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.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) today requests that healthcare insurance companies in Tennessee provide employers and consumers with as much flexibility as practicable during the period of the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. TDCI urges carriers to maintain their existing insurance coverage, despite policyholders’ growing concerns about being able to meet deadlines to pay their premiums.

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is sharing the steps we are taking to adapt to the challenges created by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. While the challenges to overcoming this pandemic are ever-changing, the TDCI team is committed to providing continuity of service and first-class customer service to all carriers, producers, and stakeholders during this challenging time.

NASHVILLE – As part of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) ongoing tornado relief efforts, Tennessee insurance policyholders affected by the March 3, 2020 storms cannot have their policies canceled for non-payment 60 days per Governor Lee’s executive order.

NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) has issued guidance to Tennessee health carriers about coronavirus (“COVID-19”) in order to assist in combating this public health challenge.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces the licensing of Mattoon Insurance Company marking the creation of Tennessee’s 200th licensed captive insurance company.

NASHVILLE - February is National Earthquake Awareness Month, and the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) joins the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to remind consumers that earthquake insurance can lower consumers’ financial burden in the event of a devastating earthquake.

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces the recent promotion of Bill Huddleston to TDCI’ s Director of the Insurance Division.

NASHVILLE – In an effort to improve efficiencies and customer service, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces that non premium tax fees can now be paid electronically to the Department.

NASHVILLE – As part of a new outreach initiative, Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Hodgen Mainda and members of his leadership team visited this week with a variety of West Tennessee stakeholders to discuss Tennessee’s insurance market.

NASHVILLE – Losing weight, stopping smoking and spending more time with friends and loved ones are all popular New Year’s resolutions. Those resolutions aren’t just good for your health; they can be good for your finances, too. Studies have shown that living a healthy lifestyle can also save you money on insurance costs and physicians’ bills.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces today that over $31.4 million was located and returned to Tennesseans in combined life insurance benefits/annuities and monies returned through the Department’s mediation efforts in 2019.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance is alerting consumers that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the deadline to apply for or re-enroll in coverage for the 2020 calendar year on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) has been extended until 3 a.m. Easter Standard Time (EST) Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019.

NASHVILLE –Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Hodgen Mainda announces today that two longtime Tennessee captive insurance experts will assume new roles in the Department.

NASHVILLE – Continuing a trend of savings for Tennessee employers and workers, workers’ compensation insurance premiums are likely to decline for most businesses in 2020 for the seventh consecutive year.