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.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is sharing new guidance related to helping protect consumers from surprise or “balance billing” related to the costs of treatment for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Over the past few weeks, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has suddenly and severely impacted personal lives and business operations around the world. This Tennessee Captive Insurance Specific Guidance Regarding COVID-19 is intended to serve as a resource for the captive industry in Tennessee by addressing commonly asked questions and concerns during this challenging time. A larger Department-wide COVID-19 FAQ is available here.

NASHVILLE – In the wake of Easter weekend storms that devastated parts of Hamilton and Bradley counties, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is sharing information about filing insurance claims, selecting contractors, and avoiding financial scams to help affected consumers make a speedier recovery during this difficult time.

NASHVILLE – In an effort to aid Tennessee consumers, business owners and employees affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) requests that licensed insurance companies in Tennessee work with restaurants and employees to ensure that restaurant em-ployees now engaged in delivering food options during the pandemic are fully insured either under their personal automobile policy or via a restaurant’s commercial automobile policy.