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This insurance program provides General Liability coverage and a specific Foresters Professional Liability endorsement for forestry consultants. Forestry consultants are university-educated professionals providing a variety of services to public and private landowners.

Program guidelines require that consulting foresters have a forestry degree. Certificates of Insurance must be obtained from Independent Contractors used for projects. Our insurance program is endorsed by the Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF) and preferred pricing is available to those consulting foresters who are active members of the ACF.

Eligible Activities Include:

  • Timber Cruising
  • Timber Inventory
  • Boundary Lines
  • Forest Management Plans
  • Growth Studies
  • Wildlife Management
  • Timber Sales
  • Reforestation
  • Property Inspections
  • Property Inspections
  • Controlled or Prescribed Burning
  • Pesticide and Herbicide Application
  • Surveying

Ineligible Activities:

  • Any risk registered as strictly as a surveying firm
  • Any “urban forester” doing any type of tree trimming in the city
  • Any risk conducting logging activities
  • Hazardous Waste Studies
  • Real estate transactions are excluded – if they do real estate transactions will require a separate real estate errors & omissions policy not available through the program
  • Any risk engaging in excessive numbers of controlled burns (underwriter discretion)

Endorsements Available:

  • Hired and Non-Owned Auto Liability
  • Watercraft Liability Endorsement
  • Appraisal Errors & Omissions

Supplemental Applications

Please select state specific forms when applicable.

Documents Required for Proposal

  • Completed signed/dated Consulting Foresters Application
  • Brochures and/or website address
  • Sample Appraisal (If requesting coverage for Appraisal E&O)
  • Currently valued insurance company loss runs for the current policy period plus 3 prior years, or a “No Loss” letter signed and dated by the insured for accounts below $3,500 in annual premium


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10 Reasons Why Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality
 
  1. Market Leader: As the largest writer of Outdoor Recreation Insurance in the country we understand the exposures facing the industry and can cover them better than the competition
  2. Financial Strength: A+ Rating from A.M. Best
  3. Broadest Coverage Available:
    • Ability to write policies for accounts located in remote, unprotected areas or resort communities
    • All P&C coverages written, including Property, Inland Marine, Crime, General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Excess
  4. Customized Coverage for the Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Industries:
    • Hunting & Fishing Guides as Additional Insured Endorsement
    • Inland Marine Coverage for floating equipment such as docks, boats, rods, reels and other floating property
  5. Excess Capacity: Up to $25 million limits available for Property, and $15 million limits available for Excess
  6. Specialized Loss Control Services: Trained inspectors provide a custom, on-site inspection of larger properties and operations. Training manuals and loss control resources also available online at www.losscontrol.com
  7. Outdoor Industry Recognition: Official endorsed provider for the Dude Ranchers Association, Kampgrounds of America Owners Association, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, the Single Action Shooting Society, the Association of Consulting Foresters and others
  8. Broad Underwriting Appetite: Eligible risks include Guides & Outfitters, Resorts, Hunting & Fishing Lodges, Guest Ranches, Trap/Skeet/Sporting Clay Operations, RV Parks & Campgrounds, Horseback Trail Rides & Pack Trips and other operations
  9. Dedicated Experts: Service from professionals who focus exclusively on the outdoor recreation and hospitality industries
  10. Direct Bill: Interest free direct bill installment plans available, as well as on-line bill payment options.

 

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