Cannabis businesses often experience an uphill battle, from legalization challenges to obtaining financing, since most banks will not work with companies that sell marijuana products. However, once the business is up and running, many owners feel that the battle is won, and they ramp down their
Why Transporting Cannabis Without Insurance is a Gamble
Cannabis businesses often face significant challenges in securing insurance for their companies. Due to marijuana products still being illegal on the federal level and the high risks associated with storing and transporting cannabis, many insurers do not deem such businesses as acceptable candidates
The Biggest Mistakes Cannabis Business Owners Make When Buying Insurance
As an industry slated to reach $45 billion in value by the end of 2025, cannabis continues to surge in popularity thanks to broader legalization and cultural trends. In some locations, as many as 88% of the population are in favor of legalizing cannabis nationwide. Given the enthusiasm behind the
A Step-by-Step Guide to Streamline Purchasing DICE Insurance
Film studios must carefully evaluate their insurance needs regularly to keep up with their productions' evolving challenges. For many, DICE insurance is a complete solution to many issues that film creation can face. However, securing DICE insurance the right way is just as important as choosing a
How To Budget For Film Production Insurance In Pre-Production
Films rely on the pre-production period to plan and get things in order before the project starts in earnest. While it may seem as though this time is more relaxed compared to active shoots, the reality is that pre-production can be even busier than the main event! Part of the challenge during this
Does Film Production Insurance Protect Your Rentals?
Film projects rely on hundreds or even thousands of pieces of equipment. It is often unreasonable to expect a studio to own all of these devices, tools, and vehicles. Most productions will rent at least a portion of their equipment, but this presents its own challenges: how much equipment should
When Short Film Insurance Isn’t Enough, You Need DICE Insurance
Creating a film is challenging, and tackling multiple projects in one year is even more so. Because of the additional complexities associated with manning numerous productions, most film studios struggle to understand how to build insurance protection. Rather than purchasing a single short film
Common Production Problems Solved With DICE Insurance
DICE insurance (documentary, industrial, commercial, and educational) is a staple in the film industry for its broad spectrum of protection. While every studio should carefully review its insurance needs and select policies that address the risks it may face during production, having generalized
DICE Insurance Stories: Learning From the Film Industry’s Biggest Claims
The film industry is one of the most thriving sectors in the U.S. economy and worldwide, generating hundreds of billions of dollars. However, with this thriving success comes high levels of risk as well. From lost footage to cast injuries, a lot can go wrong on and off set. For film studios, a