Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Press Releases

• Published on September 25, 2020 - 15:47 GMT

  Attorney General’s Office and Commerce & Insurance Join CFTC to Stop Nationwide Precious Metals IRA, Bullion Coin Scheme

  NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office and the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance announced today that they are participating in a consolidated nationwide enforcement action to halt a fraudulent precious metals scheme that has …

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• Published on September 23, 2020 - 15:11 GMT

  State Fire Marshal’s Office Launches Fire Safety Campaign with Country Music Artist Tracy Lawrence

  NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announces a new fire safety awareness campaign highlighted by new public service announcements (PSAs) starring country music artist Tracy Lawrence. These PSAs are designed to educate …

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• Published on September 18, 2020 - 16:41 GMT

  State Fire Marshal’s Office Recognizes Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day in Tennessee on September 18

  NASHVILLE – In recognition of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day, which is recognized every year on September 18, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI), the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office and country music artist Tracy Lawrence are …

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• Published on September 17, 2020 - 16:59 GMT

  Some Tennessee BlueCross, Cigna Consumers to Receive Rebate Checks Starting in September

  NASHVILLE — Ahead of the start of the Open Enrollment period (Nov. 1 — Dec. 15) for 2021, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) advises consumers to be on the lookout for rebate checks from two insurance carriers that will be hitting …

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• Published on September 15, 2020 - 14:20 GMT

  TDCI Reminds Consumers About National Preparedness Month

  NASHVILLE — Disaster can happen anytime, anywhere and take many forms including severe weather, fire, flooding or earthquakes. In 2020, Tennesseans have faced peril from numerous events including multiple tornadoes, the spread of the COVID-19 virus and a …

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• Published on September 3, 2020 - 14:23 GMT

  TDCI Highlights Importance of Life Insurance During September

  NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) joins other state insurance regulators in recognizing September as National Life Insurance Awareness Month and reminds consumers that a life insurance policy can help families protect …

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• Published on September 1, 2020 - 18:08 GMT

  TDCI Approves Health Insurance Carriers’ Rates on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace for 2021

  NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces the approval of proposed insurance rates requested by six health insurance carriers offering coverage on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) in 2021. “Heading into 2021 …

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• Published on August 25, 2020 - 15:25 GMT

  TDCI: New Consumer Protection Laws Help Tennesseans

  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 …

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• Published on August 19, 2020 - 19:33 GMT

  TDCI’S Securities Division Participates in Coordinated International Crackdown on COVID-19

  NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI)’s Securities Division today announced its participation in the COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force, an international investor protection initiative to crack down on schemes related to the …

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• Published on August 19, 2020 - 16:54 GMT

  “Fire Aware” Campaign Assists Parents, Educators and Students Heading Back To School

  NASHVILLE —  With the recent start of the new school semester, nontraditional “learning pods” such as local businesses, houses of worship, homes, or other structures may be used as classroom space in order to improve social distancing and reduce the spread …

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• Published on August 10, 2020 - 14:02 GMT

  TDCI’s “Summer of Safety” Campaign Focuses on Helping Reduce Consumer Risk and Avoiding Scammers

  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. TDCI’s ongoing Summer of Safety consumer …

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• Published on August 4, 2020 - 18:23 GMT

  TDCI, State Emergency Communications Board Focus on Enhancing Statewide Cybersecurity

  NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance announces a partnership between the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TECB) and Mission Critical Partners (MCP), a leading mission-critical communications consulting and information …

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• Published on August 4, 2020 - 14:02 GMT

  Joshua Clark Joins TDCI as Director of Business Development for Insurance

  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 …

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• Published on July 29, 2020 - 17:02 GMT

  Commerce & Insurance Joins First Lady Maria Lee in Tennessee Serves Initiative

  NASHVILLE — On Monday, July 27, 2020, as part of supporting essential workers and first responders, Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee and Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Hodgen Mainda joined members of the Tennessee State …

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• Published on July 14, 2020 - 16:24 GMT

  Over $5.5M Located For Tennesseans Through Life Insurance Policy Locator Service

  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 …

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• Published on July 1, 2020 - 15:47 GMT

  TDCI Warns Tennesseans To Consider the Safety and Financial Risks of Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July

  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- …

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• Published on June 26, 2020 - 16:58 GMT

  TDCI Urges Consumers To Learn ‘Red Flags’ of COVID-19 Testing, Telemedicine Scams

  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 …

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• Published on June 26, 2020 - 14:51 GMT

  TDCI: Review Policies, Assess Risk On National Insurance Awareness Day (June 28, 2020)

  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 …

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• Published on June 24, 2020 - 15:16 GMT

  Captive Insurance Industry Leader Joins TDCI As Captive Insurance Section Director

  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.  Fortman, who moved to …

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• Published on June 22, 2020 - 16:11 GMT

  Tennessee Consumers Repaid Over $2.2M Through TDCI’S Restitution Efforts So Far In 2020

  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. Mediation is a …

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