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Reduce Loss Ratios With Pre-Claim Risk Verification

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OPS gives insurers real-time operational intelligence improving underwriting accuracy, reducing claim costs, and strengthening client relationships.

Cannabis Underwriting Without Visibility

Cannabis insurance carriers face a fundamental problem: information asymmetry.

At Underwriting:

  • Limited reliable data about actual facility conditions
  • Applications that overstate capabilities
  • No verification of safety programs or quality systems
  • Inability to differentiate well-managed from poorly-managed risks

At Claims:

  • Documentation gaps that extend investigations
  • Disputes over adequacy of safeguards
  • Unclear evidence of pre-loss compliance
  • Litigation risk from denied claims

At Renewal:

  • Uncertainty about client improvements
  • No visibility into loss control implementation
  • Limited justification for premium adjustments

The Result? Higher loss ratios, extended claims cycles, and adversarial client relationships.

OPS solves this with verified operational intelligence.

Pre-Claim and Post-Claim Risk Intelligence

UNDERWRITING SUPPORT

Pre-Bind Facility Verification

  • Independent risk assessment before policy issuance
  • Verification of stated safety programs and quality systems
  • Identification of material exposures not disclosed in application
  • Compliance validation (licenses, permits, regulatory standing)
  • Gap analysis with recommendations for risk improvement

Deliverable: OPS Intelligence Report with underwriting recommendations

Value: More accurate risk pricing and reduced adverse selection

RISK CONTROL SUPPORT

Ongoing Client Monitoring

  • Quarterly compliance verification
  • Loss control implementation tracking
  • Certificate of insurance monitoring
  • Early warning alerts for emerging risks
  • Continuous improvement documentation

Deliverable: Quarterly Risk Status Updates

Value: Proactive loss prevention and enhanced client accountability

CLAIMS SUPPORT

Post-Loss Documentation

  • Rapid facility assessment after loss events
  • Verification of pre-loss safeguards and compliance status
  • Documentation of standard operating procedures
  • Evidence collection for claim adjudication
  • Expert testimony support if required

Deliverable: Post-Loss Compliance Report

Value: Faster claim resolution and stronger defense against fraudulent claims

RENEWAL SUPPORT

Premium Adjustment Justification

  • Documented risk improvements over policy period
  • Loss control implementation verification
  • Compliance enhancement evidence
  • Comparison to prior assessment findings

Deliverable: Annual Improvement Report

Value: Data-driven renewal negotiations and retention

Why Carriers Choose Red Wolf Risk

Cannabis-Specific Expertise

  • 15+ years working with operating licensed cannabis facilities
  • Deep understanding of cultivation, extraction, and manufacturing risks
  • Fluency in cannabis regulations across multiple states
  • Relationship with state regulators and industry associations

Insurance Industry Knowledge

  • Understanding of underwriting, claims, and loss control processes
  • Experience working with major cannabis carriers
  • Ability to translate operational findings into insurance language
  • Knowledge of policy terms, conditions, and exclusions

Independent Third-Party Verification

  • No conflict of interest with policyholders
  • Objective assessment based on standardized criteria
  • Credible evidence for underwriting and claims decisions
  • Professional liability coverage for our assessments

Proven Risk Control Framework

  • Proprietary Risk Control Matrix aligned with industry standards
  • Consistent assessment methodology across facilities
  • Quantitative risk scoring system
  • Benchmarking capabilities across client base

Flexible Engagement Options

Model 1: Preferred Vendor Relationship

  • Carriers refer clients to OPS for risk improvement
  • Red Wolf provides assessment services at client expense
  • Carrier receives verification reports to support underwriting/renewal
  • Ideal for: Carriers with active cannabis books seeking risk improvementtes
  • Relationship with state regulators and industry associations

Model 2: Required Risk Assessment Program

  • OPS assessment required for new business or renewal
  • Cost incorporated into underwriting process
  • Standardized risk intelligence across portfolio
  • Ideal for: Carriers seeking systematic risk differentiation

Model 3: Strategic Partnership

  • Custom risk assessment protocols aligned with carrier requirements
  • Dedicated support for underwriting and claims teams
  • Portfolio-level analytics and benchmarking
  • Priority response for urgent assessments
  • Ideal for: Major cannabis carriers with significant market share

Measurable Value for Insurance Partners

Underwriting Benefits:

  • More accurate risk pricing through verified operational data
  • Reduced adverse selection from pre-bind assessments
  • Competitive advantage through better risk intelligence
  • Improved new business conversion rates

Loss Control Benefits:

  • Reduced frequency and severity through proactive monitoring
  • Enhanced client accountability through ongoing verification
  • Early intervention on emerging risks
  • Documentation of loss prevention efforts for regulatory review

Claims Benefits:

  • Faster claim resolution through immediate post-loss documentation
  • Reduced litigation exposure from clear pre-loss evidence
  • Lower investigation costs through third-party verification
  • Stronger defense against fraudulent or exaggerated claims

Retention Benefits:

  • Enhanced client relationships through value-added services
  • Data-driven renewal discussions
  • Competitive moat through superior risk management support
  • Reduced price competition through demonstrable value

Partner With Red Wolf Risk

Schedule a confidential discussion about how OPS can improve your cannabis book's performance.

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