NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND | Risk Mitigation in a Risky Market: Environmental Insurance and Legal Solutions For Cannabis Businesses
Hosted by Shipman & Goodwin and Risk Strategies | Webinar
On-Demand 1 Hour
WHEN:
On-Demand 1 Hour
Why do cannabis businesses need environmental insurance? Cannabis companies face a complex patchwork of state and federal laws and regulations, but insurance solutions are often overlooked. This presentation will explore the specific environmental risks cannabis operators face, options for site pollution policy and coverage specifics. Panelists will:
- Discuss the specific risks inherent to the cannabis industry and the need for environmental insurance
- Provide an overview of the legal landscape for cannabis businesses on a state and federal level
- Discuss the far reach of strict joint & several liabilities for the cannabis industry
- Review specific environmental legal exposures at each stage of the cannabis lifecycle and strategies to mitigate risk
- Evaluate the role of PFAS regulations and specific considerations for manufacturers and packagers
- Provide an overview of the structure/coverages available associated with environmental insurance
- Provide insight into the environmental insurance underwriting thought process
Moderator:
- Joe Quarantello, Senior Vice President, National Environmental Practice Leader, Risk Strategies
Panelists:
- Jim McErlean, Business Development Manager, Cannasure
- Sarah Westby, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
- Alfredo Fernandez, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
- Amy Massey, Senior National Account Director, Risk Strategies Company
- Matt Root, Senior Underwriter, Berkley Environmental
- Alex Buschmann, Cannabis Practice Leader, Risk Strategies
