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EXCLUSIVE: Cannabis Operators Get Tailored Insurance With Würk And The Baldwin Group's New Captive Program - Baldwin Insurance (NASDAQ:BWIN)
Cannabis companies gain control and stability with flexible, data-driven insurance solutions tailored for their industry's evolving needs. Würk, a human capital management (HCM) company in the cannabis industry, partnered with The Baldwin Group BWIN to introduce a first-of-its-kind Employee Benefit Captive program. This innovative insurance collaboration aims to transform how legal cannabis companies manage and evaluate their health insurance benefits. Comprehensive, Flexible Cannabis Insurance Solutions Introduced Through this partnership, Würk and The Baldwin Group -- formerly AHT Insurance -- will provide Employee Benefit Captives, Predictive Risk Scoring, and 12-month Forward-Looking Claim Projections. These tools will give cannabis businesses detailed insights into their health insurance premiums, helping them identify potential cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality employee benefits. Get Benzinga's exclusive analysis and the top news about the cannabis industry and markets daily in your inbox for free. Subscribe to our newsletter here. If you're serious about the business, you can't afford to miss out. The Employee Benefit Captive program offers cannabis businesses a flexible alternative to traditional insurance. By employing artificial intelligence-driven underwriting, it provides a detailed and long-term financial analysis, determining if a company would benefit from joining a captive insurance plan. Such plans allow multiple employers to pool resources, creating a stable risk pool managed by a captive manager who sets the premiums based on each employer's specific risk profile. Collaboration Elevates Cannabis HR Management Solutions "It is often said that knowledge is power and, with that in mind, we are proud to collaborate with Würk to equip cannabis companies with the information needed to make the best decision possible when choosing an insurance plan," said Steven Uno, senior partner at The Baldwin Group. He emphasized that this new method would offer enhanced flexibility and potential cost savings, which could be redirected towards expanding a company's operations in cultivation, manufacturing and beyond. Furthermore, this collaboration not only provides innovative insurance solutions but also reflects both companies' commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by cannabis businesses in managing employee benefits. Read Also: Hiring Surge Predicted In Cannabis Sector: Top 5 High-Paying Industry Roles In 2024 Würk CEO Deborah Saneman praised Baldwin Group as the perfect partner for launching their latest human capital management solution. "Expanding our suite of human resource solutions, our Employee Benefit Captive program, along with our ability to offer Predictive Risk Scores and 12-month Forward-Looking Claim Projections, amplifies our commitment to supplying cannabis operators with industry-specific workplace solutions and reemphasizes our position as the legal cannabis industry's premier human capital management solutions provider," Saneman stated. Würk Leading Role In Cannabis HR Management Innovation This partnership with Baldwin positions Würk as the first in the sector to offer such a comprehensive suite of tools. These data-driven insurance and HR management solutions are specifically designed to optimize human capital management within the cannabis industry. Read Next: Cannabis Hiring Platform Vangst Predicts 1M Full-Time Marijuana Jobs By 2029, Announces Acquisition Of GreenForce Staffing Agency Image generated with AI tools. Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
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Würk joins forces with The Baldwin Group (formerly AHT Insurance) To Unveil Employee Benefit Captive Program - Baldwin Insurance (NASDAQ:BWIN)
Expanding the Company's suite of HR solutions, Würk and The Baldwin Group (formerly AHT Insurance) leverage decades of experience to help companies take control of their health insurance benefits DENVER, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Würk, the leading human capital management (HCM) company in the cannabis industry, today announced a first-of-its-kind insurance collaboration with The Baldwin Group (formerly AHT Insurance) that will reshape legal cannabis companies' approach to evaluating health benefits. Leveraging their expertise in human capital management, insurance, and risk management, Würk and The Baldwin Group will introduce clients to Employee Benefit Captives, Predictive Risk Scoring and forward-looking claim projections that will help them gain an acute understanding of their particular health insurance premiums and identify potential cost-saving alternatives. Würk enables clients to manage the cannabis industry's rapid growth effectively by providing leading HCM tools and solutions to normalize the cannabis economy. The Baldwin Group deploys Artificial Intelligence driven underwriting to provide clients with 12-month Forward Looking Claim Projections and Predictive Risk Scores, which highlights the cost drivers of particular health insurance premiums. Both tools help provide a pro-forma financial analysis that will help determine if a client is best suited for an Employee Benefit Captive, a specialized benefit arrangement where multiple employers pool their resources to form a captive insurance plan. The Employee Benefit Captive, an innovative alternative to the traditional insurance plan, empowers employers to take control of their insurance costs while maintaining top-tier benefits for their valued team members. Premiums, set by an underwriting team at the captive manager and paid to the captive by each employer, create a stable risk pool. Each captive is underwritten to a client's specific risk profile, offering more flexibility and long-term stability than traditional plans. "It is often said that knowledge is power and, with that in mind, we are proud to collaborate with Würk to equip cannabis companies with the information needed to make the best decision possible when choosing