NC Department of Insurance

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey was happy to join insurance agents and local officials in Chatham County for an insurance forum at Bestfood Cafeteria. The Commissioner discussed how our NCDOI team assists consumers across the state, and he opened the floor for agents and officials to share their thoughts and questions about industry-related topics. Thank you all for everything you do!

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!
We're hiring an Insurance Regulatory Analyst to work in our NCDOI Administration Division. If you have a background in , we'd love to hear from you! To view all of our open job positions, visit: ncdoi.gov/careers

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey was in Randolph County today touring the Toyota Battery Plant site in Liberty, NC. The tour was facilitated by KBD Group and several staff with Randolph County Building Inspections. It was a great opportunity to tour the facility and learn about the production process!

Happy Presidents' Day from Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and our entire team! Today, we honor the legacy of the great leaders who shaped the course of our nation's history.

Our awesome Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging (KTAAA) team always strives to effectively serve seniors across our five-county Region by furthering their education and knowledge on topics of importance, such as insurance! ⬇️

📍Last month on January 23, KTAAA staff members Kim Hawkins and Barbara Stewart attended an informational session featuring NC Department of Insurance Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey at Perry Memorial Library. The session was hosted by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce.

💡Ideas discussed were business insurance/rates, insurance fraud and the importance of reporting fraud, health claim issues, life insurance, and much more. There were over 50 people in attendance, including staff from the local Fire Departments, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Chamber members, insurance professionals and our very own KTAAA team!

TODAY:
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is today for an Insurance Forum at the Bestfood Banquet Hall in Siler City NC at 11 a.m. then a ISO ratings presentation at Liberty Fire Department Station 3 at 1:30 p.m.

Today is . We salute all of our wonderful healthcare professionals in North Carolina! If you're caring for someone and have questions about Medicare or insurance, our SHIIP team is here to help! Call us at 855-408-1212 or visit https://www.ncdoi.gov/consumers/medicare-and-seniors-health-insurance-information-program-shiip

We are dedicated to helping you! If you have insurance related questions, contact our Consumer Services Division for FREE assistance. For agents in NC, find valuable resources on our MyDOI mobile app. Discover these resources and more at https://www.ncdoi.gov/doi-mobile-app

JOIN OUR TEAM!
We’re hiring an Insurance Consumer Analyst to work in our NCDOI Consumer Assistance Group. The deadline to apply is Feb. 20. To view all of our open job positions, visit ncdoi.gov/careers

During , we celebrate the rich cultural contributions of Black North Carolinians. Did you know John Coltrane was from !? Born in Hamlet, John Coltrane went on to achieve international fame as one of the most talented figures in the history of jazz music. Learn more about Coltrane here: https://www.ncpedia.org/biography/coltrane-john-william #:~:text=John%20William%20Coltrane%2C%20modern%20jazz,in%20the%20history%20of%20jazz.

How cool is this!? Check out our own Senior Special Agent Jessica Smith as she’s being featured in a North Carolina author’s book about fire investigations! Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is happy to have Senior Agent Smith in our NCDOI Fraud Control Group!

Our own Senior Special Agent Jessica Smith, who is an expert in the field of arson investigations, will be featured by a North Carolina author writing about fire investigations! Smith helped Sara Johnson, Author by reviewing a chapter she had written involving a fatal fire scene for an upcoming book. The novel will feature an excerpt about Smith when it is published and she was also featured in the author’s newsletter (link below). This was an excellent opportunity for one of our agents to share her expertise and knowledge and help educate the public about what we do at NCDOI to fight fire crime across the state! Read the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/26ee1e93fb80/rock-hopping?e=a298c0b4ab

This Valentine's Day ❤️, make sure the ones you love are protected! Our NCDOI Consumer Services Division can help navigate you through the process of picking the right type of life insurance coverage. Last year, we turned over $90 million back to North Carolinians through the work of our lost life insurance policy locating service and our professional complaint analysts. To find out how we can help you, call us at 855-408-1212 or visit: https://www.ncdoi.gov/consumers/life-insurance

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joined insurance agents from Durham County for an insurance forum at the Central Pines Regional Council Office. Commissioner Causey opened the floor for agents to share about their experiences with the industry here in North Carolina and shared highlights of the work we do at NCDOI to help people across the state!

