Forestry Insurance in British Columbia

Coverage as Strong as the Forest You Work In

Western Financial Group is an award-winning brokerage. We work with Canada’s leading insurance partners to get you the right coverage and value. We know how important it is to protect what you’re building. Real Protection for Real Work in the Woods.

What is Forestry Insurance?

Forestry insurance is a type of coverage that protects your work in the woods, like cutting down trees, hauling logs, planting trees, or running sawmills.

If you’re running a logging crew and your equipment breaks down, someone gets hurt, a fire accidentally starts, or your truck full of logs crashes. Forestry insurance can help cover the costs so you’re not paying out of pocket.

It's made for the kind of risks that come with working in forests, which can be rough, dangerous, and unpredictable.

Our insurance expertise will benefit your Forestry business

We make the process easy by getting insurance quotes for you and giving you policy coverage options that you can choose for your Forestry business's specific needs.

Whether you're out in the bush cutting timber, hauling logs, or managing a crew, there's always a chance something could go sideways; equipment breaks, accidents happen, or bad weather hits. With the right coverage you can focus on the job, knowing you’ve got solid backup if things go wrong.

Who needs Forestry insurance in British Columbia?

Logging companies
Timber haulers and transporters
Sawmills and wood processors
Pulp and paper mills

Tree planting and silviculture contractors
Forest landowners
Firewood suppliers
Furniture, cabinet, and moulding manufacturing

What is the importance of liability insurance for forestry and wood processing and wood products companies?

Liability insurance is an essential part of your British Columbia forestry services insurance package. Here are the liability coverages that you need to help protect your forestry business from lawsuits.

Commercial general liability insurance is essential for your BC forestry and wood processing company. If you were sued, commercial general liability insurance would cover the legal costs to defend the claim against your business in court, as well as costs to cover damages to compensate third parties.

What other insurance coverages can I get for my Forestry business in BC?

What kind of risks does CGL insurance cover in BC?

Injury to another person who is not your employee, damage to someone’s property, damage to rented property
Medical bills if someone is injured, legal and settlement costs of liability lawsuits filed against you.
CGL insurance also helps cover the costs of liability lawsuits related to slander and libel.

How much does British Columbia forestry insurance cost?

The following factors are usually considered when determining the cost of your business insurance:

Location(s)
services provided
number of employees
years of experience
annual revenue
any past claims

What’s the difference between general liability and forestry-specific insurance?

General liability is a good start, but it won’t cover things like logging equipment damage, log hauling, or wildfire liability. Forestry insurance is tailored to your actual risks in the woods.

Is forestry federally regulated in Canada?

Yes, forestry in Canada is regulated at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels. While provincial and territorial governments play a key role in managing forest resources, the federal government also has a significant presence through Natural Resources Canada and the Canadian Forestry Service.

Why choose Western?

When you get your insurance coverage through us, we will send you the certificate of insurance right away, so you can focus on what you do best. It’s easy, fast, and customized. Get an online quote, text, email, or phone call. Choose what works for you.

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