each of financial identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense in Wake County.

Department of Insurance criminal investigators accuse Jubert of submitting 16 fraudulent life insurance policies without the knowledge of the victim and obtaining advanced commission from Transamerica Life Insurance Company between October 2015 and November 2015. Investigators allege Jubert does not have a license to sell insurance.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Robert Anthony Davis, 53, of 916 Bradley Ave., Tarboro; he is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Department of Insurance criminal investigators accuse Davis of providing fraudulent towing receipts to obtain $335.00 from GEICO Insurance Company. Investigators allege the receipts were from Davis’ personal receipt book and the towing companies listed were fictitious.

Davis was arrested on March 28 in Edgecombe County and released under a promise to appear in court.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Rachael Yvette Hicks, 27, of 95 North Ridge Drive, Louisburg; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.

Department of Insurance criminal investigators accuse Hicks of fraudulently claiming her vehicle was stolen and crashed with Universal Insurance Company on Feb. 25, 2017. Investigators allege Hicks was operating the vehicle at the time of the accident.

Hicks was arrested on March 24 in Franklin County and placed under a $15,000 bond.