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5 things to consider when transporting cannabis.
© AlexLMX / iStock By Wendy Watson, Chief Underwriting Officer, and Christopher Lewis, Underwriting Manager GMI Insurance When it comes...
Apr 17, 2023


Oklahoma voters say “No” to adult-use cannabis legalization in special election.
© DustyPixel / iStock On March 8, 2023, voters rejected Oklahoma’s State Question 820 by an almost 2:1 margin. This is the fourth U.S....
Apr 17, 2023


New survey reveals top causes of distracted driving.
© bernardbodo / iStock The 2023 Travelers Risk Index has determined the top causes of distracted driving and highlights the most common...
Apr 12, 2023


First woman-owned adult-use cannabis dispensary opens in New York.
© John Penney / iStock The first woman-owned adult-use cannabis dispensary in New York has opened its doors in Queens. The dispensary,...
Apr 10, 2023


Some EV tax credits drop April 18, 2023.
© Kameleon007/ iStock A federal tax credit for many American-made electric vehicles will be reduced on April 18th. This includes cars...
Apr 7, 2023


Truckers and insurance frustrated by new California employment law.
© oksanaphoto / iStock A new California law is causing frustration among truckers and the insurance industry, who fear it could lead to...
Apr 6, 2023


Autonomous trucking business, Embark, winds down.
© gorodenkoff / iStock Since going public 16 months ago, Embark has announced layoffs of 70% of their staff and are shuttering the...
Mar 27, 2023


IIHS 2023 top picks for safest SUVs.
© inkout / iStock For the past few years, the automotive industry has built out their lines of SUVs in response to consumer demand. But...
Mar 24, 2023


Meet Lynise Walton, a GMI veteran of 16 years.
Lynise started her insurance career at GMI in 2007 as a Marketing Assistant. Seven years later, she became a Business Development rep and...
Mar 23, 2023


What will 2023 bring to the rental industry?
© Solidago / iStock After the ups and downs during the past years of the pandemic, what factors will influence the rental industry this...
Mar 23, 2023


How Interstate Cannabis Commerce May Affect the Industry--and Cannabis Transportation Insurance
© Filograph / iStock How will the growing trend of interstate cannabis commerce shape the American cannabis market? This is a topic that...
Mar 23, 2023


Mercedes-Benz reveals latest eSprinter electric van.
© Mercedes-Benz USA The electric van market leader in Europe, Mercedes-Benz, is now focusing on its longest-in-length and longest-range...
Mar 23, 2023


Hertz will triple its EV fleet in Houston area, partnering with BP for charging.
© Hertz Corporation Hertz plans to bring 2,100 EVs and a public “fast charging” hub to Houston’s Hobby airport. It will also push...
Mar 23, 2023


GMI welcomes Nick Stadtlander to our Business Development team.
Nick started his insurance career with a local State Farm agent and wound up in the E&S wholesale arena at AmWins. With personal and...
Mar 23, 2023


Cannabis industry deeply concerned by recent bank failures.
© Darren415 / iStock Due to federal regulations, the cannabis industry only has access to state and local banks. The fear is that those...
Mar 21, 2023


Over one million stolen vehicles reported last year.
© agafapaperiapunta / iStock In 2022, over one million vehicles were reported stolen across the United States. The majority of these...
Mar 13, 2023


GMI’s Dave Bond to be panelist at this year’s ICRS at Paris Las Vegas.
© Eloi_Omella / GMI Insurance / iStock This year at ICRS, Dave Bond will be a panelist of the seminar titled “Managing Risk, Chargebacks,...
Mar 13, 2023


Weinermobile fumes from pinched part.
© joshuaraineyphotography / iStock Thieves successfully stole a catalytic converter from the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in Las...
Mar 9, 2023


Ford stops production of F150 Lightning EV.
© Jet City Image / iStock Ford Motor Company has announced that it has suspended production of its electric F-150 pickup truck after a...
Mar 9, 2023


Hyundai and Kia provide free theft deterrent software to millions of vehicles.
© dogayusufdokdok / ASphotowed / iStock In a response to a TikTok social media challenge, His and Hyundai have launched a service...
Mar 9, 2023
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