DISB Empowers You Financially
DISB Empowers You Financially
DISB
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.
Helping Small Business Owners Access Capital
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 l...
Aug 6, 2024
18 min
Understanding Insurance for Small Businesses
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.
Aug 6, 2024
17 min
Building Generational Wealth: Creating Financial Legacies
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.
Aug 6, 2024
37 min
Understanding Insurance for Small Businesses
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.
Aug 6, 2024
30 min
Ep. 9: How to Avoid Scams
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.
Sep 12, 2023
28 min
Ep. 10: Life Insurance 101
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.
Sep 12, 2023
24 min
Ep. 11: Title Insurance 101
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.
Sep 12, 2023
14 min
Ep. 12: Preparing for Homeownership
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!
Sep 12, 2023
29 min
Ep. 1: Explained: Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Declaration Page
Did you know one of the most important pages of your homeowner’s insurance policy is the declaration page? In this episode of the DISB financial empowerment podcast series, you will learn about the declaration page and how you can use it to your advantage.
Sep 12, 2023
14 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 DISB financial empowerment podcast and uncover the mysteries of your auto insurance policy by understanding your declaration page and all the information it contains.
Sep 12, 2023
20 min
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