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District of Columbia

DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB)

File a complaint about a denied pet insurance claim. DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB)reviews claim-handling practices for all property & casualty insurance — including pet insurance — sold in District of Columbia.

Contact

Commissioner
Karima M. Woods
Mailing address
1050 First Street NE, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20002
Phone
202-727-8000 · email [email protected]
Typical response timeline
45 days

When to file with District of Columbia

  • Your carrier-side appeal has been denied (you've exhausted at least one round of internal appeal)
  • The carrier failed to respond to your appeal within their published response window
  • You believe the carrier handled your claim contrary to its own published policy
  • You suspect a pattern of unfair claim-handling practices at this carrier

Note on scope

DISB confirms receipt of complaints within 3 business days and aims to complete cases within ~45 days — among the more transparent timelines in the country. DISB regulates 'banks, insurance companies, student loan servicers, mortgage lenders, check cashers, service contracts, investment advisors, and appraisal management companies'.