DISB Empowers You Financially

The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) regulates financial services entities and empowers, protects and advances residents and small business owners in their financial journeys. Join DISB as we delve into the essentials of small business insurance. Discover the types and ways to access business insurance to protect your business against unexpected challenges and help it thrive in the District.

The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) regulates financial services entities and empowers, protects and advances residents and small business owners in their financial journeys. Explore essential strategies with DISB on achieving and sustaining financial health and wealth. Learn expert tips on wealth accumulation, preservation and effective ways to pass it on. Listeners will be empowered to navigate their financial journeys with confidence and success.

The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) regulates financial services entities and empowers, protects and advances residents and small business owners in their financial journeys. Join DISB as we delve into the essentials of small business insurance. Discover the types and ways to access business insurance to protect your business against unexpected challenges and help it thrive in the District.

The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) regulates financial services entities and empowers, protects and advances residents and small business owners in their financial journeys. Explore how the DISB DC BizCAP Program, the District's innovative business funding initiative, helps support local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Hear first-hand how the program can help you start or expand your business including eligibility criteria and ways to navigate the funding landscape.

Are you thinking of buying a home in the District? Tune in to this episode of theDISB Financial Empowerment Podcast series and listen to experts from DISBdiscuss the process of buying your first home, common mistakes made by first-time homebuyers, and more!

Do you need title insurance? Listen to DISB Property and Casualty Policy AdvisorAngela King explain exactly what title insurance is, who it covers, and why it isimportant to have. Angela also discusses the different types of title insuranceand the coverage each type offers.

Join DISB Associate Commissioner for Insurance Phillip Barlow as he discussesthe basics of life insurance--the importance of life insurance, who it benefits andthe differences in types of life insurance.

Scams. Most everyone has received some sort of scam solicitation, but what canyou do to protect yourself? Listen to DISB Director of Enforcement andConsumer Protection Brian Bressman as he reviews a variety of harmful scamsand how to identify, avoid and report them.

Are you looking for ways to pay for college or repay your student loans? Listen toour and learn how the DISB Student Loan Ombudsman can:1. Help families and prospective students identify alternate sources offunding and minimize student loan debt.2. Show college graduates how to understand loan repayment options andidentify and qualify for debt relief programs.3. Assist in the regulation of student loan servicers and the resolution ofcomplaints from borrowers.

Are you a small business owner who needs insurance? If you are, this episode isjust right for you. Not only do we explain what a business owner’s policy is, butwe also discuss who this type of insurance is right for and how business ownerscan save on the cost of business insurance.

Do you have an issue that needs to be resolved with a financial servicesprovider? The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking can help!Tune in to learn about the types of complaints DISB handles and how and whento file a consumer complaint.

Scams associated with foreclosure prevention come in many shapes and sizes. Inthis episode, DISB investigators discuss the different types of mortgageforeclosure prevention scams, what scammers usually say, and key signs thatyou are being solicited by a scammer.

Want a crash course in cryptocurrency and its impacts on banking? In thisepisode, we review what cryptocurrency is, the use cases of cryptography, theconcept of decentralization and more!

What is captive insurance? Can it help address your company’s insurance needs?Get the answers to these questions and more by tuning into this episode of ourpodcast all about captive insurance and decide whether it is right for you.

Thought you knew everything there was to know about your auto insurance?You can find great information on the declaration page. Tune in to this DISBfinancial empowerment podcast and uncover the mysteries of your autoinsurance policy by understanding your declaration page and all the informationit contains.

Did you know one of the most important pages of your homeowner’s insurancepolicy is the declaration page? In this episode of the DISB financialempowerment podcast series, you will learn about the declaration page and howyou can use it to your advantage.