JL Tree Service joins HMI network

CARY, N.C. -- JL Tree Service has joined HMI's Authorized Member Network, supporting HMI's programs in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington.

HMI provides property owners, insurers and others with a full suite of support services for trees and shrubs, including emergency removal, inspection, cause of loss analysis and replacement cost calculations.

"JL Tree Service is a highly regarded tree care company that has provided professional service for more than 34 years," said Doug Malawsky, executive vice president and COO of HMI. "Companies such as JL Tree Service are invaluable for our network, as they exemplify the highest standard of tree care work in the industry. This expertise allows us to promote these standards to our insurance clientele. When our clients call, we rely on our AMs to ultimately be the ones to provide the service. We're happy to have JL Tree Service as an Authorized Member, and I'm pleased to say that they have already done great work for clients."

JL Tree Service has grown from one truck, a friend and two chainsaws to one of the larger tree care companies in the Washington metropolitan area.

"HMI is gaining recognition in our industry as a valuable resource for not only qualified referrals and new clients but also advice on how to work efficiently on insurance claims and storm work," said John P. Lewett, president and owner of JL Tree Service. "Being part of HMI is great for our company already, and we are proud to contribute to their efforts to promote professional tree care work to the insurance industry."