Workers’ comp for tree service professionals is notoriously difficult to place, creating a major challenge that may lead to missed opportunities and increased liability exposure. As an insurance broker, your… [Read More]
Tim Greifenkamp, CPCU
Struggling to Place Workers’ Comp for Tree Care Clients? Here’s Why It’s So Challenging — and How to Fix It
Tree Professional’s Guide to Chainsaw Maintenance: 6 Must-Have Checklists
Your chainsaws represent significant investments that directly impact your operation’s efficiency and bottom line. They’re crucial for business as usual. You can’t live without them. However, they can also be… [Read More]
Tree Risk Assessment 101: A Practical Guide for Tree Care Professionals
Summary Most tree care businesses underestimate the professional liability that comes with every tree risk assessment they complete. Knowing what the ISA standard requires and how to document it properly… [Read More]
How to Recognize Cold Stress Symptoms on Tree Care Worksites
Summary ● Cold weather makes every tree care hazard harder to manage ● The cognitive cold stress symptoms are the hardest to spot and the most dangerous on the job… [Read More]
Stump Grinding Business: Pricing, Equipment, And What Clients Want To Know
SUMMARY Pricing a stump grinding business by diameter alone doesn’t capture what actually drives your margins One utility strike or equipment theft can wipe out weeks of revenue In this… [Read More]
Underwriting Tips for Tree Care Insurance Submissions
“By avoiding common submission errors, brokers can fast-track tree care insurance quotes, reducing friction during peak submission season and helping minimize coverage gaps.” – Tim Greifenkamp, TreePro Program Manager In… [Read More]
Tree Cutting Equipment Every Contractor Needs (What Really Works in 2026)
Summary Tree care ranks among America’s most dangerous jobs, and outdated gear adds to the risk. The right tree cutting equipment keeps your crew safe and your business out of… [Read More]
What Actually Defines a “High-Hazard” Tree Care Risk?
In the traditional sense, tree care is not a “seasonal” business any longer. Companies that once wound down operations in the fall and prepared for the spring are now expanding… [Read More]
What Every Arborist Needs to Know About Crane Safety Compliance and Risk
Summary Crane-related incidents in tree care remain among the most serious and most preventable crane safety failures in the industry. Knowing what the current standards require and documenting them properly… [Read More]
How to Evaluate Insurance Needs for a Tree Trimming Service
SUMMARY Tree trimming is one of the most hazardous trades in the US, with fatality rates at least 15 times higher than the national average A generic business policy often… [Read More]
