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.
November 15, 2019
The SAFE Banking Act: High hopes for the cannabis industryDespite its progress, the SAFE Banking Act still requires the approval of the U.S. Senate and President to become law.
November 29, 2018
Pending legislation makes insurance available to hemp growersCongress is on the verge of fully legalizing hemp under a new farm bill agreement.
November 08, 2018
How the legalization of marijuana affects the employer-injured worker dynamicWhat does an employer need to know when dealing with an injured worker who is also using medical marijuana?
October 17, 2018
As states legalize pot, warnings issued on impaired drivingEvidence shows a substantial increase in drugged-driving deaths as opiate use soars and marijuana has become legal.
October 03, 2018
Cannabis coverage conundrum: Was this property claim doomed?One recent case raises several important insurance issues for policyholders and previews likely battlegrounds for future cannabis coverage disputes.
March 13, 2018
When marijuana collides with the claims industryCannabis claims can involve some unique customers and issues. Finding the truth will take a thorough investigation.
March 27, 2018
Marijuana and insurance policy disputesThe lack of uniform cannabis laws creates some coverage confusion for insurers.
May 28, 2018
Insurance is budding in California's cannabis industryNearly 22 years ago, California voters enacted a ballot measure legalizing the medical use of cannabis.
May 29, 2018
Medical marijuana & workers' comp: Burning questions that need answersHow will it be determined if the use of medical cannabis is reasonable for an injured worker?
April 24, 2018
Home used to illegally grow pot. Still a residence for insurance purposes?Homeowners allege that Auto-Owners improperly denied their insurance claim, which sought coverage for property damage due to an illegal marijuana grow operation.