North Carolina Roofing Company Employee Arrested in $30K Insurance Fraud Sting

An insurance fraud sting operation in North Carolina has led to the arrest of Robert Allen Bentley, a senior project manager at a roofing company, on multiple felony charges related to a $30,000 fraudulent storm damage claim. The investigation, coordinated by the North Carolina Department of Insurance’s fraud investigators and Farm Bureau’s Special Investigations Unit, uncovered a scheme in which Bentley and a co-worker deliberately damaged a roof and then submitted a false claim alleging wind and hail damage. The operation used a bait house strategy, engineering experts, and advanced surveillance tactics to gather evidence. This case highlights ongoing efforts by insurance regulators and companies to combat roofing scams that lead to inflated insurance costs and higher premiums for consumers. The North Carolina Farm Bureau emphasized the impact of insurance fraud on premiums and reiterated its commitment to working with state authorities to prevent such fraudulent activities. The Department of Insurance encourages anonymous reporting of suspected fraud through designated channels to support continued anti-fraud enforcement.