Marijuana and the Insurance Industry
Cannabis businesses face unique risks and challenges, and insurance slowly gaining its footing on how to properly insure this budding industry.
April 10, 2020
Is a cannabis patent war on the horizon?Cannabis business clients may soon face new patent-related risks.
January 21, 2020
Does workers' compensation have to reimburse for medical marijuana?A court case questions whether an employer should reimburse an employee for the prescribed use of medical marijuana after a work-related accident.
January 13, 2020
Cannabis businessowners policy approved in NevadaThis comprehensive policy provides coverage for cannabis manufacturers, distributors, processors and dispensaries.
January 29, 2020
Calif. DOI clears hurdles for potential licensees with cannabis convictionsCertain individuals with past cannabis convictions can now pursue insurance-related licenses under Commissioner Lara's directive.
January 14, 2020
Practical considerations for insuring cannabis, hemp & CBDThe conflict between state and federal laws puts traditional federal "rights" out of reach for cannabis businesses and insurers.
July 17, 2019
13 P&C insurance concerns related to legal cannabisWhile some carriers worry about marijuana's legal status, others are concerned about their competitors getting ahead.
July 30, 2019
New bill aims to help cannabis businesses obtain insuranceThe bill would establish a 'safe harbor' that would prevent federal criminal prosecution and civil liability for agents, brokers and insurers.
July 29, 2019
Florida governor wants new hearing in major cannabis caseThe state argues that an appellate court's decision "leaves Florida's medical marijuana program in 'a regulatory twilight zone'."
February 04, 2019
Insuring cannabis companies remains problematicCarriers working with marijuana companies still face legal and regulatory challenges — despite the booming marijuana legalization movement.
July 09, 2019
Employee marijuana use: Are organizations prepared?More than one-third of business owners say they are not yet prepared to manage the impact of legalized marijuana on the workplace.