Tag: North Carolina

North Carolina Raises Auto Insurance Minimums, Extends Risk Period for New Drivers

North Carolina's SB 319 law increases auto insurance minimum coverage limits and extends the inexperienced driver period to eight years, impacting premiums and regulatory compliance starting July 2025.

NC Insurance Agent Charged with 72 Felonies for Life Insurance Fraud

Ashley Barnhardt, a North Carolina insurance agent, faces 72 felony charges for using client identities to commit life insurance fraud, highlighting regulatory scrutiny and enforcement in the insurance sector.

North Carolina Approves 5% Average Auto Insurance Rate Increase for Fall 2024

North Carolina regulators approve a moderated 5% average increase in automobile insurance rates for fall 2024, significantly lower than the 23% initially requested by insurers. Key insights into state-level regulatory impact.

NC Insurance Agent Charged with Forgery, Identity Theft for Illicit Commissions

North Carolina insurance agent charged with forgery and identity theft for manipulating life insurance policies to gain illicit commissions. Legal proceedings underway.

North Carolina Sets 5% Average Auto Insurance Rate Increase Effective Oct. 1

North Carolina announces a 5% average auto insurance premium increase starting October 1 after a regulatory settlement, with a notable 16.3% decrease in motorcycle liability insurance rates statewide.

North Carolina's SB 452 Law Raises Auto Insurance Minimums and Affects Premiums

North Carolina's new SB 452 law raises minimum auto insurance liability limits, mandates underinsured motorist coverage, extends surcharges for inexperienced drivers and moving violations, leading to premium increases starting July 2024.

North Carolina Approves 5% Auto Insurance Rate Increase with Lower Motorcycle Rates

North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner approves a 5% average increase in automobile insurance rates and a 16.3% decrease in motorcycle liability premiums, highlighting regulatory adjustments and market impacts starting October 1, 2025.

North Carolina Auto Insurance Rates Set to Rise 5% After Regulatory Settlement

North Carolina's automobile insurance rates will increase by an average of 5% starting October 1, following a regulatory settlement that also lowers motorcycle liability insurance rates by 16.3%. This marks a significant reduction from the originally requested 22.6% auto rate hike.

North Carolina Auto Insurance Rates to Increase 5% from October 2025

North Carolina announces a 5% average auto insurance rate hike effective October 2025 under a settlement with the Rate Bureau. Insights on market impact and regulatory context.

North Carolina Auto Insurance Rates Set to Rise 5% with Motorcycle Rates Falling 16.3%

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner announces a 5% average increase in auto insurance rates and a 16.3% decrease in motorcycle rates, effective October 2025, balancing market pressures and consumer protections.