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The Insuring Cannabis Summit
The Insuring Cannabis Summit

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What Was Covered Summit Topics

The Virtual Summit explores the insurance challenges and opportunities facing today's cannabis industry, featuring real-world conversations with the people buying insurance, managing risk, and operating cannabis businesses.

What Cannabis Insurance Buyers Want

Hear directly from cannabis risk managers about their insurance programs, what coverages they're purchasing, what brokers do well, where they fall short, and how you can bring more value to your clients.

Inside a Cannabis Operation

Take a behind-the-scenes look at a cultivation and retail operation. Learn how cannabis businesses manage risk, where exposures exist, and what brokers should understand before quoting coverage.

Risk Management

Discover the operational risks facing cannabis businesses—from cultivation and processing to retail—and how insurance professionals can help clients reduce losses before claims occur.

Insurance Products & Market Trends

Learn which coverages are most in demand, how the marketplace is evolving, and where new business opportunities are emerging for agents and brokers.

Compliance & Regulatory Changes

Stay current on changing cannabis regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance issues that impact underwriting and coverage decisions.

Claims & Loss Trends

Explore real-world cannabis claims, emerging loss patterns, and lessons insurers and brokers can apply to better protect their clients.

Emerging Opportunities

Discover growing niches such as cannabis hospitality, infused products, hemp, and ancillary businesses that are creating new insurance opportunities.

Industry Experts Meet the Speakers

Our speakers are the best in the industry and will share their knowledge and insights with you.

Jesse Parenti

Jesse Parenti

Founder & CEO

JP Squared Consulting

Host
Don Jergler

Don Jergler

West Editor

Insurance Journal

Al Ochosa

Al Ochosa

Director of Insurance, Risk, and Safety (IRS) Compliance

Curaleaf

Michael DeNault

Michael DeNault

Practice Leader, Cannabis

World Insurance Associates LLC

Host
Patrick Wraight

Patrick Wraight

Director of Education

Academy Of Insurance

The Agenda

Explore our 2026 agenda while we build our 2027 lineup.

Panelists
Jesse Parenti
Jesse Parenti
Hosts
Don Jergler
Don Jergler

Part 1: Risk Management

Jesse Parenti , Don Jergler
Host Don Jergler will be talking with Jesse Parenti of JP Square Consulting about their insurance towers, what they've been buying, what brokers are pitching, and he interviews a consultant about what cannabis operation risks keep him up and night.
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Panelists
Al Ochosa
Al Ochosa
Hosts
Don Jergler
Don Jergler

Part 2: Compliance and Affordability

Al Ochosa , Don Jergler
Curaleaf’s Al Ochosa explores how cannabis insurance and risk management have evolved through better data, industry education and increased market competition. He also examines emerging challenges involving product liability, regulatory compliance and supply chain risk.
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Panelists
Michael DeNault
Michael DeNault
Hosts
Don Jergler
Don Jergler

Part 3: Insider Operation

Michael DeNault , Don Jergler
Michael DeNault of World Insurance Associates explores the evolving risks facing dispensaries, cultivators and manufacturers, from regulatory compliance and D&O coverage to crop valuation. He also explains why brokers must carefully examine policy exclusions, understand cannabis operations and build lasting client relationships to prevent costly coverage gaps.
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Hosts
Don Jergler
Don Jergler
Patrick Wraight
Patrick Wraight

Cannabis Trivia & Chatroom Q&A with Patrick Wraight

Don Jergler , Patrick Wraight

Join the Buzz: Throughout the summit, put your cannabis knowledge to the test! At the start and end of each presentation, a trivia question will be unveiled. Engage with fellow attendees by leaving comments and providing your answers to the trivia questions for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

And don't miss the chance to interact with Patrick Wraight, Director of Education at the Academy of Insurance, who will be in the chatroom ready to answer your insurance-related questions and share expert insights throughout the event!

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Jesse Parenti

Jesse Parenti

Founder & CEO

JP Squared Consulting

Parenti is founder & CEO of JP Squared Consulting, a risk management consulting firm. He has more than and more than 10 years of experience in the cannabis industry. He served on the Risk Management & Insurance Committee for National Cannabis Industry Association and on the California Cannabis Industry Association’s Retail, Delivery & Distribution Committee and Risk Management & Insurance Committee.

