Articles by Don Jergler

The Ups and Downs of Insuring Tribal Cannabis

There are numerous hurdles that cannabis businesses must get over to get properly insured – price, availability, exclusions, marijuana being federally illegal – but those hurdles may be multiplied for Tribal cannabis operations. Numerous tribes across the nation are participating …

California Commissioner Calls on Insurers to Do More to Boost Wildfire Prep

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara called for property insurers in the state to step up and do more to help residents and businesses deal with wildfires. Lara on Thursday gave an update on the actions and communities in the state …

NOAA: Hot is the New U.S. Climate Normal

It’s hot, get used to it. That might be the clearest takeaway from a message out from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Tuesday, which gave us a glimpse of the “new normal” in a changing climate. NOAA releases …

Insuring Cannabis Webinar Take Home: Carriers, Brokers Waiting on Sidelines

There may be many more carriers and brokers waiting on the sidelines of the insuring cannabis sector to get in than most may realize. That was among the messages delivered by experts during Insurance Journal’s webinar in mid-April, How Insurance …

Insuring Cannabis Webinar Take Home: Carriers, Brokers Waiting on Sidelines

There may be many more carriers and brokers waiting on the sidelines of the insuring cannabis sector to get in than most may realize. That was among the messages delivered by experts during Insurance Journal’s webinar in mid-April, How Insurance …

Industry Watchers Weigh-in on ‘Concerning’ California Workers’ Comp Bills

A handful of workers’ compensation bills make their way through state Legislature every year that catch the attention of those watching the space — for better or worse. A few bills this year have a pair of industry watchers more …

Industry Watchers Weigh-in on ‘Concerning’ California Workers’ Comp Bills

A handful of workers’ compensation bills make their way through state Legislature every year that catch the attention of those watching the space – for better or worse. A few bills this year have a pair of industry watchers more …

Cannabis Broker Spotlight: Kamel with All-Risks Got into the Budding Business to Help a Friend and He Hasn’t Regretted It

Editor’s note: This part of a series of profiles on cannabis brokers, in which Insurance Journal explores why and how these folks got into the business, the ups and downs of insuring cannabis, as well as a few tips for …

Three Dozen California Bills Focus on Wildfire, Others Are Concerning for Insurance Industry

Roughly three dozen pieces of California legislation are directly related to wildfire, and while those bills should hold much interest for the insurance community, there are other bills making their rounds that should draw a great deal of concern. So …

Groups Opposing Bill to Create California Medical Provider Network Option for Workers

A California bill to establish a statewide medical provider network for employees is raising a few eyebrows. Assembly Bill 1465 would require the administrative director of the state’s workers’ compensation system to establish a statewide medical provider network, called the …