Press Releases

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Latissue Relisa Watlington, 43, of 101 Steve Smith Road, Yanceyville, was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Diamon Diantria Rollinson, 31, of 3213 Forest Creek Court, Gastonia.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Robin Teara Lawson, 33, of 19 Laurel Lee Terrace Apartment B, Greensboro. Lawson was charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies.  

The North Carolina Department of Insurance and Commissioner Mike Causey will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting of its Gastonia Regional Office in Gastonia at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 13.

The office is located at 1422 Burtonwood Drive in the Pearson Properties Building.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present Order of the Guardian awards during two scheduled visits to Wilkes and Surry counties on Tuesday, March 7.

The Commissioner, who serves as the State Fire Marshal, presents this award to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Saundra Danielle Motley, 29, of 1327 N. Dunleith Ave., Winston Salem. Motley was charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies.  

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present two Heroism awards during a trip to Columbus County on Monday, Feb. 27.

At the Chadbourn Town Hall, Commissioner Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal, will present two Heroism Awards to individuals for actions taken to save lives during fires.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Tyjuan Terrell Adams, 33, of 902 Hall St., Greensboro, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Jackie Octavia Cozart, 31, of 504 Leach St., Biscoe, was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.

As many fans gather around to watch Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chair Mike Causey is encouraging families to conduct a quick television safety check to prevent accidents so that they can enjoy the game safely and without worry.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, are asking North Carolinians enrolled in Medicare to be on the lookout for legitimate correspondence by mail from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Rate Bureau has submitted a rate filing with the N.C. Department of Insurance, requesting an increase for auto policies.

The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau regarding the bureau's proposed  42.6% dwelling rate increase, averting a potentially costly administrative battle with insurance companies. 

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey declared that the state’s Captive Insurance Program remains among the world’s strongest domiciles as it enters its second decade of operation.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present two Save Awards and an Order of the Guardian Award during a visit to Vance County on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announces that the North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered over $105 million for North Carolinians in 2022.

Last year, the Department:

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present two Order of the Guardian awards during a visit to Durham County on Saturday, Jan 6.

The Commissioner, who serves as the State Fire Marshal, presents this award to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service in the fire industry.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who also serves as the State Fire Marshal, will announce new insurance ratings for the Statesville Fire Department on Monday, Jan 9.

The announcements will take place at 6 p.m. at the Statesville City Hall, 227 S. Center St., Statesville, N.C. 28677.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present three SAVE awards and a Heroism award during visits to Rowan and Catawba counties on Thursday Jan. 5.

Commissioner Causey will present the awards to officers whose quick actions helped save lives.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, remind Medicare beneficiaries about the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period in North Carolina.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Tony Olandy Burt, 49, of 1118 Parker St., Raleigh. Burt was charged with one count of common law uttering (passing a check) and one count of obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that D’mitri Ahkeem Bouttry, 32, of 7803 Davinci Lane, Charlotte, was charged with insurance fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that Medicare beneficiaries impacted by the Moore County power outage have been granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to sign up for 2023 changes in their Medicare plans.

This is Winter Weather Preparedness Week (Dec. 4-10) in North Carolina, and Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey wants to make sure families prepare now for potentially dangerous weather this winter.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has asked licensed insurance companies to be economically flexible with consumers who have been affected by the Sandhills power outages.