Commissioner Causey Highlights Distracted Driving Dangers in Charlotte
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joined traffic safety advocates at a news conference in Charlotte on April 15, 2026, to mark Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The Commissioner cited NHTSA data attributing 3,208 deaths to distracted driving in 2024 and warned that cell phone use while driving is the leading cause of crashes, also contributing to rising auto insurance rates.
Commissioner Schmidt Offers Severe Weather Insurance Claim Assistance to Six Kansas Counties
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt is offering assistance to residents, businesses, and insurance agents affected by severe weather in Chase, Franklin, Linn, Lyon, Miami, and Osage Counties. The Department of Insurance urges anyone with insurance claim issues stemming from the storm to contact its Consumer Assistance Division for help.