Tips for Finding the Right Cannabis Business Insurance

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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 […]

International Roadcheck Focus

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CVSA Announces 2021 International Roadcheck Focus The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently announced that this year’s International Roadcheck has been scheduled for May 4-6, 2021. The International Roadcheck is an annual, three-day enforcement initiative that emphasizes the importance of commercial motor vehicle and driver safety through a blitz of high-visibility roadside inspections across North […]

What Is Social Engineering and What Does It Mean for My Cannabis Business?

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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 […]

How Can I Save Money on My Business Insurance?

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Let’s face it, most people want value when purchasing something. Whether that is a safe and reliable vehicle at an affordable price, quality craftsmanship in remodeling your home (without breaking the bank) or your business insurance package – quality and price are important.  So you may be wondering, how can I keep my insurance premiums […]

The Dangers of Misclassifying Employees on Workers Compensation

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One of the most common workers’ compensation premium fraud schemes occur when business owners intentionally misclassify their employees as independent contractors or subcontractors.  This is typically done to reduce not only their insurance premiums but also reduces or eliminates employee expenses such as: Workers Compensation Taxes (Social Security, Medicare, Federal & State unemployment, etc) Employee […]

What is Cyber Liability?

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Does your business have a cyber exposure? YES!  Let’s jump right to the point; every business has a need for Cyber Liability.  More than ever, we are seeing these cybercriminals targeting small businesses.  Although you may think of the big companies such as Sony, Target or Home Depot in recent years, it is now small mom-and-pop […]

Who’s the Boss After a Loss?

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Your Duties After a Loss As insurance professionals, we’re in the business to pay claims.  After all, that is why individuals, families and business owners invest money each year – to manage the risks that face them.  An insurance policy is called a “conditional contract”.  This means that if the insured does X , the insurer will do […]

Clarifying New OSHA Record-keeping Requirements: Employers Must Electronically Submit 300A Data

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Clarifying New OSHA Record-keeping Requirements: Employers Must Electronically Submit 300A Data Recently, the Trump administration along with OSHA has made the decision to roll back part of their Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses final rule.  With this change, employers no longer need to electronically submit the 300 or 301 forms but must still comply with […]