Summary: Tree stump grinding looks routine, but it carries real risks that most policies miss. Understanding how the job works helps contractors price and complete it safely. This blog walks… [Read More]
Tree Stump Grinding FAQs: What Contractors Need To Know
When Tree Work Crosses into Utility Exposure: What Brokers Need to Know
“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]
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.
Never Do This When Cutting Down a Tree: 9 Mistakes That Get Crews Hurt
Summary A single misjudged cut can turn a routine felling job into a costly mistake fast. Never do this when cutting down a tree, and know the missteps that keep… [Read More]
Tree Service Marketing: How to Market Your Business Like an Expert
by Tom Doherty
Summary: A crowded market makes tree service marketing the difference between staying booked and losing bids. Getting found consistently, online and in the neighborhood, is what keeps that edge alive…. [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]
Crane Sling Safety for Arborists: Proper Sling Use and Choker Configurations
by Tom Doherty
Summary: A failed crane sling or poor choker hitch can turn a routine removal dangerous. The right sling type and hitch configuration keep tree removals controlled and safe. This blog… [Read More]