Don Jergler
Host

Don Jergler

West Editor

Insurance Journal

Don Jergler is the West Editor for Insurance Journal online and print magazine and also the Editor of Claims Journal. He is host of the popular Insuring Cannabis podcast found on insurancejournal.tv!
Al Ochosa

Al Ochosa

Director of Insurance, Risk, and Safety (IRS) Compliance

Curaleaf

Al is a passionate and energetic cannabis professional celebrating the wave of change sweeping across the globe! Al currently serves as the Director of Insurance, Risk, and Safety (IRS) Compliance at Curaleaf.   Al created this new position within Curaleaf in 2020.  The IRS Director is responsible for managing, administering and optimizing the Company’s global insurance portfolio as well as building and administering the Company's risk and safety programs, among numerous other duties.  Al reports directly to Curaleaf's Chief Accounting Officer and collaborates closely with the Legal, Compliance, Finance, People & Culture, and Real Estate, and Retail/Operations departments, to name a few. Curaleaf is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant.  Our vision is to be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the cultural, social and economic acceptance of cannabis.  Today in the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 17 states with 150 dispensaries and employs nearly 5,000 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Prior to Curaleaf, Al served as the Senior Director of Licensing & Corporate Relations for Cura Partners/Select, previously one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies on the West Coast. Cura Partners/Select was formed in 2015 and was acquired by Curaleaf in 2020. He had managed corporate relationships for Cura encompassing State regulatory agencies like OLCC, ODA, BCC, and CDPH as well as various local municipalities, associations, and surrounding communities. With an eye for precision, Al oversaw Cura’s licensing and permitting, risk management and insurance, facility oversight and construction, expansion planning, community outreach, and other special project management duties in all jurisdictions where Cura was operational. Prior to taking the leap of faith in 2015, Al worked for almost two decades as a commercial insurance producer with several national and regional insurance agencies based in the Portland, OR area.  Al, his wife of 26 years, and his two adult kids now reside in the Sacramento, CA area.  In his free time, Al enjoys spending time with family, exploring the outdoors and local food spots, and spinning House Music to bring the vibes!
Michael DeNault

Michael DeNault

Practice Leader, Cannabis

World Insurance Associates LLC

DeNault is the practice leader, cannabis for World Insurance Associates LLC, which includes management of personnel in sales, placement, service, claims, and loss control. He is also a board member on the Institute of Cannabis Science, and is on the policy committee of the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable.
Patrick Wraight
Host

Patrick Wraight

Director of Education

Academy Of Insurance

Patrick is the Director of Education at Insurance Journal’s Academy of Insurance, bringing together his deep industry know-how and love for teaching. He began his insurance career as a commercial underwriter for an MGA, focusing on niche markets like fire departments, ambulance companies, and home medical equipment dealers. It didn't take long for him to discover his knack for educating others, and soon he was designing and rolling out a new underwriter training program. He then became a trainer at one of Florida’s largest property insurers, training underwriters, agents, and claims professionals. Patrick has written numerous articles for Insurance Journal and My New Markets and is the co-author of Risk-Proof Your Business - The Complete Guide to Smart Insurance Choices. He speaks to audiences online and in-person all over the United States, including insurance professionals, the insurance curious, commercial lending professionals, and insurance executives from other countries. He is a collector of industry designations, including CPCU, ITP, CIC, and CRM, highlighting his dedication to lifelong learning. When he's not immersed in the world of insurance, Patrick loves hitting the road with his bride, spending time with his family, and helping his adult sons navigate the rollercoaster ride of adulthood.
Jesse Parenti

Jesse Parenti

Founder & CEO

JP Squared Consulting

Parenti is founder & CEO of JP Squared Consulting, a risk management consulting firm. He has more than and more than 10 years of experience in the cannabis industry. He served on the Risk Management & Insurance Committee for National Cannabis Industry Association and on the California Cannabis Industry Association’s Retail, Delivery & Distribution Committee and Risk Management & Insurance Committee.

Don Jergler
Host

Don Jergler

West Editor

Insurance Journal

Don Jergler is the West Editor for Insurance Journal online and print magazine and also the Editor of Claims Journal. He is host of the popular Insuring Cannabis podcast found on insurancejournal.tv!
Jesse Parenti

Jesse Parenti

Founder & CEO

JP Squared Consulting

Parenti is founder & CEO of JP Squared Consulting, a risk management consulting firm. He has more than and more than 10 years of experience in the cannabis industry. He served on the Risk Management & Insurance Committee for National Cannabis Industry Association and on the California Cannabis Industry Association’s Retail, Delivery & Distribution Committee and Risk Management & Insurance Committee.

