PLM proudly took home the Employer of the Year award at the Insurance Insider US Honors 2025 in New York on September 25th. A team of PLM colleagues were on hand to accept this incredible recognition. This award celebrates PLM’s commitment to building a thriving company culture — one that values professional growth, supports our... [Read More]

We are pleased to return a dividend to the participating members of the NEMEON Safety Group Dividend Plan. The group ended with a 10.92% group loss ratio after final calculations, earning the members a 7.5% dividend for their 2024/2025 plan year. Dividend checks were sent directly to all participants in October. NEMEON is a purchasing... [Read More]

As we approach the season of giving, it is the perfect time to reflect on the important role charitable giving plays in our communities. At PLM, charitable giving and volunteerism is a cornerstone of our company. We’ve implemented year-round philanthropy efforts to help our communities and strengthen our company culture. We see charitable giving as... [Read More]

Your business can’t afford to lose revenue over winter, making it crucial to take proactive measures to minimize business disruption in the upcoming months. With the winter season approaching, we wanted to remind you of some key tips on protecting your business in the face of the harsh conditions. Blistering winds, freezing temperatures, and icy... [Read More]

Written by Matthew Kienholz VP Marketing Each year, PLM participates in a robust schedule of events to stay engaged with our customers and industry partners. These events provide invaluable opportunities to immerse ourselves in trade association and buying group environments where we can cultivate meaningful dialogue and learn about emerging industry trends and challenges. These... [Read More]

I’d like to begin this Lumber Memo with a financial update on where we currently stand. Our total year-to-date production numbers are below plan, although new business is on target from both a unit and premium perspective. When looking at renewals, 92% of our customers chose to renew their insurance with PLM, which is well... [Read More]

PLM is proud to announce that our own Tricia Kilrain, Assistant Vice President of Field Operations, has been awarded one of the HBS Dealer Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply Awards for 2025. Tricia is one of their Business Excellence Award Winners. The Business Excellence award recognizes a leader who has demonstrated achievement, growth... [Read More]

Written by Erin Selfe Senior Vice President Information Technology Many people use the same password across multiple accounts.  This is dangerous and is one of the leading causes of data breaches. Cybercriminals use programs to figure out variations of breached user names and passwords to gain access to other online accounts. Once they have one... [Read More]

Written by Sydney Stenson Underwriter Did you know that PLM has an appetite for hardware stores of all sizes? From small, independently owned stores to larger home centers, our unique solutions offer protection for an industry that has always been the backbone of its community. Our commitment to hardware stores doesn’t end with our small... [Read More]

Written by Lindsey DiGangi Vice President- Field Operations When choosing what to write for our newsletter each edition, we listen, we observe, and we speak from experience. Claims experience, in particular. One area of growing concern is our general liability claims experience. Why is that the case? Simply put, we live in a litigious environment... [Read More]