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]
What You Need to Know About Tree Service Insurance
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Summary Tree care ranks among America’s most dangerous jobs, and outdated gear adds to the risk.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]
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]
Tree Pruning and Removal: Contractor Risks After a Storm
Summary: Storm response compresses the safety controls that tree pruning and removal crews depend on during routine work When something goes wrong under those conditions, standard business policies often are… [Read More]
How to Choose Arborist Insurance Programs as a Small Operator
Summary: Most small operators are paying for arborist insurance programs that weren’t built for their work. Knowing what drives your cost and what your policy actually covers changes the decision… [Read More]
