Here’s How to Find the Right Insurance Partner for Your Cannabis Business Without the Guesswork
With so many insurance agents claiming to be “cannabis specialists,” how do you know if you’re working with someone who truly understands your business and its unique risks? Here’s what to look for: Industry Commitment: Is your insurance partner genuinely invested in the cannabis industry? Do they advocate for its growth and understand the specific […]
Five Reasons Why Your Business Doesn’t Need Insurance/Agent/Risk Management
Are you tired of all those pesky insurance agents telling you how important it is to protect your business? Well, we’ve got news for you: they’re all wrong! Here are five rock-solid reasons why your business absolutely doesn’t need insurance, an agent, or any of that risk management mumbo-jumbo. 1. You’re Basically a Superhero Let’s […]
Who are the Best Cannabis Insurers in Michigan?
As the cannabis industry continues to grow in Michigan, many business owners are asking an important question: Who are the best cannabis insurers in the state? At Spire Insurance Solutions, we believe in providing honest, educational information to our clients and potential customers – even when it comes to discussing other insurance options in the […]
Blazing Trails: Overcoming Insurance Hurdles in the Cannabis Sector
The Early Days: A Tale of Innovation and Frustration Fifteen years ago, I encountered a pivotal moment that would shape my entire career trajectory: my first cannabis client. It was a time when the industry was still shrouded in legal gray areas and social stigma. Little did I know that this experience would become a […]
Social Engineering Attacks on the Rise- Don’t be a Victim!
First of all, what is a social engineering attack? Social engineering can be summarized as an act of manipulation, to trick someone into sharing sensitive information or unwillingly downloading malicious software. Social engineering attacks are incredibly successful, as they prey on one’s inherent trust in others. Regardless of the method, the common theme of these attacks […]
OSHA Electronic Reports Are Due March 2! What Businesses Need to Know
What should Cannabis companies look for in an insuranOSHA Electronic Reports Are Due March 2!ce provider? Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires certain employers to submit information from their OSHA Form 300A electronically. Affected employers must submit their reports using OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA). Affected establishments include: Establishments with 250 or more employees, if they […]
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 […]
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 […]
International Roadcheck Focus
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 […]