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Has the adoption of recreational cannabis laws affected workers’ compensation claims? A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute seeks to answer that question and others related … Read More » The post 102: How Recreational Cannabis Laws Have Affected Workers' Comp Claims appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Dispensaries may be getting a bit of a break on employment practices liability insurance in recent times as capacity grows and insurers get better at evaluating the risks … Read More » The post 101: A Softer EPL Market for Dispensaries, But Claims Are on The Rise appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

When we started our “bimonthly trip into the intersection of two industries that couldn’t be more different,” we were in the grips of a pandemic and cannabis legalization … Read More » The post Ep100: 100 Episodes Later And We're Still Looking Ahead appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

The Insuring Cannabis Podcast launched at a time of uncertainty — pandemic lockdowns, shifting regulations, and a rapidly growing cannabis industry. Now, 100 episodes later, we're still here, … Read More » The post The Insuring Cannabis Podcast – 100th Episode Alert! appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Insuring cannabis is far from a straightforward endeavor, so one would expect cannabis insurance claims to be a complex subject. One would be correct. Corey Tobin, a director … Read More » The post 99: Cannabis Insurance Claims – Insight from a Producer and Former Operator appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Cannabis beverages are a $1 billion and growing market, with some estimates calling for a $100 billion or larger market in the next decade. They are popular, but … Read More » The post 98: Cannabis Beverages Are Popular but Pose Interesting Risks for Insurers appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Testing for mold in cannabis products is a process that is being eyed lately as reports emerge that some level of “moldy weed” may be making its way … Read More » The post 97:What Insurance Pros Should Know About Testing for Mold in Cannabis Products appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

CBD, once considered a safer cousin to sell and to insure than marijuana, has become a bit of a gray area for regulators and insurers. That’s because of … Read More » The post 96: CBD's Gray Area an Opportunity for Insuring Cannabis Specialists appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Explore how robust risk management serves as the foundation for cannabis operators, with insurance as a vital backstop against unexpected losses. Watch this clip from the Insuring Cannabis … Read More » The post Risk Management: The First Line of Defense in Cannabis Insurance appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Explore the evolving landscape of cannabis insurance as industry leaders discuss cyber exposure, regulatory hurdles, and the implications of widespread business platforms on risk management. Watch this excerpt … Read More » The post Navigating the Complexities of Cannabis Insurance: Cyber Risks and Regulatory Challenges appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Explore how technological advances in the cannabis industry are driving new risks, including cybercrime and ransomware, as experts at the 2024 Insuring Cannabis Summit share insights on risk … Read More » The post Insuring the Future of Cannabis: Navigating Risk in a High-Tech, High-Stakes Industry appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

The cannabis industry has made significant strides in security, standardizing systems nationwide while dispelling concerns over crime and property values in communities.Watch this excerpt from the Insuring Cannabis … Read More » The post How Evolving Security Measures are Shaping the Future of Cannabis Businesses appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Check out the Insuring Cannabis LinkedIn Live Wrap-Up! Join hosts Allen Laman and Elizabeth Blosfield as they highlight the biggest moments from this year's Insuring Cannabis Summit! This … Read More » The post The Insuring Cannabis LinkedIn Live Wrap-Up! appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

If you're short on time but in need of some good information to help you in your daily grind in the insuring cannabis space, boy do we have … Read More » The post Cannabis Summit CliffsNotes for the Busy Insurance Pro appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

