Start the New Year off Strong with PLM PLM provides insurance solutions for lumber and wood businesses throughout the country. In fact, it’s all we’ve ever done. We have consistently protected businesses in the lumber, woodworking, and building materials industries since 1895. With our focused expertise in the lumber industry, your clients get: Tailored coverages... [Read More]

Start the New Year off Strong with PLM PLM provides insurance solutions for lumber and wood businesses throughout the country. In fact, it’s all we’ve ever done. We have consistently protected businesses in the lumber, woodworking, and building materials industries since 1895. With our focused expertise in the lumber industry, your clients get: Tailored coverages... [Read More]

Clean Operations: Managing Rising Sawdust Insurance As woodworking businesses manage rising fire claims, an emphasis on risk mitigation and fire safety is key. Here, Mike Seiwert, senior loss control consultant at #PLM, shares best practices for limiting fire claims and keeping a safe and clean workplace in an article for Woodworking Network. Read More In... [Read More]

Pennsylvania Lumbermens CEO Warns of Leadership Vacuum as Insurance Industry Grays At the recent NAMIC Conference, John Smith, president and CEO, shared PLM's approach of placing younger leaders in key roles and allowing them to gain experience. In our newest video blog series, “Insights from the Top: 3 Questions with PLM Leaders” we interview Erin... [Read More]

Does Your Client Need a Last Minute Quote? Businesses are dealing with insurance market changes, driving many clients and insurance brokers like you to shop for last-minute quotes! We know what they do, which risks and hazards they face, and how important it is to help keep your client's business operating. By working to round... [Read More]

Relook at Your Commercial Book with Us! Owning and operating a business in the wood industry comes with many responsibilities for your clients. From their customers, their employees, the community they serve, or the family that relies on them, you (and everyone at your agency) help make a promise to each of them - a... [Read More]

Ensuring Driver Safety with Telematics: A Guide for Driver Safety Week In honor of Driver Safety Week, it’s crucial to spotlight the importance of safe driving practices and the technology that supports them. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), Operation Safe Driver Week aims to reduce the number of crashes involving commercial vehicles... [Read More]

The Importance of ACH Payments  In recent weeks we have seen an increase in fraudulent commission check activity. We would like to offer a reminder that we offer the ease and convenience of ACH Payments. When you register for direct deposit commission payments your funds are deposited immediately and are less likely to be lost... [Read More]

New Dividend Program Through Green Tree Risk Partners Over the past several years, Green Tree Risk Partners has been growing its book of workers' compensation through placement with several A-rated national carriers. We are pleased to announce a new, exclusive Work Comp Group Dividend Program through Green Tree Risk Partners and AmTrust. Through this partnership,... [Read More]

Demystifying Green Tree Risk Partners Through Green Tree Risk Partners, we are able to offer new options, new services, and new possibilities for our brokers with access to various A-rated insurance carriers that can fit almost any need in the wood niche. Brokers can fold workers’ compensation quotes seamlessly to PLM’s business and renewal processes.... [Read More]