Hedge / Appetite / Tree trimming & removal
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Tree trimming & removal.

Tree trimming & removal is reviewed case by case in Hedge's current published wholesale appetite for licensed retail insurance brokers. Tree trim and removal up to 50 ft. Bucket trucks OK. No crane work without referral. Published target coverage includes General Liability with a published target of $1M / $2M, Commercial Auto with a published target of $1M CSL, and Inland Marine (saws, climbing gear) with a published target of $50K. Hedge confirms current fit, the permitted submission route, and available terms after reviewing the account.

NAICS   561730
Also known as   tree service, tree removal, arborist, tree felling
Coverage

Published target coverage.

These are starting-point lines and limits for a tree trimming & removal submission. Hedge confirms current fit, route, and available terms after account review.

General Liability $1M / $2M General Liability wholesale → Commercial Auto $1M CSL Commercial Auto wholesale → Inland Marine (saws, climbing gear) $50K Inland Marine (saws, climbing gear) wholesale →
Knowledge graph

Go deeper by coverage and packet.

Use the narrowest guide for the question. Coverage pages explain the line for this class; the submission guide organizes the first packet.

$1M / $2M General Liability for tree trimming & removal Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance. $1M CSL Commercial Auto for tree trimming & removal Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance. $50K Inland Marine for tree trimming & removal Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance.
Submission preparation
What to submit for tree trimming & removal
Open class checklist →
Sweet spot

Where this fits cleanly.

This profile is the strongest starting point. Hedge confirms current market fit and route after reviewing the account.

01 ISA-certified, no power line work
02 Trim 70% / removal 30% mix
03 5+ years in business
Submission

What we need for placement review.

Including these items reduces back-and-forth. Additional underwriting information may be required.

  • 01Max tree height (current job site)
  • 02Bucket truck or climber?
  • 03ISA-certified arborist on staff?
  • 04Power line proximity work
  • 05% residential vs. municipal
State nuance

Where the answer changes by state.

For these states, the verdict, the limits, or the subjectivities shift. Open the state page for the full picture.

Tree trimming & removal in Florida
FL · Review case by case
Hurricane debris work individually rated.
Tree trimming & removal in Texas
TX · Review case by case
Storm-chasing crews declined.
Related

Adjacent classes.

Often relevant to a submission in this class.

P&C Apartment buildings & multi-family P&C Auto repair shops P&C Churches & religious institutions P&C Course of construction
FAQ

Common questions.

Does Hedge write tree trimming & removal?

Case by case. Tree trimming & removal may fit, but the specific file needs the extra detail in the Submission section before Hedge can confirm a route. Tree trim and removal up to 50 ft. Bucket trucks OK. No crane work without referral.

What does Hedge need to quote tree trimming & removal?

Max tree height (current job site); Bucket truck or climber?; ISA-certified arborist on staff?; Power line proximity work; plus 1 more standard item. These items support placement review, but an underwriter may request more.

Why is tree trimming & removal edge for Hedge instead of a clean yes?

Tree trimming & removal can fit, but specific files vary. The Sweet spot section lists the strongest starting profile. Send the file with the Submission items so Hedge can confirm current fit, route, and any additional underwriting requirements.

Does Hedge write tree service?

Tree service is one way brokers describe tree trimming & removal, and the same case-by-case guidance applies. The Sweet spot section covers the strongest starting profile. Send the file with the Submission items for placement review.

Public appetite is directional and may change. It is not a quote, binder, coverage commitment, or confirmation of access to any named market. Hedge confirms current fit, route, and authority after reviewing the account.

· LAST REVIEWED   2026-08-24    · HEDGE SPECIALTY DBA TAVEN INSURANCE SERVICES LLC   CA LICENSE #6018729   NPN 22154671