You Asked, We Answer – Navigating the Cannabis Insurance Marketplace
Michigan CannTech Expo As Michigan continues to evolve in the Cannabis business, hemp, laws, and regulations, you can join thousands of industry professionals to gain information on this expanding market. Join the Spire Insurance Solutions team at the Michigan CannaTech Expo in Mt. Pleasant, MI on 4/20 and 4/21. Our team will be there with other Michigan licensees, entrepreneurs and […]
Are Your Product Liability Limits Enough?
Have you wondered if product recalls actually happen in cannabis? Well, in Michigan, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency recently issued a recall for several products due to unreliable test results. This recall could be impacting over 400 sales locations throughout the state in what may be the largest cannabis recall in Michigan’s short history. While an MRA investigation is […]
What Are “Gram Shop” Laws in Michigan?
Public Act 55 of 2021 was approved by the governor and filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2021. Director Andrew Brisbo of the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) communicated details of this amendment to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA) in the Advisory Bulletin found here. This amendment adds section 11a, which prohibits licensees […]
8 Reasons Why Your Cannabis Business Needs Cyber Insurance
So, you most likely are wondering now “Why does my cannabis business even need cyber liability policy?” Great question! In short, small and medium-sized businesses are vulnerable targets and statistics show they have become the global favorite for cyber criminals. The odds of a cyber breach against a business are continuing to rise due to the […]
Tips for Finding the Right Cannabis Business Insurance
It is no secret that the cannabis industry is booming! The United States legal cannabis market is projected to double in size to $41.5 billion by 2025 according to a recent New Frontier Data report. Only four states have no laws relating to legal marijuana use — Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota, according to the National […]
What Is Social Engineering and What Does It Mean for My Cannabis Business?
On February 4, 2021, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) issued announced that there had been recent social engineering attacks against MRA licenses. The MRA informed marijuana businesses about incidents of fraud or attempted fraud and common themes of this include: Licensees were contacted about an upcoming MRA inspection but this contact was not done by […]