Highway Tree Work Insurance

Highway tree work contractors often operate in busy public environments where traffic management and public safety are critical. Specialist insurance can help protect businesses undertaking roadside tree surgery and vegetation maintenance.

Roadside tree work can create higher liability and contract risk because contractors may be working around live traffic, pedestrians, public infrastructure and emergency call-out conditions.

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  • Public liability, employers' liability, tools, plant and fleet cover

Highway Tree Work Insurance Explained

Highway Tree Work Insurance Quick Answer

Highway tree work insurance can cover arborists and roadside vegetation contractors for public liability, employers' liability, plant, tools, commercial vehicles and contractors all risks exposures.

Risks Associated with Highway Tree Work

Roadside operations may involve traffic, public access, vehicles, utilities and temporary traffic management.


  • Traffic exposure
  • Public liability risks
  • Vehicle impact hazards
  • Emergency call-outs
  • Utility infrastructure
  • Temporary traffic management

Insurance Cover Options

Policies may include the cover sections commonly requested by highway contractors and roadside arborist businesses.


Traffic Management & Insurance

Insurers may consider how traffic management and public protection are controlled before offering terms.


  • Traffic management qualifications
  • Temporary traffic controls
  • Site safety procedures
  • Signage and barriers
  • Public protection measures

Insurance for Local Authority & Highway Contracts

Contracts may require formal evidence of insurance, competence and risk management.


  • GBP 5m or GBP 10m public liability
  • Employers' liability insurance
  • RAMS documentation
  • Contractor accreditation
  • Evidence of competency

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Use the main hub and supporting pages to compare liability, tools, plant, chainsaw, forestry, grounds maintenance and arborist consultancy risks.

Highway Tree Work Insurance FAQs

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Is roadside work covered?

Some insurers can provide cover for highway operations.

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Are emergency call-outs included?

This depends on policy wording and insurer appetite.

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Is traffic management insurance required?

Separate traffic management liabilities may need consideration.

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Can utility work be included?

Yes, subject to underwriting criteria.

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