PLM has long been dedicated to the wood products and insurance industries it serves.

We strive as a company and as individuals to remain ahead of these industries as they evolve so that we can always provide the most current and useful news and information to our customers.

As a mutual insurance company, our main commitment is to you.

We believe our knowledge of the industries we serve allows us to build longstanding relationships with our customers based on our “shared value and mutual purpose”. Our dedication and expertise has not gone unnoticed.

Wood-Products Industry News Articles

COVID-19 Information and PLM Communications

PLM News & Announcements

April 15, 2021

PLM President John Smith Named 2020/2021 Franklin Award Winner

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, today announces that President and CEO John Smith has been named the recipient of the 2020/2021 Franklin Award by the Philadelphia CPCU Society Chapter. The Franklin Award is given to an individual, group or organization with significant achievements and contributions within… [Read More]

January 14, 2020

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Celebrates 125 Years

New website launched to commemorate the anniversary Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, is celebrating its 125th year in business in 2020. Established in Philadelphia, the birthplace of insurance, the company is commemorating this historic anniversary with a year of giving, featuring several campaigns and events designed… [Read More]

January 10, 2020

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Partners with LifeSaver Mobile, Adding to Its Suite of Tools Aimed at Distracted Driving

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, announces a partnership with LifeSaver Mobile, a company dedicated to changing the culture of distracted driving. This partnership will introduce PLM policyholders to the LifeSaver Mobile app, the latest addition in the company’s collection of risk management tools targeting distracted driving…. [Read More]

Newsletters

Subscribe to Newsletter

Subscribe Here

Newsletter Archive

View Lumber Memo Archive

View Producer Update Archive

Videos

9/2020 – Best’s Review – Issues & Answers: Mutual Success

2/01/2020 –AM Best TV – Celebrating the company’s 125th anniversary.

9/26/2017 – AM Best TV – Pennsylvania Lumbermens John Smith: Storm Rebuilding Good for Wood Business, Its Insurers

5/15/2017 –AM Best TV – Pennsylvania Lumbermens Steve Firko: From Little Sparks Big Losses Grow.

Harvey & Irma Recovery with PLM

Lawsuit Trends in the Woodworking Industry — PLM/ILM VP of Claims, Mike Lent, at the IWF 2016

Awards & Accolades

February 11, 2021

PLM recognized as one of the 2021 Top Workplaces in the US.

August 30, 2020

PLM recognized as a 2020 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

March 1, 2019

PLM recognized as a 2019 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

November 1, 2018

PLM presented a check for $44,820 and 300 smoke detectors to the Philadelphia Fire Department Foundation during the Insurance Society of Philadelphia’s (ISOP) annual Independence Gala.

October 4, 2018

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual CEO John K. Smith to be Honored at Independence Gala

October 4, 2018—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania— Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, is proud to announce that its President and CEO John K. Smith will be honored with the Distinguished Leadership Award at the Insurance Society of Philadelphia (ISOP) Independence Gala on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The Distinguished Leadership… [Read More]