NCRMA News

NCRMA Appoints Alex Hearding as Chief Risk Management Officer

by NCRMA Newsroom | Mar 23, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus, Press

PITTSBURGH, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cannabis Risk Management Association (NCRMA) has appointed Alex Hearding, a scientist and cannabis industry veteran, as its first Chief Risk Management Officer. The move is the latest step in an aggressive plan...

NCRMA2020 Postponed Due to Coronavirus; Fall Event Planned

by NCRMA Newsroom | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus, Press

PITTSBURGH (March 9, 2020) – The continued spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and a concern for public health has led the National Cannabis Risk Management Association (NCRMA) to postpone NCRMA2020, its upcoming conference in Las Vegas. The event, which was slated...

Article: Cannabis Investors Face Life Insurance Challenges

by NCRMA | Feb 8, 2020 | Press

Did you know that cannabis investors have a harder time securing life insurance than cannabis users? With the term investor encompassing both "plant-touching" and "non-plant-touching" cannabis, this affects a vast number of industry players. Learn more about this...

NCRMA2020: Making Our Members Better…Presentations and Panelists Announced

by NCRMA | Feb 5, 2020 | Press

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA– The National Cannabis Risk Management Association’s (NCRMA) upcoming conference will be a comprehensive event, offering speakers, panel discussions and networking opportunities designed to enrich attendees’ industry knowledge and expertise....

A Conversation with Kirk Barry of Clarion Compliance and Tamala McBath, chief execution officer for NCRMA: Clarion Compliance’s View on Illicit Markets

by NCRMA | Dec 19, 2019 | Blog, Press

Tamala McBath, chief execution officer of the NCRMA, recently met with Kirk Barry of Clarion Compliance to discuss his views on illicit markets and their effect on the increasing regulations within the cannabis industry. Kirk had a plethora of insights, but here are...

A Message from The Chairman: Top Risks for Cannabis Companies in 2020

by NCRMA | Dec 3, 2019 | Blog, Press

The cannabis industry is still young, so the risks that it faces are unique. The NCRMA understands these risks and provides the best solutions and training for cannabis companies in search of sustained success. I recently had the pleasure of...

A Thanksgiving Message from NCRMA Chairman, Rocco Petrilli

by NCRMA | Nov 27, 2019 | Press

Dear Members, On behalf of The NCRMA Board and Leadership Team, I would like to wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving. It is a privilege to serve you and your business. We look forward to your continued success and hope to meet you at NCRMA 2020, March 22-24 in Las...

New Executives Join Leadership Team at National Cannabis Risk Management Association

by NCRMA | Oct 14, 2019 | Press

The National Cannabis Risk Management Association (NCRMA) officially announced that three new executives have joined the senior leadership team. The new appointments were made as part of a strategic reorganization aimed at providing the highest quality service...

Organizational Announcement

by NCRMA | Sep 23, 2019 | Press

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Tamala J. McBath to the position of Chief Execution Officer of the NCRMA/Garnet Underwriting Managers responsible for the launch of the Conway Holdings cannabis insurance and risk management initiatives. Tamala...

Cannabis Risk Management Group Wants to Impact Claims Via Best Practices

by NCRMA | Sep 20, 2019 | Press

Buying some green bud at a dispensary shouldn’t be much different than purchasing a green pepper at the supermarket. That’s how Rocco Petrilli, a long-time insurance and risk management consultant to the auto industry, sees it. Petrilli, like many who saw...