Insurance for the Cannabis Industry

Shanti Eagle is the moderator of this BASF Insurance Section program co-sponsored with the Cannabis Section.

This panel will provide important risk management and insurance placement advice to those dealing with businesses involved in cannabis at any level. We will discuss current trends and developments in the evolving cannabis insurance market, as well as provide practical tips and things to be aware of when applying for insurance or handling claims. In addition, we will offer an overview of the varying requirements of different localities when it comes to insurance compliance for permitting purposes.

Topics
• Concerns and tips for insuring cannabis and cannabis-adjacent businesses
• State of the market, including risks that coverage is only recently available for and risks that still aren’t insurable
• Local insurance requirements for commercial cannabis insurance in California

Speakers
Camille Dixon
Statewide Program Manager & Director, Cannabis Insurance External Affairs, California Department of Insurance

Shay Gilmore
Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore

Martin Fox-Foster
Emergent Risk, Director of Claims, G2 Insurance Services