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County risk manager says state insurance investigators found no criminal activity in Travis suit; commissioners defended by insurer
Summary
Rockingham County’s safety and risk manager told the board Travelers Insurance provided representation to commissioners named in a 2023 suit and that the North Carolina Department of Insurance closed its inquiry finding no evidence of criminal activity; he called public accusations against staff and insurers baseless and defamatory.
Chris Elliott, the county’s safety and risk manager, addressed claims raised in recent public comments and a complaint filed with the state Department of Insurance, telling the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 16 that the insurer — Travelers — had provided defense for commissioners named in a 2023 lawsuit and that the state’s inquiry had been closed without finding criminal activity.
Elliott described how insurers handle claims, including reservation‑of‑rights letters and investigations…
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