NASHVILLE – Continuing a trend of savings for Tennessee employers and workers, workers’ compensation insurance premiums are likely to decline for most businesses in 2020 for the seventh consecutive year.
NASHVILLE – Christmas trees are among the cornerstones of holiday celebrations. They’re lovely reminders of childhood, family traditions, and natural beauty. But a Christmas tree can also be among the deadliest of household fire hazards when they aren’t properly maintained or when they’re kept near heat sources.
NASHVILLE – In an effort to better serve rural Tennessee insurance agents and their customers, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces the opening of three new third-party testing centers where individuals may take their insurance producer exams.
NASHVILLE – As Tennesseans consider their health plans ahead of the Dec. 15, 2019 deadline to enroll for coverage on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers of next year’s changes to Medigap plans and clarifies who is and who is not affected by the changes.
NASHVILLE – As families prepare to gather for Thanksgiving Day feasts this Thursday, Nov. 28, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Tennesseans that the recipe for holiday fire safety always includes adding good cooking safety habits.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and members of six volunteer fire departments will install smoke alarms across Cocke County starting at 8 a.m. (ET) on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Securities Division is warning Tennessee investors about how to avoid becoming a victim of a type of fraud known as affinity fraud.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards has released its latest Disciplinary Action Report, which compiles the actions taken by its boards and commissions during the month of October.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces that the “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” program will continue providing life-saving smoke alarms to Tennesseans in 2020 with the recent approval of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fire Prevention and Safety Grant.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers that Open Enrollment for health insurance coverage in 2020 on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) begins Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Tennesseans have until December 15, 2019, to apply for or re-enroll in coverage for the 2020 calendar year.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds Tennesseans to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting their clocks back one hour Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 at 2 a.m. (CDT) when daylight saving time ends.
NASHVILLE – Over 40 newly trained firefighters will graduate from the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) during a ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Murfreesboro.
NASHVILLE – Halloween traditions such as jack-o’-lanterns, trick-or-treating, and so-called “haunted houses” bring families and friends together each year to celebrate fall in festive, memorable ways. Unfortunately, Halloween’s activities also carry fire safety risks that could result in injuries or, worse, a fatality.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is providing tips to aid consumers about filing their insurance claims, selecting contractors, and avoiding scammers who might prey on them in the wake of severe weather this week that produced a reported EF-1 tornado in the Memphis/Shelby County area.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office announces that fire service training veteran Jeff Elliott has been appointed as executive director of the Tennessee State Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA).