Tree contractors operating in urban areas are increasingly facing pressure in their jobs, along with more serious consequences. Their work often involves navigating complex permit processes, all while dealing with… [Read More]
How Tree Service Liability Insurance Is Adapting to Urban Claims and Contracts
The Importance of Effective Utility Line Clearing for Wildfire Prevention
Most wildfire claims linked to utility lines start with oversight. A small snag missed on a low-priority line or a last-minute contractor crew that followed last year’s map. The Santiam… [Read More]
Utility Line Clearance Arborist Training: What Business Owners Must Know
Back in May 2024, an arborist in Georgia was fatally electrocuted while trimming branches just 10 feet from a residential power line. The stabilizing line he used had a steel… [Read More]
How to Guide Clients on Tree Worker Safety Compliance and Risk Management
Safety is always a priority, and it’s always a work in progress — especially in the tree care business. Tree worker safety is critical due to the nature of the… [Read More]
Why Tree Trimming Insurance Claims Are Changing How Arborists Do Business
If you’ve been in the tree trimming space for a few years, you’ve likely felt the shift. Between 2019 and 2024, demand rose steadily due to strong construction trends and… [Read More]
Keeping Tree Care Workers Cool: A Broker Guide to Workplace Heat Safety
“Heat-related illness and injury can sideline workers and result in costly workers’ comp claims. Fortunately, with a little planning, tree care companies can help protect workers through simple strategies like… [Read More]
Are You Fully Covered? Understanding the Essentials of Tree Service Insurance
In July 2024, a nonprofit tree care organization, Treefolks, was burglarized. According to the company’s website, “The perpetrators stole our F250 pickup truck, which came on the heels of our… [Read More]
Fall Protection for Tree Workers: Four Common Oversights
You’re busy, and every minute spent on safety protocols feels like time you could spend making money. But here’s the thing: while rushing through safety checks may save you 15… [Read More]
The Top 5 Risks Tree Care Clients Overlook — And How To Address Them
Any business owner will describe insurance shopping as a pain, and often that’s only part of the headache. Finding the right coverage requires a thorough understanding of what’s required, commonly… [Read More]
How to build your tree service business: Complete Guide and Checklist for 2025
The tree service industry is rooted in opportunity—urban expansion, climate-driven storm recovery, and a growing emphasis on sustainable landscaping are fuelling demand for tree care and tree service businesses. That said,… [Read More]