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey made an appearance this morning on WEEB radio in Moore County to discuss his efforts to make NCDOI more user friendly and why he said "no" to the rate increase request from the N.C. Rate Bureau.

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!
We're hiring a new Chief Financial Examiner to serve in a leadership role in our NCDOI Company Services Group. Deadline to apply is Feb. 26. To view all of our open job positions, visit: ncdoi.gov/careers

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey congratulates North Carolina's Captive Insurance Program for topping 1,500 licensed entities since the program began 10 years ago! Learn more about this accomplishment and the rapidly growing captive insurance industry: https://www.ncdoi.gov/news/press-releases/2024/02/09/commissioner-causey-lauds-captive-insurances-contributions-nc-economy

Happy Birthday to the 16th President of the United States - Abraham Lincoln. Today we remember and honor the man who inspired a nation.

NEW JOB OPENING!
We're hiring an Insurance Company Examiner to work in our NCDOI Company Services Group. This is a great chance for a new career in state government! Deadline to apply is Feb. 26. To view all of our open job positions, visit ncdoi.gov/careers

February is Earthquake Awareness Month. Most homeowners’ insurance do not cover damage resulting from landslides or earthquakes. Talk to your insurance agent today. For more information about earthquake coverage, visit: https://www.ncdoi.gov/consumers/homeowners-insurance/earthquake-coverage

TODAY:
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will join Sandra Smith on Fox News today! Tune in at 2:15 p.m. today to see the interview with Commissioner Causey on why he rejected the insurance companies' proposal for an increase in homeowners' insurance rates.

Special Agents with our NCDOI Criminal Investigations Division arrested Anthony Hudson from Rocky Point, N.C. Hudson was charged with burning of personal property, insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. All three charges are felonies. Commissioner Causey and our team are committed to . Read more about this case and how to report here: https://www.ncdoi.gov/news/press-releases/2024/02/08/pender-county-man-charged-burning-personal-property-insurance-fraud

February is ! If you have a background in insurance and a passion for helping people, we'd love to hear from you! We have several positions available right now on our website, ncdoi.gov/careers

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey was happy to chat with Joy Brown, a retired teacher, during a recent visit to Kathy's Kitchen in Goldsboro. Retirees, remember that our SHIIP team is always available to help you answer your insurance related questions! Call us at 855-408-1212 or visit https://www.ncdoi.gov/consumers/medicare-and-seniors-health-insurance-information-program-shiip?fbclid=IwAR2APHLmG5Q4mVOedN8rXy_uORgpvm8lSaAtStN5IHSvvUE3QyLT0aymo7A

Today is National Boys Scouts Day! Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America have been in our communities doing good deeds, learning new skills, and providing help and assistance to those in need. Today, we salute our scouts and our nation’s future leaders.

Are you ready for the ? It’s one of the most watched events every year & the perfect time to remember TV safety. Although many homes now use mounted televisions, accidents still happen every year. Remember to secure your TV safely to avoid injuries among toddlers.

As we continue to celebrate and this year's theme" African Americans and the Arts", we honor and remember Nina Simone from Polk County, NC. The sixth of eight children, Nina Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in Tryon, NC. Commonly known as the "the high priestess of soul," Simone had a prolific career as a singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger and civil rights activist. Learn more about her incredible story here: https://www.ncpedia.org/simone-nina

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY:
We're hiring an Actuary to work in the NCDOI Property & Casualty Section. If you have a background in insurance or actuarial services, we'd love to hear from you! Deadline to apply is March 1. To view all open job positions, visit: ncdoi.gov/careers

COMMISSIONER CAUSEY SAYS "NO" TO RATE HIKE REQUEST:
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today he has officially rejected the insurance industry’s request for an average 42.2% proposed increase in homeowners’ insurance rates. Commissioner Causey called the proposal “excessive and unfairly discriminatory.” Read everything he had to say and learn about the next steps in the process here: https://www.ncdoi.gov/news/press-releases/2024/02/06/insurance-commissioner-mike-causey-rejects-insurance-companies-average-422-rate-hike-request