As demand for hemp-derived THC drinks surges, brokers and buyers need to be prepared for its mainstream adoption, from backyard barbecues to major league stadiums, while navigating critical … Read More » The post Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Poised to Dominate Mainstream Venues appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Focusing on consumer needs is essential for driving business strategies and service improvements in the cannabis industry, ensuring reforms align with market demand. The Insuring Cannabis Summit 2024 … Read More » The post Consumer-Centric Cannabis is Shaping Business Needs appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Explore how Washington, Oregon, and Colorado's well-established cannabis industries offer valuable lessons in overcoming regulatory challenges and scaling for success, as California continues to grapple with its unique … Read More » The post Future of Cannabis Insurance: Insights from the Most Mature Markets appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Experts highlight the importance of safeguarding cannabis properties from external threats while discussing potential improvements in auto liability with evolving technology. In this sneak peek from the Insuring … Read More » The post Securing Your Cannabis Business: Property Risks and Auto Liability in a Changing Landscape appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Cyber insurance experts in the cannabis industry discuss unexpected cyber risks, such as hardware vulnerabilities in point-of-sale systems, and explore the evolving landscape of cannabis insurance in a … Read More » The post Unveiling Hidden Risks: Cyber Claims, Data Breaches, and the Cannabis Industry's Insurance Challenges appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Join us at this year’s Insuring Cannabis Summit on Tuesday, September 17th! This live online conference explores the fast-growing world of insuring cannabis, hemp, and CBD. Expert panels … Read More » The post Don’t Miss Out on the Cannabis Event of the Year! appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

The buzz around descheduling has been growing louder as the elections near. The subject has been side-barred over political quarreling over the years, but just what it means … Read More » The post EP. 94: What Descheduling Could Mean for Insuring Cannabis appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

A lawsuit filed last month against the popular cannabis vape brand STIZZY alleging a teenage user developed cannabis-induced psychosis could be a harbinger of things to come if … Read More » The post EP. 93: STIIZY Suit Bringing Cannabis Labeling Issue to Light appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Is workers' compensation insurance treated the same for the cannabis sector as any other industry? Are claims different? What about the risks? Kevin Tarango, director of Cannabis and … Read More » The post EP. 92: Workers' Comp in Cannabis is Just Another Day at the Office appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Think you've heard it all when it comes to the sort of information that is sometimes left off policy forms? Think again. Kieran O’Rourke, underwriting manager for Cannasure, … Read More » The post EP. 91: Cannabis Insurance Underwriter on Surprising Info Left off Forms, Best Practices appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Want further proof that the cannabis industry is no longer the “red-headed stepchild” it is too often viewed as? Just ask TJ Frost. Frost is the president of … Read More » The post EP. 90: Captive for Cannabis a Sign of Respect, Industry Maturity? appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Commercial auto is a tough topic in any business segment, and as I like to make mention of a lot, it's tougher still for cannabis businesses. This brings … Read More » The post EP. 89: A Hard Look at Commercial Auto, Telematics and Cannabis appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

The devil is always in the details, and if you're a cannabis business with a lot of product and cash to protect – as many dispensaries happen to … Read More » The post EP. 88: ‘Fine Lines' Cannabis Brokers and Operators Should Keep an Eye on appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

As we head into the final month of the first quarter, one would think we should have a good idea what the year in business – and the … Read More » The post EP. 87: How Do Insuring Cannabis Specialists Feel About 2024 with Most of Q1 Done appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Insured losses from severe convective storms in the U.S. continued to rise during the third quarter, surpassing the $50 billion mark for the first time, according to Aon … Read More » The post EP. 86: Cats and Cannabis Operators appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

There's been ample coverage on what states will be hot for cannabis and those who work to insure cannabis businesses – especially on the Insuring Cannabis podcast – … Read More » The post EP. 85: Selling Insurance to Cannabis Businesses in Newly Legal States in 2024 appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Don Jergler speaks with Erich Schutz, cannabis insurance specialist and practice leader at Jencap, about a transformative journey navigating personal challenges when his son, Wallace David, was diagnosed … Read More » The post Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Triumphs – A Follow-up Interview appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Erich Schutz has been a cannabis insurance specialist since around the time it first became legal. He even adopted a “cannabis ninja” nickname. However, Schutz, cannabis practice leader … Read More » The post EP. 84: Insuring Cannabis Pro Finds Hope, Improvement for Son in CBD Trial appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Morgan Fox with NORML has a good handle on the current odds facing the SAFER Banking Act. But even with the world in turmoil and the eternal unrest … Read More » The post NORML's Morgan Fox on SAFER Banking's Odds, What Next appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

