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President’s Commentary

June 9, 2026 by PLM

By Steve Firko, President Before delving into an overview of our operating results, I wanted to comment on how exciting it is to be a Philadelphia-based mutual insurance company while the country is celebrating its 250th anniversary. As the cradle of liberty and birthplace of our nation, Philadelphia will host an exciting series of celebrations... [Read More]

Filed Under: Digital Lumber Memo, Lumber Memo

Protecting LBM Businesses from Construction Defect Claims

June 9, 2026 by PLM

Carolyn Casey HeadshotBy Carolyn Casey, Litigation Claims Manager Construction defect claims have become more common and complex across the lumber and building materials industry in the past year due to a combination of industry growth, project complexity, labor shortages, shifting litigation trends and other factors, leading to significant financial losses and operational disruption. This growing risk places... [Read More]

Filed Under: Lumber Memo

2026 Hurricane Forecast: A Milder Forecast Doesn’t Reduce Risks

June 9, 2026 by PLM

By Sean Briscoe, Vice President - Loss Control The 2026 hurricane season predications may be calling for milder activity, but all it takes is one serious storm and insufficient preparation from a business owner to shutter a lumber organization’s doors. While the overall number of predicted hurricanes may be less than in years past, the... [Read More]

Filed Under: Lumber Memo

Commitment to Service: Meet the Faces Behind PLM’s Claims Management Team

June 9, 2026 by PLM

Kristine Schmidt headshotOur Claims Management team is growing, and we’re excited to introduce some new faces who help support our customers’ needs every step of the way. Learn a bit more about Casualty Claims Manager Kristine Schimdt, Litigation Manager Carolyn Casey and Assistant Vice President of Claims Ray Rogers below. We want to make sure you know... [Read More]

Filed Under: Lumber Memo

Building a Strong Foundation for Cyber Risk in Lumber Business

June 9, 2026 by PLM

By BJ Gardner, Assistant Vice President of Information Technology Gone are the days when lumber business owners primarily managed their data in-house. Today, cloud platforms and software tools have blurred the boundaries of who can access a business’s sensitive information resulting in not just third-, but fourth- and fifth-party cyber risk exposures. In short, your... [Read More]

Filed Under: Lumber Memo

A Guide to Succession Planning: Protect the Future of Your Lumber Business

June 9, 2026 by PLM

By Lindsey DiGangi, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer In the lumber and building materials industry, a key risk to your organization is your succession plan. Too often it is common to hear owners nearing retirement without a clear plan for who will take over the business. The lumber and building materials industry, much... [Read More]

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Spotlight on PLM

June 9, 2026 by PLM

PLM Announces 2025 Safety Group Dividend Payouts PLM is pleased to announce dividend payouts for participating members of both the NAWLA Safety Group Dividend Plan and the LBM Advantage Safety Group Dividend Plan for the 2025 plan year. Thanks to strong group performance and a continued commitment to safety and risk management, participating members earned... [Read More]

Filed Under: Lumber Memo

Spotlight On: PLM Award Winners

February 24, 2026 by PLM

For twenty years, Digital Insurance has been honoring the women who are leading every aspect of the insurance industry through its Women in Insurance Leadership program. They are the innovators, visionaries and champions who are forging new paths in a rapidly changing industry. We are proud to share that our own Lindsey DiGangi (VP Field... [Read More]

Filed Under: Lumber Memo

Spotlight On: Loss Control Survey Updates

February 24, 2026 by PLM

With our mission to provide ever relevant and timely risk management information, we have identified several ongoing and emerging trends impacting our insureds and businesses like yours. As Mr. Firko noted in his leadership commentary, casualty lines of business pose a significant challenge to business owners and the insurance industry alike. “Issues such as nuclear... [Read More]

Filed Under: Lumber Memo

How Telematics Can Protect Drivers on and off the Road

February 24, 2026 by PLM

By Sean Briscoe, Vice President of Loss Control The greatest safety threat on the road for commercial drivers isn’t road hazards or weather, but distracted driving. It’s also one of the most frequent causes for accidents connected to insurance claims. Unsafe driving from commercial drivers may not always be the cause of accidents, but when... [Read More]

Filed Under: Lumber Memo

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