DISB Empowers You Financially
DISB Empowers You Financially
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The mission of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking (DISB) is three-fold: (1) cultivate a regulatory environment that protects consumers and attracts and retains financial services firms to the District; (2) empower and educate residents on financial matters; and (3) provide financing for District small businesses.
Ep. 9: How to Avoid Scams
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.
Sep 12, 2023
28 min
Ep. 11: Title Insurance 101
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.
Sep 12, 2023
14 min
Ep. 7: Insurance Intelligence: Your Business Owners Policy
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.
Sep 12, 2023
15 min
Ep. 1: Explained: Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Declaration Page
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.
Sep 12, 2023
14 min
Ep. 8: How the DISB Student Loan Ombudsman Can Help You
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.
Sep 12, 2023
22 min
Ep. 12: Preparing for Homeownership
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!
Sep 12, 2023
29 min
Ep. 10: Life Insurance 101
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.
Sep 12, 2023
24 min
Ep. 2: Insurance Intelligence: Your Auto Insurance Declaration Page
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.
Sep 12, 2023
20 min
Ep. 3: Should Your Organization Form a Captive Insurance Company?
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.
Sep 12, 2023
6 min
Ep. 4: Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Banking—A New Frontier
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!
Sep 12, 2023
11 min
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