Social Engineering Attacks on the Rise- Don’t be a Victim!

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. […]

OSHA Electronic Reports Are Due March 2! What Businesses Need to Know

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 […]

Are Your Product Liability Limits Enough?

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 […]

8 Reasons Why Your Cannabis Business Needs Cyber Insurance

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 […]

Tips for Finding the Right Cannabis Business Insurance

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, […]

International Roadcheck Focus

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 […]

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

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 […]

5 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2021

5 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2021 Health benefits costs are almost certainly going to rise in 2021. They’ve been trending upward for years—over 50% in the last decade, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation—and the current state of economic uncertainty over COVID-19 won’t slow things down. Realistically, after enduring months of business […]

How Can I Save Money on My Business Insurance?

How Can I Save Money on My Business Insurance? 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 […]

The Dangers of Misclassifying Employees on Workers Compensation

The Dangers of Misclassifying Employees on Workers Compensation 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 […]