Don Jergler
Host

Don Jergler

West Editor

Insurance Journal

Don Jergler is the West Editor for Insurance Journal online and print magazine and also the Editor of Claims Journal. He is host of the popular Insuring Cannabis podcast found on insurancejournal.tv!
Al Ochosa

Al Ochosa

Director of Insurance, Risk, and Safety (IRS) Compliance

Curaleaf

Al is a passionate and energetic cannabis professional celebrating the wave of change sweeping across the globe! Al currently serves as the Director of Insurance, Risk, and Safety (IRS) Compliance at Curaleaf.   Al created this new position within Curaleaf in 2020.  The IRS Director is responsible for managing, administering and optimizing the Company’s global insurance portfolio as well as building and administering the Company's risk and safety programs, among numerous other duties.  Al reports directly to Curaleaf's Chief Accounting Officer and collaborates closely with the Legal, Compliance, Finance, People & Culture, and Real Estate, and Retail/Operations departments, to name a few. Curaleaf is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant.  Our vision is to be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the cultural, social and economic acceptance of cannabis.  Today in the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 17 states with 150 dispensaries and employs nearly 5,000 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Prior to Curaleaf, Al served as the Senior Director of Licensing & Corporate Relations for Cura Partners/Select, previously one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies on the West Coast. Cura Partners/Select was formed in 2015 and was acquired by Curaleaf in 2020. He had managed corporate relationships for Cura encompassing State regulatory agencies like OLCC, ODA, BCC, and CDPH as well as various local municipalities, associations, and surrounding communities. With an eye for precision, Al oversaw Cura’s licensing and permitting, risk management and insurance, facility oversight and construction, expansion planning, community outreach, and other special project management duties in all jurisdictions where Cura was operational. Prior to taking the leap of faith in 2015, Al worked for almost two decades as a commercial insurance producer with several national and regional insurance agencies based in the Portland, OR area.  Al, his wife of 26 years, and his two adult kids now reside in the Sacramento, CA area.  In his free time, Al enjoys spending time with family, exploring the outdoors and local food spots, and spinning House Music to bring the vibes!
Don Jergler
Host

Don Jergler

West Editor

Insurance Journal

Don Jergler is the West Editor for Insurance Journal online and print magazine and also the Editor of Claims Journal. He is host of the popular Insuring Cannabis podcast found on insurancejournal.tv!
Al Ochosa

Al Ochosa

Director of Insurance, Risk, and Safety (IRS) Compliance

Curaleaf

Al is a passionate and energetic cannabis professional celebrating the wave of change sweeping across the globe! Al currently serves as the Director of Insurance, Risk, and Safety (IRS) Compliance at Curaleaf.   Al created this new position within Curaleaf in 2020.  The IRS Director is responsible for managing, administering and optimizing the Company’s global insurance portfolio as well as building and administering the Company's risk and safety programs, among numerous other duties.  Al reports directly to Curaleaf's Chief Accounting Officer and collaborates closely with the Legal, Compliance, Finance, People & Culture, and Real Estate, and Retail/Operations departments, to name a few. Curaleaf is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant.  Our vision is to be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the cultural, social and economic acceptance of cannabis.  Today in the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 17 states with 150 dispensaries and employs nearly 5,000 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Prior to Curaleaf, Al served as the Senior Director of Licensing & Corporate Relations for Cura Partners/Select, previously one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies on the West Coast. Cura Partners/Select was formed in 2015 and was acquired by Curaleaf in 2020. He had managed corporate relationships for Cura encompassing State regulatory agencies like OLCC, ODA, BCC, and CDPH as well as various local municipalities, associations, and surrounding communities. With an eye for precision, Al oversaw Cura’s licensing and permitting, risk management and insurance, facility oversight and construction, expansion planning, community outreach, and other special project management duties in all jurisdictions where Cura was operational. Prior to taking the leap of faith in 2015, Al worked for almost two decades as a commercial insurance producer with several national and regional insurance agencies based in the Portland, OR area.  Al, his wife of 26 years, and his two adult kids now reside in the Sacramento, CA area.  In his free time, Al enjoys spending time with family, exploring the outdoors and local food spots, and spinning House Music to bring the vibes!
Don Jergler
Host

