Those of us working in the cannabis industry remember last year’s recall in Michigan. The cannabis recall was the largest in the state’s history, costing over 400 dispensaries nearly $200 million worth of product. But recalls can exact a toll beyond just lost product. In response to recalls, cannabis businesses are faced with costs related to...
With public opinion warming and state legislation loosening around cannabis, a new type of venue is hitting the social scene. Cannabis consumption lounges—sometimes called cannabis bars—are popping up across states that have legalized recreational marijuana. Consumption lounges provide a new opportunity in a very promising market, yet they come...
Cannabis industry experts at BDSA Analytics project the global sales of cannabis will increase by 22% over last year’s figures, reaching $35 billion in 2022. The legal cannabis market is poised to grow 20-30% per year and is expected to reach $50 billion by 2026. As sales of legal cannabis continue to grow, so will its impact on the insurance...
The cannabis industry is expected to see exponential growth over the next few years. Market experts project the industry to hit $45B in 2025 and up to $100B over the next 10 years. That growth will only be possible if growers, processors, laboratories and retailers are able to successfully mitigate risk. The various processes involved to take...
Cannabis is now legal in 38 states and medical marijuana is being used to treat multiple conditions, including cancer, chronic pain, and PTSD. While the FDA hasn’t approved marijuana to treat health issues, some doctors are recommending it to their patients, and courts are debating whether medical marijuana should be an approved treatment method...
Also referred to as errors and omissions insurance or an E&O policy, professional liability insurance is coverage for professional services such as accounting, medical or healthcare, and legal work from claims filed by their clients for acts of negligence. Many of the professionals working in these fields don't have an accurate understanding...
The sale of legal cannabis is projected to reach $20 billion within three years. With 33 states passing laws to legalize medical cannabis and 11 allowing recreational marijuana, the insurance industry is beginning to take notice.
It’s challenging to keep up with the ever-evolving commercial insurance needs of the cannabis industry. Laws are changing – new business types and applications are entering the marketplace – classifications have blurry lines – and insurance coverage needs are a moving target.
Determining the proper classification for cannabis businesses is not one you want to take a gamble on. If you bet on a specific class code and it isn’t accurate, your client could suffer significant premium penalties at the time of an audit or worse – costly coverage gaps.