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NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI), a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), has joined a $17 million settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (Edward Jones) resulting from an investigation into the broker-dealer’s supervision of customers paying front-load commissions for Class A mutual fund shares in light of later moving brokerage assets into fee-based investment advisory accounts.

NASHVILLE – Ahead of the start of winter on Dec. 21, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) remind Tennesseans that following some simple fire prevention tips today can help them stay warm and safe during the cold weather months ahead.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recent donation of over $38,000 in fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors by North America’s No. 1 home fire safety brand*, Kidde, to fire departments affected by Hurricane Helene.

NASHVILLE – While delicious home-cooked meals are a beloved Thanksgiving tradition, a cooking related home fire can spell disaster for you and your loved ones.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s growing population and the availability of insurance producer exams is contributing to the record-breaking number of licensed insurance professionals who work in the Volunteer State.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards welcomes accomplished accounting professional Gin Binkley as the executive director of the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy.

NASHVILLE – As part of honoring Tennessee’s veterans during the week of Veterans Day (Nov. 11, 2024), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Securities is spreading the message of saving among military members, their families, and caregivers during Veteran Saves Week (Nov. 12 – 15).

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that applications will be accepted starting Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, for $10 million in grants through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) reminds consumers who may be purchasing or changing their individual health coverage on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (“FFM”) for 2025 that Open Enrollment runs Friday, November 1, 2024 – Monday, January 15, 2025.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti are collaborating to help Tennesseans affected by Hurricane Helene by gathering crucial insurance data related to the hurricane while protecting consumers from bad actors. TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence recently notified property and casualty insurance companies they must provide insurance claim information related to Hurricane Helene to the Department via the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Regulatory Data Collection System in six monthly reports starting in November.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division, along with other state securities regulators, announce that a multi-million dollar agreement has been reached with GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG, a company based in Germany that operates in the fintech and banking industries, and GSB Gold Standard Bank LTD, more commonly known as “GS Partners.” The settlement also names Josip Heit, the principal and Chairman of the Board of GS Partners, and other affiliated organizations that are often collectively known as the “GSB Group.” 

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors remind consumers who are rebuilding after Hurricane Helene of the steps they should take to help ensure a smooth rebuilding process in the wake of this disaster.

NASHVILLE – In the wake of the devastating flooding caused in Tennessee and across the southeast by recent hurricanes, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission reminds car buyers to be alert for flood-damaged vehicles from other states being sold by scammers to unsuspecting Volunteer State consumers.

NASHVILLE – Tennesse Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (“TDCI”) is sharing important insurance and recovery information with Tennessee residents who sustained damages as Hurricane Helene swept across parts of Tennessee.