SAFE Banking was a much-introduced and more often-sidelined federal bill to provide a safe-harbor for banks doing business with cannabis operators. The new manifestation, the Secure and Fair … Read More » The post EP. 83: SAFER Banking and What it Means for Cannabis Insurance Specialists appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

In sales, you always hear about the big fish. Conversely, catering to new companies, or what some would call business babies or startups, may seem like a chore. … Read More » The post EP. 82: Specialist Focuses on Baby (New) Cannabis Companies appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Hemp is often a side-note in conversations about the cannabis industries, but hemp has far greater growth potential than most people probably think. That's according to a new … Read More » The post EP. 81: Hemp Market's Growth Potential May be Bigger Than You Think appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Michigan cannabis sales are a great story. Sales there reached another record in July, hitting $277 million for the month, and look to head well over $3 billion … Read More » The post EP. 80: Michigan Cannabis Sales a Boost for Insurance Brokers appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

With all the changes in the cannabis market in the past year, one area of insurance that has remained surprisingly far in the background is reps & warranties … Read More » The post EP. 79: A Look at Reps & Warranties in a Changing Cannabis Market appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Some cannabis insurance brokers are seeing better conditions for their cannabis clients – lower rates, better terms. It could be that other industries are just catching up to … Read More » The post EP. 78: Are Insurance Conditions for Cannabis Catching up with Other Businesses? appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

You don't hear a lot about insurtech and cannabis, but one firm aims to change that paradigm.  SquareRisk principals also say they aim to transform the wholesale distribution … Read More » The post EP.77: Cannabis Insurtech a Sign of More to Come in Cannabis? appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Cannabis operators are beefing up security, and in some cases they are custom fortifying, in hopes of making a case to carriers for lowering premiums. One well-known cannabis … Read More » The post EP. 76: Cannabis Operators Custom Fortifying to Make a Case to Carriers appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

For some reason the podcast format seems to lend itself to the cannabis world. There are more cannabis focused podcasts than one can count. And they vary broadly … Read More » The post EP. 75: The Universe of Cannabis Podcasts: Education, Fun, Advocacy, Insurance appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

In the second in a series of episodes within the Insuring Cannabis podcast focused on science, we learn about cannabis extraction. Starting with an extraction 101 explainer, we … Read More » The post EP. 74: The Science of Cannabis Extraction appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Insurance professionals specializing in cannabis across the nation in the last few years have gone from few and far in between to too many to count as cannabis … Read More » The post EP. 73: Carrier-Broker Relations Evolving as Insuring Cannabis Matures appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

At first glance, it would be tempting to write off ventures like Behavior Labs or reepher, as consumer-oriented endeavors with little more than passing interest for insurance professionals … Read More » The post EP. 72: What Cannabis Insurance Pros Should Know About ‘Behavior Products’ appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

In the first in a series of episodes within the Insuring Cannabis podcast focused on science, we learn about toxicology and cannabis. Starting with a sort of toxicology … Read More » The post EP. 71: The Science of Cannabis and Toxicology appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Our last episode focused on identifying opportunities for brokers in a tough market, so this episode we decided to stick with a theme and cover some outtakes from … Read More » The post EP. 70: Selling Cannabis Insurance in Tougher Times appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Cannabis tax revenue in Colorado fell nearly $100 million in 2022, while California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington all saw sales fall as the industry began its first downturn. … Read More » The post EP. 69: The Green Rush May be Gone but Cannabis Businesses Still need Pickaxes appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Magic mushrooms are a class of drugs in a promising industry referred to broadly as psychedelics, a market that some believe will reach more than $8 billion in … Read More » The post EP. 68: A Waning Green Rush Led Some Cannabis Insurance Specialists to Dig into Magic Mushrooms appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

All the news on cannabis lately has been on the flower glut in long-legal states, legalization efforts, new products coming to market, and the various risks operations face. … Read More » The post EP. 67: Environmental Risks for Cannabis Operations Lurking Beneath Headlines appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Model regulations that states can follow for their cannabis industries may be just around the corner. Such guidelines are in place for state insurance regulators from the NAIC. … Read More » The post EP.66: Cannabis Regulators Group Mapping Clearer Guidance for States appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.