Department of Commerce and Insurance
Leslie Newman, Commissioner

Welcome to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI)

Our agency is available to assist individuals and businesses with our various divisions. This diverse agency protects the interests of consumers while providing fair, efficient oversight and a level field of competition for a broad array of industries and professionals doing business in Tennessee.

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The Tennessee Athletic Commission was enacted by Public Chapter No. 1149 of the Public Acts of 2008 creating the commission as an independent entity of State government administratively attached to the Department of Commerce and Insurance. The Tennessee Athletic Commission is comprised of nine members appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the Senate and Speaker of the House.

The Division of Consumer Affairs in concert with other state and federal agencies, is charged with the enforcement of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act and mediates or otherwise resolves more than 6,000 consumer complaints per year. The division also coordinates the department’s consumer education efforts.

The Division of Insurance regulates the 1,600 insurance companies and 90,000 agents that contribute more than $14 billion dollars to the state’s economy. This division includes agent licensing, consumer insurance services and fraud investigation.

The Division of Regulatory Boards houses 22 boards and commissions that enforce professional standards of conduct and statutory mandates for industries ranging from architects and engineering to contracting, cosmetology and accounting. These boards and commissions are empowered to take disciplinary action against license holders found guilty of violating laws governing their professions, and has a separate investigations unit.

The Securities Division regulates brokers-dealers, agents, investment advisers and investigates fraud. The Division also promotes investor education and the prevention of fraud in the securities industry.

The TennCare Oversight Division monitors the financial condition and timely payment practices of the health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and behavioral health organizations (BHOs) that contract to provide services to 1.4 million TennCare enrollees.

The Tennessee Emergency Communications Board is Administratively attached to the department and also known as the state E-911 Board. The Board serves as the state’s authority with regard to E-911 issues.

The Division of Fire Prevention includes the state’s building and safety codes enforcement operations, arson and explosives investigations and offers training for volunteer and career firefighters and codes officials through the state’s new Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy.

The POST Commission assists law enforcement through specialized training and investigative work.