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

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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]

November 21, 2019

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Partners with LifeSaver Mobile to Curb Distracted Driving

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, today announces its partnership with LifeSaver Mobile, a company dedicated to changing the culture of distracted driving. This partnership will introduce PLM policyholders to the LifeSaver app that is designed to lessen the frequency of phone-related distracted driving. LifeSaver app runs… [Read More]

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

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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.

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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]

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Philadelphia, PA 19103

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