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 the
DISB Financial Empowerment Podcast series and listen to experts from DISB
discuss 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 Advisor
Angela King explain exactly what title insurance is, who it covers, and why it is
important to have. Angela also discusses the different types of title insurance
and the coverage each type offers.

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

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

Are you looking for ways to pay for college or repay your student loans? Listen to
our and learn how the DISB Student Loan Ombudsman can:

1. Help families and prospective students identify alternate sources of
funding and minimize student loan debt.
2. Show college graduates how to understand loan repayment options and
identify and qualify for debt relief programs.
3. Assist in the regulation of student loan servicers and the resolution of
complaints from borrowers.

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