an insurance plan," said Steven Uno, Senior Partner at The Baldwin Group. "Combining our knowledge of human capital management, insurance, and risk management, we can introduce a new approach to insurance that will allow Würk's clients to be more flexible and potentially save money that can be used to enhance a company's product portfolio, cultivation efforts, manufacturing efforts and much more." "The Baldwin Group is the ideal firm to bring our newest human capital management solution to market," said Deborah Saneman, CEO of Würk. "Expanding our suite of human resource solutions, our Employee Benefit Captive program, along with our ability to offer Predictive Risk Scores and 12-month Forward-Looking Claim Projections, amplifies our commitment to supplying cannabis operators with industry-specific workplace solutions and reemphasizes our position as the legal cannabis industry's premier human capital management solutions provider." Würk is an all-inclusive destination for cannabis operators seeking simple and intuitive workforce management solutions focused on usability and people. In collaboration with The Baldwin Group, Würk is the first human capital management partner specializing in cannabis to offer Employee Benefit Captives, Predictive Risk Scores, and 12-month Forward-Looking Claim Projections. The Company's unparalleled commitment to the cannabis industry equips clients with industry-specific solutions, rather than one-size-fits-all alternatives. For more information, please visit https://enjoywurk.com/benefits-captive-program/. About Würk Würk allows cannabis companies to manage payroll, human resources, timekeeping, scheduling and tax compliance, and minimizes compliance risks in the ever-changing cannabis regulatory environment. The company uses its expertise and trusted partnerships to provide guidance on 280E tax law, accounting and compliant banking. Its platform is designed to scale nationally with the growth of the industry, while incorporating the local laws and regulations unique to individual states. For more information visit https://enjoywurk.com/. ABOUT THE BALDWIN GROUP The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. BWIN and its affiliates (collectively, "Baldwin"), is an independent insurance distribution firm providing indispensable expertise and insights that strive to give our clients the confidence to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. As a team of dedicated entrepreneurs and insurance professionals, we have come together to help protect the possible for our clients. We do this by delivering bespoke client solutions, services, and innovation through our comprehensive and tailored approach to risk management, insurance, and employee benefits. We support our clients, colleagues, insurance company partners, and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our organic and inorganic growth. The Baldwin Group proudly represents more than two million clients across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit www.baldwin.com. Media Contacts: Würk MATTIO Communications [email protected] The Baldwin Group Jenny Lachesky The Baldwin Group [email protected] View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wurk-joins-forces-with-the-baldwin-group-formerly-aht-insurance-to-unveil-employee-benefit-captive-program-302250023.html SOURCE Würk Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
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W.RK and The Baldwin Group have partnered to launch a new captive insurance program, offering tailored solutions for cannabis operators. This collaboration aims to address the unique challenges faced by the cannabis industry in securing comprehensive insurance coverage.

In a groundbreaking move for the cannabis industry, W.RK has joined forces with The Baldwin Group (formerly AHT Insurance) to introduce a specialized captive insurance program. This innovative solution is designed to address the unique challenges faced by cannabis operators in securing comprehensive insurance coverage
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.Captive insurance is a form of self-insurance where a company or group of companies create their own insurance company to provide coverage for their specific needs. This model allows for more tailored and cost-effective insurance solutions, particularly beneficial for industries with unique risk profiles like cannabis.
The cannabis industry has long struggled with limited insurance options due to its federal legal status and evolving regulatory landscape. Traditional insurers often shy away from providing comprehensive coverage, leaving operators vulnerable to various risks. The new captive program aims to fill this gap by offering policies specifically designed for cannabis businesses
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.The W.RK and The Baldwin Group's captive program is set to offer a wide range of insurance products tailored to the cannabis industry's needs. These include property, general liability, product liability, and other essential coverages that are often difficult for cannabis operators to secure through traditional insurance channels.
In addition to business insurance, the partnership also extends to employee benefits. W.RK and The Baldwin Group have unveiled an employee benefit captive, demonstrating their commitment to providing comprehensive solutions for cannabis businesses and their workforce
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The collaboration leverages The Baldwin Group's extensive experience in the cannabis sector and W.RK's innovative approach to risk management. This partnership ensures that the captive program is not only tailored to the industry's unique needs but also adaptable to the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape of the cannabis market.
The introduction of this captive insurance program could mark a significant shift in how cannabis businesses manage risk. By providing more comprehensive and tailored coverage options, it may enable operators to protect their assets more effectively, potentially leading to increased stability and growth in the industry.
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