North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 58. Insurance § 58-41-40. No liability for statements or communications made in good faith; prior notice to insurance producers

(a) There is no liability on the part of and no cause of action for defamation or invasion of privacy arises against any insurer or its authorized representatives, agents, or employees, or any licensed insurance producer, for any communication or statement made, unless shown to have been made in bad faith with malice, in any of the following:

(b) With respect to the notices that must be given or mailed to insurance producers under G.S. 58-41-15, 58-41-20, and 58-41-25, the insurer may give or mail that notice at the same time or prior to giving or mailing the notice to the insured.