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.
June 16, 2019
Blowing smoke: Legal risks of cannabisCannabis laws in Canada, the United Kingdom and the U.S. vary significantly and insurers must be aware of the nuances.
June 27, 2019
CBD takes center stage at FDA hearing on cannabis productsThe federal agency set a July 2 deadline for written responses to the issues raised in the hearing.
July 16, 2019
Managing marijuana's organic and hazardous wasteCannabis' unique qualities and strict regulations are expected to make waste handling a complex regulatory matter.
April 02, 2019
Two times marijuana fogged up homeowners' insurance claimsCoverage Q&A: As legal marijuana use becomes more pervasive nationwide, so too will cannabis-related insurance claims.
July 17, 2019
Cannabis in-house counsel have growing concerns over litigationFifty-six percent of cannabis in-house counsel believe they will need to increase legal resources to keep up with the market, says report.
August 24, 2018
Legal marijuana: Many insurers just won't touch itAllianz, Hartford and Nationwide are among large insurers that aren't covering marijuana-related businesses.
December 02, 2019
Insurance and the state of the cannabis unionThe cannabis insurance market is yielding a new crop of opportunities for 2020 and beyond.
December 03, 2019
Cannabis emerges as a multibillion-dollar industry in key statesA total of 33 states have legalized medical programs, and 11 states have legalized adult-use programs.
March 31, 2019
Legalized marijuana: Opportunity or time bomb? – Part 1The legalization of marijuana across the country raises multiple issues for carriers that are determining whether to enter into this new economy.
April 01, 2019
Examining the risks of legalized marijuana — Part 2There are many myths surrounding the manufacture and sale of legalized marijuana, but these enterprises are firmly positioned to grow a new industry.