Marijuana Dispensaries and Retailers Insurance

Marijuana Dispensaries and Retailers Insurance

The marijuana industry continues to expand as more states legalize the use of marijuana. As the market increases, insurance offerings specially tailored to the cannabis industry have appeared. While marijuana dispensaries and retailers insurance includes the same basic coverage as any other business that sells a product or service, they also face a unique set of risks brought on by the nature of their product. In response to this, cannabis industry insurance policies are being developed to address exposures that are not covered by standard policies.

Cannabis Industry Insurance Policy Types

GDI Insurance Agency, Inc. can provide protection to your marijuana industry business.

• Delivery and Distribution – whether your business delivers from the grower to the dispensary or your dispensary delivers to buyers, we’ve got you covered with a commercial auto insurance policy.
• Processors and Manufacturers – Analytics, extraction, cultivation and biochemistry are all part of what you do. Understanding the risks associated with those regulations, GDI Insurance Agency, Inc. provides coverage that includes product liability insurance and product recall.
• Growers and Cultivators – We know that cultivators have a wide range of risks including fire, theft, equipment breakdown, and crop damages. We provide a full line of insurance policies for total protection including crop insurance, product liability and business interruption insurance.
• Dispensary – There are many risks with dispensaries including employee theft, vandalism, fire, cyber attacks, theft, and workers compensation. We offer general liability insurance, product liability insurance, property insurance and workers compensation insurance built to give you a peace of mind.
• Testing Laboratories – Testing of cannabis products have increasing local and state involvement. Protect your business with general liability insurance and professional liability for marijuana testing labs.

Marijuana Crop Protection

If you grow your own marijuana, crop insurance can protect against potential damage or disruption that could occur during the production cycle. Depending on the policy, some or all stages of the growth cycle are covered.

• Living Plant Material: Plants in any stage of growth, from seed to point-of-harvest.
• Harvested Plant Material: Mature, harvested plants that are not yet ready for sale.
• Finished Stock: Mature, harvested plants that have been processed and are ready for sale.

Policies vary on the limits of coverage, but most do not protect against losses caused by the inabilities of growers to properly cultivate cannabis or seizure or damage resulting from the actions of a government agency. Most policies will require an inspection of the growing facilities to identify any potential hazards that could increase the chance for a loss. It is also common for policies to require that a there be an operating security system installed at the facility. 

Product Liability: Marijuana Dispensaries and Retailers Insurance

No matter how rare the occurrence, there is always the possibility that someone could become ill from ingesting an edible cannabis product they purchased from you. This could result in them taking legal action. Product liability coverage will protect you from damages and legal fees in the event that one of your products causes harm to its user. Product liability insurance usually requires the manufacturer of such products to comply with all state health codes involving food production and may also require some additional contingencies to ensure a quality product is offered to the customer.

Raid Coverage

Even in states where marijuana is legal, individual counties or cities can have their own regulations in place. In many areas, the right to distribute marijuana stands on shaky legal ground that can create an unsure future for dispensary owners. Because of this complicated legal situation, it is not out of the question for city or state agencies to raid dispensaries or growing facilities even when their owners are operating within the constraints of the law. Raids can be a major disruption to your regular business operations as they can involve property damage, seizure of product and equipment, and even the possible arrest of you or your employees.

Raid coverage helps owners recoup their losses, including any related legal fees, after a raid as long as the charges against them are dropped or if they are acquitted or found not guilty. The policy does not activate if the policyholder is found guilty of any of the crimes that prompted the raid. Raid coverage is offered at a state level for those states where marijuana is legal. Policies cannot cover damages caused by federal raids—from agencies such as the DEA—as marijuana, for medical use or otherwise, is still considered illegal on a federal level.

Count On the Experts

Specialized insurance coverages for the unique risks faced by dispensaries and retailers are still new to the market. The experts at GDI Insurance Agency, Inc. are here to educate you on your options and guide you through the process. We can help make sure that the coverage you receive is the best fit for your operation.

Call us today at 209-634-2929 to learn how we can help you protect every facet of your cannabis industry business.

Human Resources for Cannabis Industry

At GDI Insurance Agency, Inc. we offer a full HR platform included for all of our business clients. You have full access to all of the OSHA safety compliance reports and training.

Access to:

• A Living Handbook – Access and build a customizable living handbook.
• Compliance – HR tools, document library, checklists and best practices.
• Learn – Access, assign courses and get your certificates.
• Benefits Document Creator – Access and create benefits compliance documents.

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GDI Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Trusted Business Insurance Experts

As one of the fastest growing agencies in California, GDI Insurance Agency, Inc. is able to provide its clients with the latest and greatest of what the insurance industry has to offer and much, much more. The GDI team has developed an “insurance cost reduction” quoting plan, that provides you with the best coverage at the best rate!

We are headquartered in Turlock, CA, with locations across the heart of California’s Central Valley, Northern California and beyond to provide a local feel to the solutions and services we provide our clients. We pride ourselves on exceeding our client’s expectations in every interaction to make sure that our client’s know how much we value and appreciate their business.

Contact us today 1-209-634-2929 for your comprehensive cannabis industry insurance quote!