Starwind Equipment Logo

Specialty Insurance Solutions for the Cannabis Industry

Delivering tailored insurance solutions for businesses operating across the cannabis supply chain. Our program is designed to provide comprehensive protection with a seamless underwriting process, ensuring stability and long-term success for our partners.

With national reach, industry expertise, and market-leading capacity, the Starwind Cannabis Team offers solutions that eliminate friction, enhance coverage certainty, and deliver value-driven insurance products to brokers and insureds alike.

GET IN TOUCH TODAY:

seed2sale@starwindins.com

Become a partner here.

Starwind Equipment Excavator Graphic Image

Available Coverages

  • Property (with Equipment Breakdown)
  • Cannabis Crop, Goods-in-Process, and Finished-Stock
  • General Liability
  • Products and Completed Operations
  • Product Withdrawal Expense
  • Crime (including Money + Securities, Employee Dishonesty, and Forgery + Alterations)
  • Cargo/Inland Marine (Property and Cash In-transit)
  • Workers Compensation
  • Professional Liability

Ancillary Coverages Available

  • Bonds
  • Cyber Liability

Target Customers

  • Retail and Dispensaries (Medical, Recreational, and CBD Only)
  • Wholesalers
  • Distributors/Transporters (Including B2B/B2C Delivery Services and Non-storefront)
  • Warehouse and Storage Facilities
  • Manufacturing (Including Solvent-Based Extractors)
  • Processors (1st + 3rd party)
  • Testing Labs (Licensed and Accredited with the State
  • Landlords/Lessor’s Risk Only (LRO)/Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
  • Cultivators (Enclosed Greenhouses are Eligible)

Key Differentiators

  • Ease of Doing Business Through Exclusive Proprietary Rate/Quote/Bind Agency Portal
  • Easy Submission via Starwind SOV Upload
  • One-time Account Data Entry, with Updates Yearly at Renewal, or as Required
  • No Confusing 10+ Page Application Needed/Required
  • No Maximum Number of Locations
  • Minimum Premiums as Low as $250
  • No Crop Table or Sub-limited Coverage Based on Plant-cycle
  • Cannabis Crop/Inventory Paid at Market Value
  • Ability to Issue a Single Policy for Multiple States
  • Full In-house Underwriting Authority Means Quick Turnaround

Package + Workers Comp Eligibility

  • Eligible in All States Where Cannabis and Hemp are Legal
  • Monoline Coverage Available
  • New Ventures are Eligible
  • Locations with TIVs over $50M are Ineligible
  • All Cannabis Related Workers Compensation Classes Eligible

Submission Requirements

  • Completed Starwind Statement-of-Values (SOV)
  • Location/Operations State-issued Cannabis License Number(s)
  • Loss-Runs Currently Valued Within 60 Days
    (If Available)
  • Target Premiums or Expiring Premiums
    (If Available)
  • Current Experience Modification Worksheet
    (If Available)

Insurance Program Carrier

Package Carrier

  • AM Best rated “A” (Excellent) FSC X
  • Licensed in all 50 states

Workers Compensation Carriers

  • AM Best rated “A” (Excellent) FSC VII
  • Licensed in all 50 states

Professional Liability Carrier

  • AM Best rated “A” (Excellent) FSC IX

Why choose Starwind Cannabis?

At Starwind Cannabis, we are reliable. We understand the fast-paced insurance landscape and have built our model around ease of doing business, ensuring seamless underwriting, competitive pricing, and strong carrier backing.

Our cannabis program reflects our commitment to specialization and broker support. Backed by 'A'-rated AM Best carriers, our program offers comprehensive coverage for dispensaries, cultivators, distributors, and more. With real-time compliance tools, white-labeled marketing resources, and streamlined claims handling, we help brokers succeed. Let's connect and grow together.

Background Image

Resources + Articles:

  • The Starwind Cannabis Statement of Values (SOV) 
  • How We Prioritize Broker Success and Prepare for a Cannabis Program Launch
  • The Future of Cannabis Insurance: Empowering Brokers with Starwind
  • Why Brokers Trust Us: A look into our Starwind Cannabis Program
  • Partnering For Success: Grow Your Book of Business with Starwind's Cannabis Program
  • The Power of Bundling: Simplifying Cannabis Insurance for Brokers and Operators
  • Avoiding Pitfalls in Cannabis Insurance: How to Choose the Right Program
  • Introducing Workers' Compensation for Cannabis Busineses
  • The Power of Nurse Triage: A Game-Changer for Cannabis Operators

Get in touch:

Starwind Cannabis is here for all your coverage needs. Please reach out to learn more!

GET IN TOUCH TODAY:

seed2sale@starwindins.com

OUR OFFICE

156 W 56th Street, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10019