Many arborists are experts in taking down trees, but even experts make mistakes occasionally. If a tree falls the wrong way – both literally and figuratively – the damage and injuries caused can be disastrous. Tree service insurance helps Massachusetts arborists and others in the tree service industry financially protect themselves in case they’re ever found responsible for an accident.
Tree service insurance, or arborist insurance, is a form of commercial insurance that’s specifically designed to protect arborists and other tree service professionals from the potential risks they face. Most tree service policies are package policies, meaning they contain several individual policies that are bundled together. The individual policies in a tree service policy can often be customized to meet an individual or company’s needs.
Arborists and other tree service professionals working in Massachusetts face a host of potential risks. Of course, a falling tree could cause property damage, injure someone, or even kill a person. In addition to these potential incidents, arborists may also:
Arborist insurance policies offer a number of possible coverages that can protect against these and other perils. In general, most of the coverages that policies provide can be separated into liability policies, which may help protect an arborist or tree service company if they’re found responsible for an incident, and commercial property policies, which can help protect an individual or company’s property.
Some common liability coverages that many arborists and tree service companies consider include the following:
Some examples of property coverages that an arborist or tree service company might want are:
In addition to these coverages, a policy might also include commercial vehicle insurance, workers compensation insurance, and business interruption insurance.
Most individuals and companies that tend to trees and shrubs in Massachusetts should have some form of arborist insurance. This includes people and companies that provide:
The exact protections that a person or company should have will depend on the type of work. For instance, a company that tends to the trees in Boston, MA, a tree pest management service in Framingham, MA, and an individual who trims trees in Northampton, MA all have different needs. Everyone in the industry ought to be protected from the risks they face, though.
Arborists and tree service professionals in Massachusetts who would like to review their current insurance protections or look for more comprehensive coverage can contact an independent insurance agent who specializes in tree service insurance and is licensed in the state. A knowledgeable, licensed agent who has worked with other individuals and companies in the tree service industry will be familiar with the risks that arborists and other professionals face, and they’ll know how to best insure against those risks.
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This material is for informational purposes only. All statements herein are subject to the provisions, exclusions and conditions of the applicable policy, state and federal laws. For an actual description of coverage, terms and conditions, please refer to the applicable insurance policy or check with your insurance professional. The illustrations, instructions and principles contained in the material are general in scope and, to the best of our knowledge, current at the time of publication.