Welcome to Flip the Cap, the insurance industry’s premier podcast! In this episode, Kathryn Smith sits down with Jencap’s national practice leader for cannabis, Lee Woodruff, and Director of Business Development at Cannasure, Jim McErlean, to explore the ever‑changing cannabis insurance market. These cannabis experts unpack how state‑by‑state regulatory environments affect underwriting, highlight critical emerging coverages, and offer their #1 piece of advice for agents working with cannabis businesses. Our retail partners will gain actionable strategies to navigate the unique nuances of cannabis insurance and get a glimpse into the future of this market.

🎧 Tune in now to our new season of Flip the Cap, the industry's premier podcast that delivers insurance insights with a twist!

Episode Highlights Include:

1. 1. [1:17-04:06] Cannabis Insurance Market Trends: Reinsurance, Margins & Coverage Pressure

   2. [04:06-10:43] Essential Cannabis Insurance Coverages Agents Can’t Overlook

   3. [10:43-15:52] Tips to Navigate State Specific Regulatory Environments

   4. [17:44 - 21:47] Hard‑to‑Place Cannabis Risks: CBD, Hemp & Kratom Challenges

   5. [22:08-29:54] Hidden Gaps in Cannabis Insurance Policies—and How to Avoid Them

   6. [30:02-33:57] #1 Tip for Agents Selling Cannabis Insurance from Industry Experts

Welcome to Flip the Cap, the insurance industry’s premier podcast! In this episode, Kathryn Smith sits down with Michael Yovino, Jencap’s Wrap Up Construction Practice Leader, and Consolidated Risk Solutions’ President, Josh Rogove. Their discussion covers when wrap-up programs are warranted, the risks of not using a qualified TPA, and how to perform a cost benefits analysis for these programs. Mike and Josh break down the nuances of OCIPs (Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs) and CCIPs (Contractor-Controlled Insurance Programs), how they mitigate risks, and why proper administration is crucial for cost certainty and claims handling. If you're looking for insights on navigating construction insurance, minimizing risk, and maximizing cost efficiencies, this episode is a must-listen.

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Episode Highlights Include:

-What Wrap Up Construction Programs Cover

-A TPA’s Primary Role With Wrap-Ups

-Benefits of a Wrap Up Program for Retail Agents

-Pitfalls of Jurisdictional Variations, Including Construction Defect States

Welcome to Flip the Cap, the insurance industry’s premier podcast! In this episode, Kathryn Smith sits down with Jencap’s Ben Beazley, National Property Practice Leader, and Louis Reynaud, Vice President and Wildfire Strategist, to break down the best approach to wildfire underwriting and risk mitigation.

This episode offers retail agents tangible ways to best approach wildfire prone property risks, along with how to combat the ever-increasing severity and unpredictability of weather patterns.

Episode Highlights Include:

• 1:14-4:11 Industry progress that’s been made since 2020 wildfires

• 4:12-6:39 Key players working to restore stability in wildfire-prone areas

• 6:39-11:35 How to combat the ever-increasing severity and unpredictability of weather patterns

• 11:36-15:54 Tips for Retailers to successfully place wildfire risks

• 17:00-end Most viable path to restore stability with wildfire risks

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Learn more about Jencap’s property solutions here: https://jencapgroup.com/custom-solutions/property/.