Experts in cannabis insurance

About us

We support brokers and cannabis businesses with specialist cover, fast responses, and expert-led underwriting you can rely on.

Comprehensive coverage for an industry breaking new ground

We’re the UK’s only specialist insurer dedicated exclusively to cannabis, CBD and hemp businesses. From farms and manufacturers to retailers and distributors, we provide insurance that’s built around the real risks you face.

Our team brings top-tier experience from global insurers and a fresh, flexible approach. We offer precision-crafted protection, personal service, and long-term support that grows with your business.

Whether you’re placing complex risks or building a cannabis brand from the ground up, we work with trusted brokers to deliver tailored solutions that keep you covered – at every stage.

People first. Industry-sharp. Always here for you

Talk to experts who understand your industry. We’re approachable, flexible, and always ready to help. Contact us directly to speak to someone who knows their stuff – no call centres, no fuss. Just straightforward support, built around you.

Chris Van Grieken

Director of Underwriting

Alan Midson

UK & EU Development Director

Protecting the cannabis industry, at every stage

At CannGen, we build successful partnerships by working hand-in-hand with brokers to deliver bespoke protection for cannabis, CBD and hemp businesses.

While brokers are our primary partners, we’re also here to support cultivators, manufacturers, transporters, wholesalers, retailers, and other businesses seeking the right coverage.

Everything we do is built around what matters most:

All stage protection

From cultivation to retail, we cover every stage of the supply chain.

Approachability

You can always speak to a real expert quickly, easily, and for free. We’ll listen, understand your needs, and connect you with the right broker for your business.

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Trust

Our policies are backed by A+ rated carriers and decades of underwriting experience.

Commitment

We’re here for the long term, evolving with your business and the industry.

Trusted partners. Unmatched protection.

With an A+ rated insurance partner behind us, we give brokers the security they need and clients the protection they trust. From start-ups to scale-ups, our cover is built to adapt: supporting cannabis, CBD and hemp businesses across the UK, Northern Ireland, and Europe as they grow.

We combine financial strength with underwriting agility to give brokers faster decisions, flexible policy structures and responsive support. Whether you’re placing a single risk or managing a portfolio, our team works closely with you to deliver solutions that meet regulatory requirements and keep your clients moving forward with confidence.

From pioneers to partners

Since 2008, CannGen has been a pioneer in cannabis insurance – first in the US, then Canada, and now the UK and EU.

We were the first Managing General Underwriter (MGU) dedicated solely to legal cannabis, offering brokers tailored cover from seed to sale. With offices in Brussels and London, CannGen Europe brings this proven model to a fast-growing market.

As legalisation expands across countries like Germany and Portugal, we help brokers tap into opportunities with specialist programs built around the risks cannabis, CBD and hemp businesses actually face.

Get in touch

Do you have a general question? Our team is here to help – fast flexible support for brokers and cannabis businesses. For an insurance quote, please click the ‘Get a quote’ button at the top of the page

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Chris Van Grieken
Director of Underwriting

I bring over 24 years of insurance experience to CannGen, leading our underwriting strategy across the UK and EU. After years at leading global insurers, I saw the opportunity to apply my expertise to an industry that demands tailored solutions and forward-thinking risk management.

I work closely with brokers, offering expert advice, fast responses, and underwriting solutions that fit their clients’ needs. My solution-driven mindset and extensive regulatory knowledge help me support businesses in a rapidly evolving market.

Alan Midson
UK and EU Development Director

With 20 years of experience in development roles at multinational brokers, I lead broker relationships and marketing for CannGen across the UK and EU. I’ve worked with complex, often global clients across a range of sectors, and joined CannGen to apply my network and expertise to an emerging industry full of potential.

I collaborate closely with brokers to understand their clients’ needs and help deliver insurance solutions that genuinely protect against the unexpected. I’m responsive, flexible and always aim to make working together straightforward, personal and productive.