Summary Storm damage creates urgent tree work that carries far more risk than routine jobs. Preparing your crew, gear, contracts and coverage in advance keeps that work under control. This… [Read More]
What You Need to Know About Tree Service Insurance
5 Storm Response Strategies Every Tree Service Provider Should Plan For
5 Signs Your Tree Service Business Has Outgrown Its Current Insurance Program
A landscaping policy built for a two-person crew rarely holds up once a tree service business grows. Payroll expands, and contracts get bigger. Equipment also gets more specialized along the… [Read More]
Utility Line Clearance vs Right-of-Way Maintenance: How Tree Service Insurance Needs Differ
Utility vegetation management contracts increasingly split tree work between two very different crew types. Most policies still treat them the same. Line clearance crews work within a few feet of… [Read More]
Tree Stump Grinding FAQs: What Contractors Need To Know
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]
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]
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]
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]
