Insurance for the Logging Industry

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Request an Insurance Quote for Your Logging Business

No matter if you are a one-man logging crew, a sawmill with hundreds of employees, or a chipping operation of a few workers, insuring your business in the logging industry is a must. Those in the logging industry know that the profession has a multitude of risks, from cutting wood, to transporting it, and then preparing it – the risks are known, yet unpredictable.

What Insurance Coverages Should Logging Businesses Consider?

Types of insurance that logging businesses should consider include, but are not limited to:

Pollution Liability

Types of Insurance Coverages for Logging Businesses

The types of risk your logging business is exposed to will determine what types of policies you should consider. Talk with your local insurance agent about what coverages your business should consider. Although every business is unique, some of the common coverages that logging businesses may consider are General Liability Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, Inland Marine, Commercial Property, Commercial Auto & Trucking Insurance, Pollution Liability, and more.

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Maine Roots

In 1954, Woodrow W. Cross founded his insurance company at his kitchen table in Maine. Seven decades later, we have grown throughout the Northeast, but remain headquartered in the Pine Tree State. With several offices located throughout the state, local service may be closer than you think. 

Cost of Insurance for Logging Businesses

Insurance for loggers and other professions in the forestry industry are determined by a handful of factors.

Factors that can influence the cost of insurance may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • The types and amounts of coverages you select
  • Where your business is located
  • What your deductible amount will be
  • How many employees you have
  • How extensive your claims history is

Top Insurance Companies

At Cross Insurance, we work with the nation’s leading carriers as well as regional insurers. With offices across the Northeast, our agents are available for account management support. Contact us to request an insurance quote today.

Representing Trusted Names

About Cross Insurance

When it comes to managing your risk, you need someone in your corner who understands the unique risks of your business and industry. At Cross Insurance, we have been insuring businesses throughout the Northeast for decades. We represent insurance carriers that are trusted names in the business to negotiate commercial insurance, employee benefits, and bonds.

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