Description

As cannabis lending becomes a competitive differentiator, it’s important for bankers to understand the insurance policies that cover their loans, be able to identify red flags, and ensure secure underwriting of the credits. Financial institutions serving the cannabis industry face unique risks, and one crucial yet often overlooked factor is insurance underwriting. 

Led by cannabis insurance experts, this webinar is tailored for bankers seeking to better understand insurance requirements and best practices for cannabis lending programs. 

Join us to:  

  • Gain familiarity with common gaps and exclusions in insurance policies 
  • Learn how to assess whether a borrower’s coverage truly protects the lender 
  • Create strategies for reducing risk and ensuring better loan security 

Webinar Details

Thursday, April 24, 2025
3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT

Instructor(s)

Chris Riley

Chief Strategy Officer - HUB Financial Services

Chris Riley serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for the HUB International Financial Institutions Practice Group, HUB Financial Services. In this role he is responsible for overall division performance with a focus on new client acquisition, client retention, new program development and binder underwriting. Prior to this position Chris was the Senior Vice President and Program Manager for HUB Financial Services building client and carrier relationships. This included standing up several collateral protection binding authorities as well as expanding HUB Financial Services operational capabilities. Before joining HUB Financial Services, Chris was a Senior Underwriter with U.S. Risk Financial Group, a Financial Institutions MGA. Prior to entering the intersection of insurance and lending/servicing Chris was in the technology industry focusing on large data analysis and database integrations with his first job after college being a short-term professional poker player in Atlantic City.

Tony Repanich

President & CEO - Shield Compliance

Having served as a senior executive at a community bank for 25 years, Tony has in-depth knowledge of the banking industry and the regulatory and compliance requirements for high-risk industries. Today he brings that knowledge to financial institutions serving and considering serving the legal cannabis industry.

About Shield Compliance

Shield Compliance transforms how financial institutions serve the legal cannabis market. Its purpose-built BSA/AML compliance management software solution sits behind the financial institution to simplify compliance, automate processes across multiple data sources, create efficiencies, unlock new revenue, and scale operations. With real-time monitoring and comprehensive reporting capabilities, Shield Compliance sets the standard for compliance excellence in cannabis banking.