Don Jergler

West Editor

Insurance Journal

Don Jergler is the West Editor for Insurance Journal online and print magazine and also the Editor of Claims Journal. He is host of the popular Insuring Cannabis podcast found on insurancejournal.tv!
Michael DeNault

Michael DeNault

Practice Leader, Cannabis

World Insurance Associates LLC

DeNault is the practice leader, cannabis for World Insurance Associates LLC, which includes management of personnel in sales, placement, service, claims, and loss control. He is also a board member on the Institute of Cannabis Science, and is on the policy committee of the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable.
Don Jergler
Host

Don Jergler

West Editor

Insurance Journal

Don Jergler is the West Editor for Insurance Journal online and print magazine and also the Editor of Claims Journal. He is host of the popular Insuring Cannabis podcast found on insurancejournal.tv!
Michael DeNault

Michael DeNault

Practice Leader, Cannabis

World Insurance Associates LLC

DeNault is the practice leader, cannabis for World Insurance Associates LLC, which includes management of personnel in sales, placement, service, claims, and loss control. He is also a board member on the Institute of Cannabis Science, and is on the policy committee of the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable.
Don Jergler
Host

Don Jergler

West Editor

Insurance Journal

Don Jergler is the West Editor for Insurance Journal online and print magazine and also the Editor of Claims Journal. He is host of the popular Insuring Cannabis podcast found on insurancejournal.tv!
Don Jergler
Host

Don Jergler

West Editor

Insurance Journal

Don Jergler is the West Editor for Insurance Journal online and print magazine and also the Editor of Claims Journal. He is host of the popular Insuring Cannabis podcast found on insurancejournal.tv!
Patrick Wraight
Host

Patrick Wraight

Director of Education

Academy Of Insurance

Patrick is the Director of Education at Insurance Journal’s Academy of Insurance, bringing together his deep industry know-how and love for teaching. He began his insurance career as a commercial underwriter for an MGA, focusing on niche markets like fire departments, ambulance companies, and home medical equipment dealers. It didn't take long for him to discover his knack for educating others, and soon he was designing and rolling out a new underwriter training program. He then became a trainer at one of Florida’s largest property insurers, training underwriters, agents, and claims professionals. Patrick has written numerous articles for Insurance Journal and My New Markets and is the co-author of Risk-Proof Your Business - The Complete Guide to Smart Insurance Choices. He speaks to audiences online and in-person all over the United States, including insurance professionals, the insurance curious, commercial lending professionals, and insurance executives from other countries. He is a collector of industry designations, including CPCU, ITP, CIC, and CRM, highlighting his dedication to lifelong learning. When he's not immersed in the world of insurance, Patrick loves hitting the road with his bride, spending time with his family, and helping his adult sons navigate the rollercoaster ride of adulthood.
Don Jergler
Host

Don Jergler

West Editor

Insurance Journal

Don Jergler is the West Editor for Insurance Journal online and print magazine and also the Editor of Claims Journal. He is host of the popular Insuring Cannabis podcast found on insurancejournal.tv!
Patrick Wraight
Host

Patrick Wraight

Director of Education

Academy Of Insurance

Patrick is the Director of Education at Insurance Journal’s Academy of Insurance, bringing together his deep industry know-how and love for teaching. He began his insurance career as a commercial underwriter for an MGA, focusing on niche markets like fire departments, ambulance companies, and home medical equipment dealers. It didn't take long for him to discover his knack for educating others, and soon he was designing and rolling out a new underwriter training program. He then became a trainer at one of Florida’s largest property insurers, training underwriters, agents, and claims professionals. Patrick has written numerous articles for Insurance Journal and My New Markets and is the co-author of Risk-Proof Your Business - The Complete Guide to Smart Insurance Choices. He speaks to audiences online and in-person all over the United States, including insurance professionals, the insurance curious, commercial lending professionals, and insurance executives from other countries. He is a collector of industry designations, including CPCU, ITP, CIC, and CRM, highlighting his dedication to lifelong learning. When he's not immersed in the world of insurance, Patrick loves hitting the road with his bride, spending time with his family, and helping his adult sons navigate the rollercoaster ride of adulthood.