Insurance Commissioner Causey lists priorities for third term
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey thanked supporters as he unofficially has won a third term in the position.
"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all my campaign supporters, volunteers, and workers across all 100 counties," Causey said. "We have made history winning a third term as the state's first Republican Commissioner of Insurance. I am humbled by the hard work and dedication of hundreds of people working on my behalf across North Carolina."
He also acknowledged his Democratic opponent.
"I want to extend my recognition and respect to Sen. Natasha Marcus and the campaign she ran," Causey said. "I have run and lost campaigns, and I know how it feels. So, to Sen. Marcus, I want to thank her for her public service and her leadership for her constituency."
During the campaign, Causey said believes government should be fiscally responsible and insurance companies should be held accountable.
On Thursday, he mentioned several priorities for his upcoming term:
- Hurricane Helene recovery and starting a State Flood Insurance Plan
- Work with the General Assembly to curb distracted driving and add more State Troopers for road safety enforcement
- Improving the Consumer Hotline to address patient concerns about prior authorizations
- Addressing Emergency Management and Preparedness with the Office of State Fire Marshal."
"Folks, we have a great deal of work to be done," Causey added. "I look forward to a third term and remain committed to serving the needs of the people of North Carolina."