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By Kristen Bacon The 2020 election season saw a 100% win rate for state marijuana legalization ballot measures. As more states legalize marijuana, the market for cannabis insurance is rapidly expanding. Additionally, states are transitioning from legalization to their first sale must faster than ever, as detailed in a recent Marijuana Business Daily article. With […]

“We could see an uptick in product claims related to acute bodily injury, whether it be from allergic reactions, poor labeling, or incorrect dosage yield….in the age of social inflation, these claims are becoming all too common.” Keith Distel, Casualty Team Leader and Marijuana Liability Subject Matter Expert of Admiral Insurance, and Ben Rozema, Director […]

Massachusetts legalized medical cannabis in 2012 and adult use cannabis in 2016. As of now, there are 547 licensed cannabis businesses and counting. Mark Sawyer, Senior Vice President of Corcoran & Havlin Insurance, was one of the first cannabis insurance brokers in Massachusetts. We asked Mark to share some of his experiences in one of the […]

As the legal cannabis and hemp industry in the United States continues to grow, more insurance agents are stepping into the market. That means more agents knocking on the doors of your clients, directly competing for business. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing, as going the extra mile for your clients allows you […]

Referrals are a great way to build your book of business. Not only are they a cost-effective strategy for growing your client list, but they also tend to be stronger leads with a better chance of becoming a customer. When referrals come directly to you, you can spend less money on marketing and less time […]

As the cannabis and hemp industry continues to grow, new dispensaries are establishing themselves around the country. For many dispensary owners, this is the first time they are running a cannabis and hemp business and possibly, their first time running their own business in any industry. As an agent, your clients will be looking to […]

It’s no surprise that the rapidly-expanding marijuana industry has become a large opportunity for insurance brokers and agents. However, this highly complex industry presents a unique set of challenges. Cannabis-related businesses have many of the same needs as any other industry — from property coverage to product liability — but with such a new and […]

The marijuana business is just that—a business. Big business. In 2017, legal sales of marijuana (medical and recreational) reached $8 billion. With more than half of U.S. states having legalized some form of medical or recreational marijuana, and more states expected to do so, legal sales are projected to reach $22 billion by 2022. That’s […]

Growing a successful business in a niche industry can be a challenge. And, as the marijuana insurance industry evolves and shifts over time becoming more competitive, you may find yourself having to get more and more creative in order to increase your list of clientele. Consider these tips: Revisit your target clientele and goals Oftentimes, […]