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NASHVILLE — Tennessee consumers have enhanced consumer protections such as requirements that emergency call takers have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training as well as stronger laws prohibiting traffic citation quotas and falsifying insurance documents as part of new legislation enacted earlier this year by the Tennessee General Assembly.

NASHVILLE — As the final days of summer approach, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans that there’s never been a better time than today to renew their commitment to safety.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces that Joshua Clark joins TDCI as the new Director of Business Development for the Insurance Division. Clark brings a variety of diverse experience from the insurance industry to the role. As the Director of Business Development for the Insurance Division, Clark will focus on expanding the use of captives as a risk management solution for businesses.

NASHVILLE — Life insurance benefits totaling $5,546,340 have been located for Tennesseans so far in 2020 through a life insurance claims return tool offered by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI).

NASHVILLE — During the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office urges Tennesseans to consider the financial and physical risks that can arise from a fireworks-related mishap.

NASHVILLE — In an ongoing effort to protect Tennessee consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is alerting Tennesseans about national and state reports of fraud being perpetrated by scammers via bogus COVID-19 testing sites and phony telemedicine treatments.

NASHVILLE – In honor of National Insurance Awareness Day (Sunday, June 28), the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans of the importance of conducting an annual review of their insurance policies and assess their risks to ensure their coverages fit their current needs.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces that nationally recognized captive insurance executive and global leader Belinda Fortman will join TDCI as Captive Insurance Section Director.

NASHVILLE — Tennessee consumers have been repaid over $2.2 million so far in 2020 through the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) mediation efforts that resulted in denied claims being overturned for policyholders.

NASHVILLE — The arrival of summer means hot days, long afternoons, and time spent with family and friends boating, camping, and cooking out. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, recent severe weather across Tennessee, and the ongoing economic recovery have created new challenges and risks for Tennesseans this summer.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s older adults are oftentimes the targets of scammers, financial con artists, bad actors, and other abusers intent on causing them harm or stealing their financial resources and dignity.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is sharing important information with Middle Tennessee residents who sustained damage from Sunday’s storms about filing insurance claims, selecting contractors, home safety, and avoiding financial scams.

NASHVILLE – On the 10th anniversary (May 1 and May 2, 2020) of the Nashville Flood, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) urges all Tennessee homeowners to rethink flood insurance and make it a crucial part of owning or renting a property in the Volunteer State.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces that insurance policyholders in eight Southeast Tennessee counties affected by the deadly tornadoes and severe weather on April 12 and 13, 2020 cannot have their policies canceled for non-payment for 60 days.

NASHVILLE – In an effort to aid the State of Tennessee’s economic recovery, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces a new program to provide temporary insurance producer licenses to qualified individuals who have been unable to complete their licensing tests due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.