How to Get Tree Service Insurance. It starts with one form.
Getting tree service insurance from Kelly Insurance Group is straightforward — it starts with completing the intake form. The form is the front door. Everything else — the carrier review, the quote, the binding, the certificate — flows from there.
Complete the Intake Form. That's the Whole First Step.
Tree service insurance involves real underwriting — operations, equipment, claims history, payroll, contracts. The intake form is what gathers all of that in one place so a real submission can be built and marketed to specialty carriers.
The form is the action. Everything else is what we do once it's in. The form takes about 10–15 minutes to complete if you have your basic business info handy. If you don't have everything, fill out what you have — we'll work the rest with you.
Three Steps to Bound Coverage
The path from "I need tree service insurance" to "I have a policy in force" is three steps. The first one is on you. The next two are on us.
You Submit the Intake Form
Fill out the intake form with your business info, operations, equipment, and any prior coverage history. This is the only step that requires anything from you. The cleaner the file, the faster everything that follows.
We Build & Market the Submission
We translate your intake into a proper specialty submission, identify the right markets for your operation, and send it to carriers that actually write tree service. You don't lift a finger here — we handle the carrier-side work.
You Review Quotes & Bind
Quotes come back, we walk you through them apples-to-apples, you choose the program that fits, and we bind coverage. Certificate of Insurance issued the same day binding occurs on most placements.
Ready to Start?
The intake form is the start of the whole process. Click below to begin.
Start the Intake Form →What the Intake Form Asks
One Form. A Quote Comes Back. A Program Is Placed.
Getting tree service insurance doesn't need to feel like a project. The form is short. The work that follows is on us. The output is a real program built around your operation — and a certificate that holds up at every customer's vendor desk.
What Actually Happens Next
The intake form lands with us, and the next phase begins. Below is the realistic timeline for a typical tree service placement. Time-sensitive accounts can move faster — see our Same Day page.
We Review Your Intake
A specialty broker reads through the file, identifies the operations and exposure profile, and flags anything that needs a quick clarifying call before we go to market. If something's missing, we'll reach out — not stall the file.
We Market the Submission
The file goes to specialty tree service carriers — both standard and excess & surplus where the operation profile calls for it. Multiple markets, single coordinated submission. Underwriters review and respond.
We Walk You Through the Offers
Quotes come back. We lay them out apples-to-apples — same limits, same exclusions, same endorsements — so you can compare what's actually on the table. You make the decision; we explain what each option means.
Coverage Is in Force
You sign the application, the down payment is processed, and coverage binds. Certificate of Insurance issued the same business day. We deliver to whichever certificate holders need it — customers, property managers, utilities, contracting parties.
"What If…" — Real Concerns Answered
The intake form is a small commitment, but commitments still have hesitations attached. Here are the questions that usually come up before someone hits the start button — answered directly.
Fill out what you have. The form is a starting point, not a final document. Missing pieces can be added during a follow-up call. The faster the form is in our hands — even partially complete — the faster everything else moves.
About 10–15 minutes if you have your basic business info, vehicle list, and operations description ready to type or paste in. Longer if you're gathering details from scratch — but that's still less than the time spent shopping around blindly.
No. The intake goes directly to a Kelly Insurance Group specialty broker. It's not a lead-aggregator. We don't sell or share your information with other brokers or marketing firms. One contact, one broker, one file.
We place tree services across the spectrum — solo trimmers under $25K revenue, mid-sized regional operations, multi-state crane and line-clearance contractors, claims-active accounts, and operations that have just been non-renewed elsewhere. Send the file and we'll tell you honestly whether and how we can place it.
That's exactly the kind of file we work. Specialty markets place claims-active and non-renewed accounts regularly — but the placement looks different from a clean account. Note the claims and prior carrier action on the form. We'll route it to the right markets. See our Tree Service With Claims page.
No. The intake is free, and submitting it doesn't commit you to placing coverage with us. Quotes come back, you decide. If the offers don't work for you, no obligation.
What to Have Ready Before You Start
Five minutes of prep makes the form move faster. Below is what to gather. If you don't have all of it, that's fine — start anyway and we'll fill the gaps together.
Business Info
Legal name, EIN, address.
Operations Snapshot
What services you provide.
Revenue Estimate
Annual or projected.
Payroll Estimate
Total annual W-2 payroll.
Vehicle List
Year, make, model, VIN.
Driver Info
Name, DOB, license info.
Equipment List
Saws, gear, machinery.
Loss Runs (If Any)
Prior carrier reports.
The honest take: the cleaner the file at first submission, the faster everything moves. But don't let perfect be the enemy of done — a partial form in our hands is more useful than a complete one you never send.
Start the Intake Form Now →How do you get tree service insurance? You start the intake form.
That's the whole first step. Everything follows from there.
The intake is the door. We open it from your side. Once you're through, the work of building the submission, marketing it, and binding coverage runs on our end — and lands back at your desk as a real program you can put to work.
Start the Intake Form Now
It's the only step on you. Click below, fill out what you have, and we take it from there.
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How to Get Tree Service Insurance Questions Answered
What's the actual first step to getting tree service insurance?
Complete the intake form. That's the whole first step. Everything else — file build, market submission, quote review, binding — happens after the form is in.
How long does the intake form take to complete?
About 10–15 minutes if you have your basic business info, vehicle list, and operations description ready. Longer if you're gathering details from scratch.
Do I need to call before submitting the form?
No. Submit the form first — that's the most efficient path. We review it, identify any clarifying questions, and call you with specifics rather than going through the whole picture from scratch on the phone. If you'd rather start with a call, (412) 212-2800 is the direct line.
What if I'm shopping multiple brokers?
That's normal — and fine. Submit the intake to us and to whoever else you're considering. Compare what comes back. One real submission to a specialty broker is more useful than three half-completed conversations with generalists.
What happens after I submit?
A specialty broker reviews the file within hours, identifies the markets to approach, and starts the submission. Quotes typically come back within 1–3 business days for standard placements; longer for specialty E&S placements with complex risk profiles. The After Submission section above details each phase.
Will my information be shared or sold?
No. The intake goes directly to a Kelly Insurance Group specialty broker. We don't share or sell your information with marketing firms or other brokers.
What if I need coverage today?
Submit the intake first thing in the morning and call (412) 212-2800 to flag it as time-sensitive. Same-day placement is narrow but possible for small clean GL files. See our Same Day Tree Service Insurance page.
What if I have prior claims or a non-renewal?
Note them on the form and submit. Specialty markets handle claims-active and non-renewed accounts regularly — the placement just looks different. See our With Claims page and After Cancellation page.
What does it cost to get a quote?
Nothing. The intake is free, the quoting process is free, and submitting doesn't commit you to anything. You only pay when you choose to bind a policy.
Where do I start?
Right here: Start the Intake Form. Or reach out via the contact page or (412) 212-2800.
Start the Form. The Rest Is On Us.
The intake form is the front door. Once you're through, we build the submission, market it to the right specialty carriers, walk you through the offers, and bind the program that fits. Coverage in force, certificate issued, customers satisfied.