Insurance for Tree Surgeons and Forestry Contractors

Our Arborplan team have been arranging specialist insurance for Tree Surgeons and Forestry Contractors for over 30 years, offering advice and protection from the risks of the trade.

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Whether you're a single operator or a large business, we are uniquely positioned to help protect you with our exclusive liability and plant 'All Risks' policy.

Arborplan clients enjoy personal service from our dedicated team who really understand your sector, and our expertise in this market means that we can offer very wide cover from top quality insurers.

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Tailored insurance cover for Tree Surgeons and Forestry Contractors

Forestry Contractors Insurance

Tree Surgeons Insurance

Arboricultural Surveyors and Consultants Insurance

Forestry Felling Insurance

What covers can I include?

Public and Employers' Liability Insurance

'All Risks' cover for plant and equipment

Professional indemnity insurance for arboricultural consultants

Personal accident and sickness cover including loss of income

Discounts for members of relevant trade associations

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Frequently asked questions

Why do I need Public Liability insurance for my tree surgery business?

If you cause injury to another person or cause damage to their property, then they may make a claim against you for compensation. Public Liability insurance will cover you for any compensation award made against you plus the legal fees to defend you.

I’m a self-employed tree surgeon so why do I need Employer’s Liability insurance?

If you employ someone to work for you then by law, you must take out Employer’s Liability insurance. Failure to have adequate cover in force could result in your business being fined. For further details about Employer’s Liability insurance being legally required, please refer to the UK Government website (note that Clear is not responsible for the content of external websites):

https://www.gov.uk/employers-liability-insurance

Do I need Employers' Liability cover for subcontractors?

Yes, possibly. As Employers' Liability cover would be required if you engage labour either through PAYE or via self-employed, labour-only subcontractors.

Can I insure my plant and equipment?

Yes. Reinstatement (new for old) is available for items of plant up to three years old. For items which are older than three years, cover is on an Indemnity basis (market value).

Do I need professional indemnity insurance?

If you perform tree surveys or reports, then yes you do as this type of cover can protect you against claims for incorrect or erroneous advice.

Do I get a discount for being a member of the Arboricultural association?

Yes, as long as you are not already paying the minimum premium, we provide discounts for membership and approved contractor status with the Arb Association. This applies to our liability and equipment insurance products. Please let us know if this applies to you when you contact us for a quote.

What else can we do for you?

We can also arrange cover for the following:

Motor Fleet

Motor Legal Expenses

Cyber Risks

Management Liability (Directors & Officers Insurance)

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Are you an Insurance Broker looking to place business with us?

Our Arborplan scheme for Tree Surgeons and Forestry Contractors is available to wholesale brokers, subject to us having a Terms of Business Agreement in place with you first. Please either call us or complete the callback form above and we will be in touch.