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‘Road rage doesn’t pay’: San Jose driver sentenced for insurance fraud after crash caught on dashcam
Kenneth Pham Tran, a 54-year-old driver from San Jose, has been sentenced for insurance fraud after dashcam footage showed him causing a road rage incident that led to a crash with a semi-truck. He tried to deceive his insurance company by claiming damages from the accident he initiated. As a result...
Mecklenburg County man charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property under false pretense
A man from Mecklenburg County, Myers Theodore Thomas Jr., has been charged with insurance fraud after he allegedly filed a false claim for water damage. He reportedly used images from the internet to support his claim, falsely stating they were his property. The claim was made for damage that suppos...
Mecklenburg County woman faces insurance fraud, attempt to obtain property by false pretense charges
A woman from Mecklenburg County, Jacqueline Elaine Hill, has been arrested for insurance fraud and trying to illegally obtain property. She submitted fake documents and misleading information to State Farm to support a homeowners insurance claim made in December 2025. Hill was arrested on June 9 and...
Commissioner Lara defeats attempt to undermine California insurance market
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has successfully defended his authority to protect consumers and stabilize the state's insurance market. A judge recently dismissed a lawsuit from Consumer Watchdog that challenged two of Lara's Bulletins designed to address the issue of insurance compa...
Governor Hochul Issues New Guidance to Implement Reforms Aimed at Lowering Auto Insurance Premiums For New Yorkers
Governor Hochul has announced new guidance to help reduce auto insurance premiums for New Yorkers. This change will affect all drivers in the state by making insurance more affordable. Insurance agents should review the new guidelines and inform their clients about potential savings on their auto in...
Raleigh man faces insurance fraud, attempted false pretense charges
A Raleigh man named Edward Elijah Skinner has been arrested for insurance fraud. He is accused of lying about his car's condition when filing a claim, saying it had no prior damage, while photos showed that the damage was the same as a previous claim. He was trying to get over $1,000 from his insura...
Insurance Commissioner offers support for Chelan Hills Fire survivors
Washington State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer is providing support for survivors of the Chelan Hills Fire, which has destroyed 19 homes and caused one death. The fire, which started on July 4, is currently 50% contained. The Commissioner’s office is ready to assist with the insurance claims ...
Wake County man charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property under false pretense
{ "summary": "Aakarshit Mahajan, a 24-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, has been arrested for insurance fraud. He is accused of submitting fake medical documents and photos to USAA to falsely claim $30,000 after a car accident. This is a serious crime that can lead to higher insurance costs f...
Consumer InsightWhat Does Auto Insurance Cover?Jun. 11, 2026
On June 11, 2026, new information was released about what auto insurance covers. This affects all drivers and insurance agents. Auto insurance policies can include different types of coverage, such as full coverage, which is required if you have a loan on your vehicle. Full coverage consists of comp...
N.C. captive insurance industry marks another strong year
North Carolina's captive insurance industry had a successful year in 2025, with 21 new companies licensed. Captive insurance allows businesses to create their own insurance companies to manage risks. The state is encouraging businesses to consider North Carolina for their captive insurance needs due...
Gastonia man charged with insurance fraud
A man from Gastonia, Richard Antonio Van Davis, has been arrested for insurance fraud. He is accused of pretending to be injured in a car accident and altering medical documents to collect money from Progressive Southern Insurance. This incident happened last August, and he was arrested earlier this...
Randolph County insurance agent charged with embezzlement, forgery
An insurance agent from Randolph County, Jeffrey Martin Webster, has been arrested for embezzlement and forgery. He owned Webster Insurance Agency and is accused of taking premium payments from car sales companies but not sending the money to the insurance company. Instead, he forged insurance certi...
Commissioner Causey emphasizes need for renters’ insurance after Morrisville fire
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging all renters in North Carolina to get renters' insurance after a serious fire in Morrisville left many people injured and displaced. The fire at Camden Westwood Apartments affected six people and displaced 70 residents. It's important to know that a landlo...
Insurance Commissioner Causey to address Edenton Rotary Club on Thursday
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will speak about current trends in the insurance industry at the Edenton Rotary Club on Thursday, February 19. Before this event, he will also visit the Edenton Police Department. Insurance agents interested in the latest industry insights should consider attending...
Former South Salisbury firefighter charged with insurance fraud
A former firefighter from South Salisbury has been charged with insurance fraud for illegally collecting over $102,000 in disability payments. John William Myers, 52, continued to receive these benefits even after returning to work in April 2023, despite being injured during training in 2019. He is ...
Insurance Commissioner Causey, AG Jackson pen joint message to NC’s PBMs
North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Attorney General Jeff Jackson have announced new rules for Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) in the state. The SCRIPT Act, which became law in 2025, gives the North Carolina Department of Insurance more authority to regulate PBMs and investigat...
Edgecombe County man charged with insurance fraud
A man from Edgecombe County, Timothy Lamont Gunter, has been charged with insurance fraud for falsely claiming that he and two children were injured in a car accident when the vehicle was actually unoccupied. This incident occurred on September 13, 2025, and Gunter was arrested on March 3, 2026. Ins...
Protecting Californians by investigating insurance fraud for 90 years
The California Department of Insurance has updated its efforts to combat insurance fraud, which affects all Californians. Their Investigation Division investigates fraud, unlicensed activities, and misconduct by insurance professionals. Recently, they fined a licensed adjuster $10,000 and banned the...