Press Releases

As 34 North Carolina counties and Cherokee tribal lands continue to operate under a declared state of emergency, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is offering tips to property owners who may be affected by growing wildfires in the western part of the state.

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.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that another Victim Assistance Center (VAC) has been added to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The new VAC will open in the Mitchell County town of Bakersville on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that a Victim Assistance Center (VAC) will be open in Yancey County to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that another Victim Assistance Center (VAC) has been added to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The new VAC will open in the Swain County town of Bryson City on Friday, Nov. 8.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner has announced that Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will open in Old Fort, Marshall, Columbus, Lake Lure and Sparta to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene.

The following VACs will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has issued a new bulletin to the insurance industry, reminding insurers to follow state law and not penalize certain consumers in Hurricane Helene-related claims.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey pressed for further support and aid for victims of Hurricane Helene during a visit to Washington, D.C., this week.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will visit Washington, D.C. this week to advocate on behalf of and push for more relief aid for North Carolina victims of Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner has announced that Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will open in Brevard, Marion, Jefferson, Lenoir, Sylva and Old Fort to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene.

The following VACs will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will visit an Insurance Camp in Buncombe County on Thursday as the Department of Insurance continues its efforts to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announces two insurance camps will be open to aid those who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene next week.

The camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Lowe’s Home Improvement, 19 McKenna Road, Arden, N.C., 28704.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will be open in the towns of Jefferson, Sugar Grove and Beech Mountain to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will be open in Spindale and Arden next week to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene.

A VAC will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Spindale House, 119 Tanner St, Spindale, N.C. 28160.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will be open in Boone to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) and insurance camps will be open to aid those who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Medicare beneficiaries impacted by Hurricane Helene have been granted an extended Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to sign up for Medicare health and prescription drug coverage.

As the Department of Insurance continues to respond to Hurricane Helene with other local, state and federal agencies, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to protect themselves and their property from scammers and home repairs that could be fraudulent activity.

As North Carolina continues to respond to the devastating impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced the opening of two Victim Assistance Centers (VAC) to open this week and next.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey sent the following letter to victims of Hurricane Helene offering the full allocation of the department’s resources. 

To The People of North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene:

With Hurricane Helene forecasted to become a major storm bringing possible heavy rain and wind, North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey is reminding the public what they can do to be prepared before, during and after a major weather event.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to protect themselves and their property in the wake of the effects of Tropical Storm Debby. Heavy rains have produced downed trees, power outages, severe flooding and have even spawned tornadoes across the state this week.

As hurricane season starts this Saturday, June 1, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges North Carolinians to prepare now for what forecasters are predicting to be an “extremely active” season.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will address the media ahead of the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the entrance to the Exchange Nature Center in Kinston, NC.

With hurricane season rapidly approaching, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges North Carolinians to use National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which runs May 5-11, as a time to prepare for the potential of extreme weather.