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Are you ready to dive into the world of investing?

Our investor guide is packed with strategies on investing wisely and avoiding financial fraud.

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Need help with student loans? The DISB Student Loan Ombudsman is here to assist DC residents with student loan concerns. Get guidance on repayment options, debt relief programs and more!

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Access the senior resource guide for essential tips and information to safeguard your financial well-being.

Senior Resource Guide

Access the senior resource guide for essential tips and information to safeguard your financial well-being.

Student Loan Ombudsman

Need help with student loans? The DISB Student Loan Ombudsman is here to assist DC residents with student loan concerns. Get guidance on repayment options, debt relief programs and more!

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Our investor guide is packed with strategies on investing wisely and avoiding financial fraud.

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DISB 2022 Black in Business Series - Resources to Start Your Business

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During Black Business Month, DISB hosts its first session on Resources to Start Your Business.

With panel guests from the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, DC Office of Tax and Revenue, and more, join us to learn about key resources and steps to start your small business. This is the first event of a three-part series on starting, funding, and growing your company.

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02/14/2025 Modified District Government Services for Presidents Day

02/07/2025 Mayor Bowser Encourages DC Residents to Take Advantage of Tax Season Resources, Celebrates 50 Years of the Earned Income Tax Credit

01/23/2025 District of Columbia Joins $17 Million Multi-State Enforcement Settlement with Edward Jone

01/16/2025 District of Columbia Joins $80 Million Enforcement Action Against Block, Inc., Cash App for BSA/AML Violations

11/19/2024 DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking Reveals Findings of Study on Potential Racial Bias in Auto Insurance Premiums

05/24/2023 DISB Testimony Prior Authorization Reform Amendment Act of 2023

02/08/2023 Fiscal Years 2022-2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

10/25/2022 Associate Commissioner Philip Barlow’s Testimony for Council Hearing on Three Insurance-related Bills: The Medical Malpractice Clarification Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0829), the Reproductive Health Care Insurance Coverage Expansion Amendment Act of 2022

09/22/2022 Commissioner Woods’ Testimony for Council Hearing on Bill 24-558: Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act of 2021

03/07/2022 DISB Written Testimony for Council Hearing on the Professional Employer Organization Registration Act of 2021

08/06/2020 Virtual Public Hearing: 2021 Proposed Health Insurance Rates

06/15/2021 Bowser Urges Vigilance in Protecting Seniors on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

05/28/2021 Health Insurance Fraud Totaling $3.8M Results In Prison Sentence

05/19/2021 DC health insurance marketplace: history and news of the state’s exchange

04/22/2021 DISB Celebrates April as Financial Literacy Month with Free Resources for District Residents

04/19/2021 Insurance in a Time of Transition: Highlights From the 16th Annual NFI Insurance Public Policy Summit

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Jul 10 2025 - 10:00

Capital to Cash Flow

DISB Orders New Plan to Dedicate GHMSI Excess Surplus

Department asking for public comment on new plan for dedication of excess surplus to community health reinvestment.

District Announces 2020 Health Insurance Rates

Three out of four insurers to reduce their rates.

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Capital to Cash Flow - Thu, Jul 10

Virtual

A workshop to help small business owners develop funding strategies and access capital.

Presented by:
The District of Columbia Departments of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) and Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)e

Who should attend:

Entrepreneurs
Small businesses
Start-ups
Nonprofits
Contractors

Questions:
DC BizCAP Contact: Aaron Fenwick or 202-442-7821
DLCP-SBRC Contact: Tamika Wood goes to [email protected]

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Watch and learn from DISB experts how to protect your financial interests.

Health Insurance Rate Review

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DISB reviews health insurance rate filings and welcomes public participation.

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DISB provides this resource to help residents locate missing or lost insurance policies and annuity contracts.

Listen and learn about topics that will help improve your financial interests.

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