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As Your Insurance Commissioner I pledge...
Low Insurance Rates for Consumers and Businesses
A Competitive, Stable Insurance Market
A Stronger Voice for Firefighters as State Fire Marshal
To Fight Insurance Fraud
Greater Public Participation and Accessibility
To Accept NO Contributions from Insurance Company PACs
My public service and private sector experience make me best prepared to be the Insurance Commissioner we need. I am the only candidate fully understanding the Commissioner's job. In fact, my years as Insurance Commissioner, Assistant Insurance Commissioner, and legislator provide skills that'll help keep rates low.
As Insurance Commissioner I ordered rate cuts, rate freezes and refunds that combined provide savings in excess of $545 Million for automobile drivers statewide, and ordered reductions in workers' comp rates for NC businesses. My efforts required insurance companies to give up $800 Million of surplus in the coastal insurance wind pool, helped us avert a statewide homeowners' insurance crisis, and I persuaded the legislature to expand monetary grants for fire, rescue and EMS departments statewide. That helps keep homeowner's insurance rates low. These accomplishments distinguish me from any future political opponent. And, on top of that, I am NOT affiliated with the insurance industry. I am for the People. I'm the first Insurance Commissioner candidate to refuse election year special interest money, and the first to accept fundraising limits.
