By Ariana Ramos | SVP Business Development
Tree service contractors are some of the most challenging — and lucrative — accounts an independent agency can take on. Between chainsaws, climbing, rigging, heavy equipment, bucket trucks, storm-response work, and heights that would make a mountain goat nervous, the exposures are no joke.
And when the risk is high, the insurance placement usually gets… messy. Fast.
That’s where Telamon Insurance Network steps in. As a Tree Service Insurance Wholesaler, Telamon helps independent agencies quote, place, and grow their book in one of the toughest niches in commercial insurance. If you want to write more tree care businesses without the usual headaches, Telamon is the partner you want in your corner.
They Understand the High-Hazard Nature of Tree Service Work
You don’t need anyone to tell you tree service is not a “light hazard” class. Carriers know it too — which is why markets for these risks can be limited, picky, and wildly inconsistent. One carrier loves bucket trucks but hates climbing. Another is fine with line-clearance but won’t touch land-clearing.
Sorting through all that on your own? Enjoy your new full-time job.
Telamon, on the other hand, walks tree service submissions every single day. They understand the terminology, the exposures, and the specific questions underwriters need answered to even consider quoting. They help you present a clean, complete, and compelling submission that keeps carriers engaged — instead of immediately declining or ignoring you.
Access to Carriers That Actually Want Tree Service Risks
If you’ve tried placing tree service accounts in the standard market, you probably needed a stress ball… or a second career.
Tree service contractors require specialized carriers — and Telamon already has those relationships in place. Their partner markets actively write high-hazard operations, including:
- Climbing and bucket-truck work
- Crane-assisted removals
- Stump grinding
- Storm cleanup
- Land clearing
- Brush removal
- Contracting with municipalities or utilities
Instead of you calling ten carriers just to hear ten different versions of “yeah… no,” Telamon connects you directly to markets ready to compete. That’s speed, efficiency, and a whole lot fewer headaches for your team.
They Make Agencies Look Like Experts (Without You Having to Become an Arborist)
Tree service owners can be blunt — they know their work is risky, and they expect their insurance partners to keep up. When you bring Telamon into the mix, you instantly elevate your credibility.
They help you:
- Identify exposures your client didn’t even think to mention
- Structure the right GL limits and endorsements
- Navigate inland marine needs for equipment and saws
- Quote commercial auto for trucks, trailers, and chipper units
- Add excess liability layers when needed
- Build packages that actually match their operations
Your client sees you delivering the right coverage with confidence. Telamon stays in the background while you take the spotlight — as the pro who got them properly protected and properly priced.
Faster Quotes, Clearer Underwriting, and Real People Who Care
Some wholesalers make you feel like your submission is just another entry in their inbox. Telamon is the opposite. They respond quickly, communicate clearly, and actually help your team close the deal.
You get:
- One-on-one communication
- Fast turnaround
- Support during renewals
- Advice for quoting tricky operations
- Guidance on how to structure the account for maximum success
You’re never left wondering, “Did anyone even read what I sent?” Telamon works like an extension of your agency — aligned, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping you grow.
A Smart Way to Grow Your Book With High-Value, High-Demand Clients
Tree service contractors aren’t small premium accounts. They need GL, inland marine, commercial auto, workers’ comp, umbrella, and more. When an agency lands one of these clients, it’s not just a win — it’s a revenue multiplier.
Telamon makes it possible to pursue more of these accounts by removing the friction that normally scares agencies away. With a knowledgeable wholesaler behind you, you can confidently say:
“Yes, we can write that.”
“Yes, we have markets.”
“Yes, we can get competitive pricing.”
Those yeses lead to bigger books, stronger client relationships, and way more opportunity.
Final Word: Telamon Helps Independent Agencies Win the Tough Stuff
In commercial insurance, there are easy classes… and then there are tree service contractors. Agencies that master this niche set themselves apart and build serious revenue — as long as they have the right support system.
Telamon gives independent agencies everything they need to quote, place, and grow in the tree service space without the stress. Strong markets, deep expertise, fast turnaround, and a partner mentality that’s hard to find in the wholesale world.
If you’re ready to bring in more high-hazard, high-value commercial accounts, Telamon is the Tree Service Insurance Wholesaler that helps you win them — and keep them.
For more information, contact Ariana Ramos, SVP of Underwriting.