Canopius Group

Canopius Group, a global specialty (re)insurer, today announced its capability to underwrite cannabis-exposed risks for privately owned and not-for-profit organizations. Coverages include Directors & Officers Liability (D&O), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), and Fiduciary Liability (FL).

The company can now write all types of cannabis-related risks, including transportation, distribution, plant handling, dispensaries and other ancillary supporting cannabis business in states where medical and recreational adult-use cannabis is legal. The offering is available on an open market basis through retail and wholesale brokers appointed with Canopius Insurance Services (CIS) and is available on Canopius U.S. Insurance paper.

In addition, the company has increased its cannabis liability offering for premises and products liability. These products are available through Canopius’ partner MGAs.