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  • Thursday, August 30, 2018 | 08:06am

    NASHVILLE – Labor Day is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a final summer getaway or host or attend an outdoor event with family and friends. As the long holiday weekend approaches, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) divisions of Consumer Affairs and Fire Prevention are offering safety and consumer tips to help ensure the holiday is safe and scam-free.

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  • Wednesday, August 29, 2018 | 07:22am

    NASHVILLE – Tennessee was recently honored for its growth in the captive insurance marketplace with the Domicile of The Year (Less Than 200 Captives) award at the 2018 U.S. Captive Review Awards. Open to all states with active captive legislation, the awards ceremony highlights captive insurance regulators and service providers who have excelled in the past year.

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  • Monday, August 20, 2018 | 08:38am

    NASHVILLE – Being prepared for a home fire is particularly crucial for adults aged 65 and over. Statistics suggest this segment of the population faces increased risks for fire-related deaths and injuries. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urges older adults and their caregivers to take necessary steps to stay safe from fire dangers.

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  • Friday, August 10, 2018 | 10:02am

    NASHVILLE – While matches and lighters are useful resources to adults, curious children may use them to unintentionally start fires. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is urging parents to talk to their kids about the safe uses of matches and lighters, while ensuring these tools are stored in a secure location out of children’s reach and sight.

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  • Thursday, August 09, 2018 | 07:56am

    NASHVILLE – Flooding is the most common and expensive natural disaster in the U.S., according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Floods cost our nation nearly $8.2 billion annually. Yet, a 2016 Insurance Information Institute poll found that only 12 percent of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance. In Tennessee, most homeowners don’t have flood insurance. To raise awareness of the importance of flood insurance, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) offer tips and information to help consumers better understand the importance of flood insurance.

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  • Tuesday, August 07, 2018 | 07:55am

    NASHVILLE – Flooding is the most common and expensive natural disaster in the U.S., according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Floods cost our nation nearly $8.2 billion annually. Yet, a 2016 Insurance Information Institute poll found that only 12 percent of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance. In Tennessee, most homeowners don’t have flood insurance. To raise awareness of the importance of flood insurance, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) offer tips and information to help consumers better understand the importance of flood insurance.

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  • Thursday, August 02, 2018 | 08:52am

    NASHVILLE – As technology is increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, scammers are using these new tools to reinvent their schemes and swindle unsuspecting consumers. To help raise consumer awareness, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is reminding Volunteer State residents to be on the lookout for con artists using technology as their platform to perpetrate scams.

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  • Monday, July 30, 2018 | 07:58am

    NASHVILLE – Stop, drop, and roll is one of the oldest and most well-known fire safety messages, but it’s not the only fire safety message you or your family should remember during a fire emergency. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds parents that children may get the ‘stop, drop and roll’ message confused with other equally important home fire safety messages. With a new school year on the horizon, the SFMO is encouraging parents to talk to their kids about when to stop, drop, and roll.

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  • Monday, July 23, 2018 | 08:31am

    NASHVILLE – If you’ve gone on vacation in a resort-populated area, it’s likely you’ve been offered to join a timeshare seminar. With vacation season in full swing, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is offering tips to help consumers avoid common scams and potentially unfair or deceptive sales tactics involving timeshares.

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