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Enforceability of Cannabis Coverage Remains Hazy

While the number of states that have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use continues to grow, the cultivation, sale, distribution and possession of marijuana remains illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This dichotomy has caused uncertainty concerning …

Results: Cannabis Webinar Live Polls

Which will have the biggest impact on cannabis and insurance the rest of this year and into next? COVID-19 33.22% Vaporizer bans and related illnesses 13.36% Legalization 19.52% Legislation (SAFE Banking, CLAIM Act) 24.66% CBD products and the FDA 9.25% …

Legal Actions That Insurance Pros in the Cannabis Biz Should Pay Attention to

Lawsuits and legal concerns in the cannabis business are too numerous to count – just like with many other industries – but there are few that insurance professionals in the business should keep an eye on, according to cannabis legal …

Your Template to Write an Awesome Insurance Job Advertisement

A job description is the most important step to launch your recruiting project because: It’s the advertising piece that generates excitement about your company. It’s the information you put on paid job boards. It’s what you use to screen qualified …

Raising Workers’ Total Health With Workers’ Comp The Many Ways a Job Affects a Worker’s Well-Being

Workers’ compensation leaders are being urged to move away from thinking primarily about how best to prevent and treat a worker’s physical injury to considering how to help the whole worker. It’s a daunting assignment given the variety of ways …

Florida to Grant Temporary Agent Licenses Amid Testing Freeze

The Florida Division of Agent and Agency Services will resume its ability to begin processing insurance agent licenses despite the closure of testing centers around the state, under a directive from Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis. This directive issued April 17 …

Aon Executives, 70% of Employees Taking Pay Cuts Amid Coronavirus Uncertainties

Aon announced it will temporarily cut the pay by 50% of the company’s named executive officers in response to the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, 70% of its global workforce will see a 20% reduction in their salaries, while approximately 30% …

Florida Directs Workers’ Comp Insurers to Comply with COVID-19 Treatment Order

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has issued an informational memorandum to all insurers and entities authorized to write workers’ compensation insurance providing guidance on the treatment of policyholders affected by COVID-19. The memorandum is in response to Chief Financial …

Engaging Prospects During COVID-19

It’s not the dog in the fight; it’s the fight in the dog. Are you ready for the fight? And what fight is that? It’s the fight for the buyer’s mind. Most buyers are very confused right now. For that …

Pilot Sues Colorado Hotel Over Dismissed Exposure Charge

A United Airlines pilot whose charge of indecent exposure was dismissed sued the Denver, Colo. airport hotel where his arrest occurred. An attorney for Andrew Collins filed the lawsuit against The Westin Denver International Airport in U.S. District Court in …

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