NASHVILLE – Going back to school is an exciting time for students and parents. As the school year gets underway across the Volunteer State, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (“TDCI”) reminds consumers that education doesn’t stop in the classroom. TDCI’s Insurance Division offers insurance tips and reminders to help make your back-to-school season go smoothly.

NASHVILLE – The Securities Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) has announced that investors who purchased retail precious metals from Lear Capital will receive compensation as a part of Lear’s bankruptcy plan. State securities regulators had been investigating Lear for deceptive securities and commodities activities and misleading marketing at the time of the company’s bankruptcy.

NASHVILLE – Extreme weather patterns such as tornadoes, wildfires, and flash-flooding have claimed lives and destroyed property across the U.S. so far this summer – and the peak of summer is still ahead.

NASHVILLE — Patriotic firework displays are a mainstay of American Fourth of July celebrations. Unfortunately, consumer fireworks can pose a hazard to Tennesseans’ health and safety

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) is proud to announce that over $7.4 million has been returned to Tennesseans so far in 2023 through its mediation and restitution efforts.

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.