“For brokers and arborists, understanding the distinctions between utility line clearance and standard tree care is critical — not just for crew safety, but because scope creep can fundamentally change… [Read More]
Tim Greifenkamp, CPCU
When Tree Work Crosses into Utility Exposure: What Brokers Need to Know
What We’re Writing: Securing Coverage for New York City Work
Tree care businesses may face placement challenges when their operations cross state lines or include work in New York City. For one Connecticut tree care business, commercial and residential jobs… [Read More]
What We’re Writing: Finding a New Home After an Auto Non-Renewal
Commercial auto can create placement challenges for tree care contractors, especially when an incumbent carrier changes its requirements. For one established Pennsylvania utility line clearing contractor, the incumbent carrier non-renewed… [Read More]
What We’re Writing: Simplifying Coverage for Crane Operations
Crane operations are an important part of many tree trimming businesses. They can also make an account more complicated to place. For one Georgia tree trimming business, the crane exposure… [Read More]
Utility Line Clearance: Specialized Industries Require Specialized Coverage
Utility line clearance is a specialized risk that requires specialized coverage. Take a look at what your clients need in order to successfully safeguard their business.
Growing Greenhouse Poinsettias (And Why It’s Worth It)
As a greenhouse business, have you considered adding poinsettias to your crop lineup? These stunning flowers may be synonymous with Christmas but there are many compelling reasons to embrace poinsettia… [Read More]
The Most Common Tree Care Claims — And What Brokers Can Do Before They Occur
Seasonal changes present new challenges to tree care contractors, from shifting risks to renewal considerations. For tree service businesses with January renewals, autumn might be the perfect time to audit… [Read More]
Electrical Safety Rules for Tree Trimming Professionals
Summary Overhead power lines cause most tree crew deaths, often on jobs that looked routine. Following clear electrical safety rules keeps crews aware and prevents most line-contact incidents. This blog… [Read More]
Struggling to Place Workers’ Comp for Tree Care Clients? Here’s Why It’s So Challenging — and How to Fix It
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]
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]
