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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 – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division joins the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to update the status of the work of the COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force, consisting of state and provincial securities regulators, to identify and stop potential threats to investors stemming from the pandemic.

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.

The Tennessee Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners (Board) is pleased to inform you that on June 4, 2020, the Governor’s Office, working with the Economic Recovery Group (ERG), issued updated guidelines for close-contact businesses. The updated guidelines can be found here. As part of the Tennessee Pledge, these updated guidelines expand on the guidance previously issued on April 30, 2020 by focusing on social distancing measures rather than strict capacity limits, advancing the state’s reopening plan to help Tennesseans return to work safely and to provide services to consumers in a safe environment.

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans that qualifying beauty salons, barbershops, and nail salons are eligible for funds through Governor Bill Lee’s Tennessee Business Relief Program.

NASHVILLE — After months of quarantining, Tennesseans are taking to the Volunteer State’s beautiful lakes, rivers, and waterways in record numbers this year. Ahead of Tennesseans hitting the water for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds boaters and outdoorsmen to help keep this holiday and the summer safe by learning the potential hazards that could lead to electric shock drowning.

NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is committed to Governor Bill Lee’s plan to help safely reopen Tennessee’s economy and protect the public health from the spread of COVID-19 by urging Tennesseans to take the Tennessee Pledge.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the 300th life-saving alert by a smoke alarm installed through the “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” program.

NASHVILLE — In keeping with President Trump’s recognition of May as Older Americans Month, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) urges families and caregivers of older adults to report instances of elder abuse and learn the red flags that might indicate an elder is being preyed upon — either physically or financially.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office proudly recognizes three staff members recently chosen to serve on national and international organizations dedicated to improving firefighter training, building codes standards and public safety.