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NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed the second full week of April (April 10-16) as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week across Tennessee.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards announces that 137,887 applications for professional licenses were processed by TDCI in 2021.

NASHVILLE – The consumer protection work of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is earning national attention courtesy of a recent profile of TDCI Financial Services Investigator Monica Meeks in Fraud Magazine, a publication of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

NASHVILLE – During this time of troubling international conflict, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division cautions investors and securities firms to be vigilant of increased threats from cyberattacks and potential investment scams.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces that Daniel Clements will join TDCI’s Captive Insurance Section as an Assistant Director.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce that 62 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants as part of the $1 million Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.

NASHVILLE — Ahead of daylight saving time beginning this Sunday (March 13, 2022), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) remind residents that spring’s arrival is the perfect time to prepare their homes and families for any potential emergency that might arise in the months ahead.

NASHVILLE - With Tax Day (Monday, April 18, 2022) approaching, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards and the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy are sharing important tax-filing information to assist Tennessee consumers during this busy season.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces that remote testing for prospective insurance agents accounts for nearly 40% of all insurance producer exams so far this year.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) announces that $8.2 million was returned to Tennesseans through its mediation and restitution efforts in 2021.

NASHVILLE – As part of its ongoing effort to raise investor awareness, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division has issued an investor advisory alert regarding Decentralized Finance (DeFi), a relatively new blockchain-based set of financial services gaining popularity and acceptance. The advisory explains what DeFi is, the technology behind it, how DeFi lending works, as well as potential risks for investors and how consumers can avoid becoming a scam victim.

NASHVILLE —The Securities Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce “Principles of Personal Financial Literacy” virtual event to livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page, on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.

NASHVILLE — The Securities Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is proud to announce its work as a presenting sponsor of America Saves Week (February 21-25, 2022), an annual national campaign that encourages individuals and families to check-in on their finances by highlighting several key areas that contribute to financial stability such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, retirement, and reducing debt.

NASHVILLE — In celebration of February’s designation as Insurance Careers Month, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) celebrates the thousands of hard-working, compassionate insurance professionals who call Tennessee home.

NASHVILLE – Each year, February is designated as Earthquake Awareness Month. To raise awareness of the importance of earthquake preparedness, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers that earthquake insurance can lower consumers’ financial burden in the event of an earthquake, either great or small.