Professional Liability

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Trim the Risk: Professional Liability for Tree Care Companies

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Author, Rory Anderson, Partner, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Whether you have a consulting arborist on staff or not, every tree care company has a professional liability exposure. Your general liability policy will likely exclude professional liability claims. A misdiagnosis of tree disease, damage to property, or an injury resulting from an error or miscalculation can be extremely costly. So, it is important to understand the risk, then make a decision on whether or not you would like to transfer that risk by purchasing a professional liability policy.

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Top Three Professional Liability Exposures for Tree Care Companies

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Author, Rory Anderson, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Professional tree care companies must have a general liability policy that will cover incidents that cause bodily injury or property damage resulting from their operations. However, there are situations that will not be covered under a typical general liability policy and would require professional liability coverage, or, in the tree care industry it would specifically be Arborist Errors and Omissions coverage. Here are three exposures that tree care companies face that a professional liability policy would address.

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Optimizing Risk Management While Reducing Gaps in Coverage

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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Working within the construction unit at Rancho Mesa for over 15 years, I have developed strong long-term business relationships with my clients. As an insurance advisor, I have an obligation to insulate clients from exposures and liabilities. Many of which may remain the same from year to year. However, it is vital that business owners meet with their insurance advisor frequently, especially prior to an insurance renewal, to avoid potential gaps in coverage. Below are a few key topics that should be reviewed on a regular basis by a company’s insurance advisor. 

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