Natasha Marcus: Democratic nominee for Commissioner of Insurance
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Natasha Marcus for NC Insurance Commissioner
During my time in the North Carolina Senate, I’ve been an outspoken champion for people over corporations, for individual freedoms over ideology, and for smart investments in our state’s future. My campaigns are funded by grassroots donors and supporters like you and I’m scandal-free. My mission has always been to stand up against corruption, corporate greed, and bad government.
And now, I’m running to be North Carolina’s next Commissioner of Insurance.
Commissioner of Insurance is a Council of State position that allows me to look out for everyone in North Carolina who needs insurance -- to ensure rates are fair, coverage is as-advertised, and valid claims are paid. The Insurance Commissioner has authority over all insurance companies doing business in our state, the Consumer Protection Fund, the Safe Kids Program, and the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program. The Dept of Insurance oversees fire safety and building inspections, and is also a main source of information about insurance policies and claims, including worker’s compensation. In other words, the Insurance Commissioner’s work touches almost every North Carolinian -- young and old, workers, motorists, patients, homeowners, firefighters, and business owners -- and should be held by someone who is on the side of the people.
I bring to the job my more than five years of experience as an elected representative in the North Carolina General Assembly, including my service on the Senate Commerce & Insurance Committee, my work as a litigation attorney, and my knowledge of the laws of the state as a graduate of the Duke University School of Law. I understand the impact of climate change on the frequency of weather-related losses and on insurance rates, and I support efforts to mitigate those risks. Most importantly, I care about North Carolinians like you who need affordable, reliable insurance coverage for their homes, vehicles, businesses, and healthcare.
My opponent, the Republican incumbent, "Rate Hike Mike" Causey, is an insurance industry insider, who forgets that he was elected by the people to be their voice. During his eight years in office, he has approved an unprecedented number of rate hikes, with two more on the way, and refuses to hold public hearings. Instead of a transparent process where insurance companies are required to provide proof under oath, subject to cross examination, to justify higher rates, Causey skips the public hearings and makes private settlements that allow rates to increase again and again. He says we should just trust that he's getting us a fair deal. There is a complete lack of transparency! He’s been caught in multiple scandals, making clear that he is not working for best interests of the people, and is known for his close ties to the insurance industry and consistent willingness to allow their profits to soar, while North Carolinians’ wallets get squeezed.
In January 2024, insurers requested an outrageous jump in homeowners' rates (42% average statewide and 99% on the coast), which is more than many people can afford. Yet when folks traveled from all over the state to speak at the public comment forum in Raleigh, Causey did not even show up to listen! I was there and I heard folks loud and clear.
We need a new Commissioner of Insurance who will do the job right, advocating for the people's best interests and forcing insurance companies to justify their rates at public hearings. I'll be that new leader and I ask for your support this year.
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Why Do we Elect the Commissioner of Insurance?
Read Natasha's Guest Column in the Asheville Citizen Times, published 3/3/24
Natasha HAS EARNED SEVERAL Key ENDORSEMENTS
See all of the people and groups endorsing Natasha Marcus for NC Insurance Commissioner at the Endorsements tab above.
Natasha on the Carolina democracy podcast
Listen to the "Badge of Honor" episode, where Natasha talks about why she's running for Commissioner of Insurance.
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