NASHVILLE — With the arrival of summer and warmer weather, Tennessee homeowners frequently launch home improvement and renovation projects that can add beauty, increase comfort, and improve a property’s value. Unfortunately, scammers, bad actors, and fly-by-night contractors can create headaches and frustrations for unsuspecting consumers.
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared Thursday, June 15, 2023, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Tennessee.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) announces that the accounting firm Myers and Stauffer LC will begin administering pharmacy reimbursement external appeals on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
NASHVILLE – May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, and the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (“TDCI”) encourages all Tennesseans to consider protecting one of their most important assets – their paycheck.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) is sharing policy coverage information with Tennessee policyholders of the North Carolina based Southland National Insurance Company (“SNIC”).
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”), the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (“POST”), and the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (“TLETA”) recognize the commitment, dedication, and sacrifices of Tennessee law enforcement officers during National Police Week (May 14-20).
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) announces that Tennessee has now licensed its 1,000th risk-bearing entity since the Captive Insurance Section began licensing this unique risk-management tool for businesses.
NASHVILLE – To raise public awareness of the critical role that building codes play in ensuring safe communities, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) are raising awareness of the importance Building Safety Month in Tennessee.
NASHVILLE – National meteorologists are forecasting above average rainfall across a large portion of the U.S. this spring including most of the Mississippi and Cumberland river basins, which could include significant portions of Tennessee.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Securities Division (“TDCI”) announced today that it has joined a multi-state settlement with Robinhood Financial LLC, which will pay up to $10.2 million in penalties for operational and technical failures that harmed main street investors.
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) proudly announces that Robert Judson “Jud” Jones has joined the Department as TDCI’s Director of Pharmacy Benefits Manager (“PBM”) Compliance.
NASHVILLE — As tax refunds begin hitting Tennesseans’ bank accounts, many consumers will be using their refund money to buy a new or pre-owned vehicle. Unfortunately, the excitement of buying a vehicle can quickly turn to disappointment if you’re the victim of an unscrupulous auto scammer.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of Tennessee’s volunteer firefighters during Volunteer Firefighters Week (March 5 – March 11, 2023).
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (“TDCI”) Division of Regulatory Boards and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission are alerting Tennessee consumers that the recent nationwide closure of American Car Center stores may affect Tennessee consumers who have purchased a vehicle from this company. A memo from the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission about this situation can be found here.
NASHVILLE – As part of its ongoing effort to raise investor awareness, the Tennessee Securities Division has issued an investor advisory alert regarding self-directed IRAs, an IRA held by a custodian that allows investment in a broader set of assets than most IRA custodians permit. The advisory explains in more detail what a self-directed IRA is, the associated risks of fraud and how consumers can avoid becoming victims to a scam.