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TDCI reports Tornado Victims’ Insurance Policies Cannot Be Canceled For 60 Days
![]() Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Reminds Consumers To File Complaints If Policies Canceled. The Department has notified all licensed Tennessee insurance carriers that cancellations/non-renewals for non-payment of insurance premiums on all lines (health, home, and auto) will be suspended up to 60 days from the date of the loss. This affects policyholders in Benton County, Humphreys County, Dickson County, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Wilson County, Smith County, and Putnam County. “Governor Lee’s order demonstrates to consumers that our Department and all of state government stand with our fellow Tennesseans during rebuilding and recovery,” said TDCI Commissioner Hodgen Mainda. “These devastating storms may have been strong, but Tennesseans’ resilience is stronger. I am proud of the recovery efforts thus far and proud that we are helping keep Tennessee strong.” If consumers in an affected county discover a policy cancellation or if they have a question about their policies, they are encouraged to contact the department or file a complaint online or by phone at 615.741.2218. “If you were impacted by the March tornadoes and your insurance carrier cancels your policy for non-payment and will not reinstate you at no cost and at the same premium, contact our team immediately and file a complaint,” said TDCI Assistant Commissioner Rachel Jrade-Rice. “We are here to help Tennesseans recover and rebuild.” Last year, the TDCI team returned over $4.27 million to Tennessee consumers as a result of mediation efforts – a process where TDCI insurance investigators intercede between insurance companies and policyholders to get wrongfully denied claims overturned and paid for policyholders. The 60-day extension is not a waiver of a policyholder’s obligation to pay a premium. Where a delay in a premium payment appears to be the result of a disruption to the mail delivery system or to the policyholder’s displacement due to the tornadoes, TDCI has requested insurers work with the policyholder and take those circumstances into account before policy cancellation.
As part of rebuilding and recovery efforts, TDCI reminds consumers of the following:
Visit TEMA’s recovery resource page for information on disaster help and recovery. About the Tennessee Department of Commerce & InsuranceThe Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance protects Tennesseans through balanced oversight of insurance and regulated professions while enhancing consumer advocacy, education, and public safety. Our divisions include the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Insurance, Securities, Regulatory Boards, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, Tennessee Emergency Communications Board, and TennCare Oversight. SectionsNewsTopicsBenton County, Bill Lee, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Humphreys County, Insurance, Nashville, Nashville TN, Putnam County, Smith County, TDCI, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Tennessee Governor, Tornado, Wilson County |
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