in the Cannabis Industry ROLLING STONED: A Coverage and Claims-Centric Review of Recent Lobbying, Legislative, and Legal Developments in the Cannabis Industry
PRESENTERS C. Benjamin Peoples, Partner, TT&H Joshua J. Bovender, Partner, TT&H Jeffery T. Criswell, Associate, TT&H Andrew Blasco, Executive Director, PAMCIG
OVERVIEW Current Laws Industry & Lobbying Underwriting & Coverage Claims
Goals Specific, Specific, Specific Writing Risks Based on the Market Completed by Cocktail Hour
Current Legal Obstacles & Issues Part I Current Legal Obstacles & Issues
Industry Goals, Lobbying Efforts, and Legislative Response PART II Industry Goals, Lobbying Efforts, and Legislative Response
History Involvement of Federal Government From West Coast to East Coast Development and Evolution of Programs
From “Seed to Sale” Growers & Cultivators Processors & Manufacturers Labs Transportation Dispensaries
Legislative & Lobbying Perspective Medical Benefits Taxation Black Market Reduction
Industry Direction Numbers of Patients Dollar Amount of Proceeds
Pennsylvania Specifics Program Elements Growers/Processors Dispensaries Labs Transportation
Pennsylvania Specifics (Cont’d) Program Estimates: Patient Potential Evolution
Pennsylvania Specifics (Cont’d) Pennsylvania Program Requirements Compliance Banking Insurance
Underwriting & Coverage Part III Underwriting & Coverage
Why Cover? Rapidly expanding market Limited competition (Higher premiums) Exposure to ancillary, non-marijuana, businesses Familiar risks and needs
Coverages Needed General Liability Products Liability Property Liability Workers’ Compensation Crop Liability Professional Liability Equipment Breakdown Business Interruption
Risks Requiring Coverage Growers Suppliers/Processors Dispensaries Caregivers Medical professionals Building owners Property managers
Considerations for Insurers State vs. federal law dichotomy Stigma Lack of access to banking Unchartered territory
Part IV Claims
General Concept New Risks Limited Actuarial Data Track Industry Development Old school song, new school beat
First Party Claims Property Business Interruption Equipment Breakdown
Third Party Claims General Liability Products Liability Crop Liability Professional Liability
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