NASHVILLE – Fraud costs organizations worldwide an estimated five percent of their annual revenues, according to a study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (“ACFE”). Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations analyzed 2,110 occupational fraud cases that caused a total loss of more than $3.6 billion.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) Assistant Commissioner Elizabeth Bowling was recently elected by her peers to join the Board of Directors for the North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”), the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection.

SUMNER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into theft allegations stemming from insurance-related activity in Sumner County has resulted in the indictment and arrest of six people.

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 Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, 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 2024 that Open Enrollment runs Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – Monday, January 15, 2024.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (“TDCI”) Securities Division is among 30 state regulators and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) participating in a settlement with a precious metals dealer and its owner for operating a nationwide $68 million fraudulent scheme targeting elderly and retirement-aged persons.

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office (“SFMO”) is alerting Tennessee business owners and residents about the alleged unlicensed and illegal activity of an individual who claims to be a SFMO inspector.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is alerting Tennessee residents about alleged illegal activity by the Canadian company Element Advanced Fire Protection.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) proudly announces a record-breaking amount of $13.08 million has been returned to Tennesseans so far in 2023 through TDCI’s Consumer Insurance Services mediation and restitution efforts.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed the week of Oct. 8 – Oct. 14 as Fire Prevention Week in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) is sharing information with Tennessee customers and business owners of Chattanooga-based Certified Public Accounting Firm JD Frost & Company.

Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office are warning consumers about a scam business that utilizes a forged signature of TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence.

NASHVILLE — As Tennessee students, faculty, and staff members return to universities and colleges this fall, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) recognize the importance of fire safety during Campus Fire Safety Month.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) is joining other insurance regulators across the nation to highlight the importance of life insurance during Life Insurance Awareness Month.

NASHVILLE — Ahead of National Financial Awareness Day on Monday, August 14, 2023, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (“TDCI”) Division of Securities reminds Tennesseans of the importance of financial planning to help build a stronger financial future for themselves and their families.