North Carolina News

Variety is the Spice of Life

Being on the editorial side of things here at Insurance Journal Southeast, one never knows what will be coming across their desk on a given day. This issue, as with all publications we put out, has a bit of something …

Crossing Paths with North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole

Crossing Paths with North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole By Dave Thomas Having served U.S. Presidents, the medical community and North Carolina residents as senator for the Tar Heel State, Sen. Elizabeth Dole has accumulated quite a resume over the years. …

People and Places

Bobby Dollar Florida-based Poe Financial Group announced that Bobby Dollar will serve as president and COO of Southern Family Insurance Company, one of Poe Financial’s family of property and casualty insurers. Dollar has more than 30 years of experience in …

MJM Investigations Notes Partnership in Australia

North Carolina-based MJM Investigations, an international private investigation firm providing innovative investigative solutions to the insurance industry, announced a new strategic partnership with Milne and Associates, an Australian private investigation firm, conducting surveillance and factual investigations for various Government agencies, …

Officials Note Tips for North Carolina Residents to Avoid Water Tragedies

As the weather heats up, North Carolinians love to take to the waters and enjoy a day of fun and sun at their local lake, river or beach. Yet an enjoyable day on the water can soon turn tragic if …

First Premium Insurance Group Unveils ‘Supplemental Natural Disaster Protection’

First Premium Insurance Group (FPIG) has introduced its new Supplemental Natural Disaster Protection (SNDP) program. The program pays directly to your insureds the monthly sum they select should their home become temporarily uninhabitable following a covered natural disaster. Coverage is …

Former N.C. DOT Employee Facing More Charges

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long announced that the investigation into former Department of Transportation employee Denise Sharon Hargrove, 37, of Raleigh, turned up additional allegations of fraud. Department of Insurance investigators charged Hargrove this week with a fourth count …

N.C. Resident Arrested on Fraud Charges

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long announced the arrest of Denise Sharon Hargrove, 37, of Raleigh, on charges of insurance fraud. Hargrove allegedly stole nearly $170,000 in fraudulent disability claims from three insurance companies. She was arrested in Raleigh by …

People and Places

Dale Hammond Florida-based Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) reported that its Board of Directors elected Dale Hammond as chairman. Hammond is president and COO of Kemper Auto and Home, a Unitrin Company, based in Jacksonville, Fla. He was …

Elected Federal Officials Claim They’re Aware of Agents’ Influence

At IIABA Conference, Agents Capture Attention of Lawmakers Frank, Baker, Allen and Bunning From coast to coast, they came to Washington, D.C. last month for a chance to hear and be heard on a wide range of issues from flood …