ABM Rebrands to Green Tree Risk Partners Exciting news! ABM has been rebranded to be Green Tree Risk Partners. Green Tree Risk Partners operates as a wholesale brokerage and program business specialist serving the wood/forest products, logging, and building materials industries by providing Workers’ Compensation, Property, Casualty, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, and other coverages through partner... [Read More]

Year-end is always an exciting, challenging, yet somewhat stressful time around PLM, even when our results are good! Similar to your business, it's a time when we look back on what worked for us during the year and what didn't. We look at the operational and financial side of the ledger, review the goals and... [Read More]

Organizations often use email to send their employees invoices that they need to pay. Now, cybercriminals are taking advantage of this process by using fraudulent funds transfer (FFT) scams. In FFT scams, cybercriminals try to manipulate you into transferring your organization’s funds to their bank accounts. To start an FFT scam, cybercriminals use social engineering... [Read More]

Downloadable sign for you to print for your operations. Lumber businesses today face a number of threats to their operations, but one that may not come to top of mind may be a simple thing like proper training on fire extinguishers. A failure to abide by fire codes or implement the right fire extinguisher training... [Read More]

By John Kennealy, Vice President of Claims As we start this new year, there are several issues to consider that could have an impact on your business. Risk factors for the lumber and wood industries are constantly changing especially in an ever-evolving world. Here are some areas to watch out for that are sure to... [Read More]

For many years now, PLM has run a yearly United Way Campaign to bring our employees together to participate in a month-long giving event in support of local charities and nonprofits. In 2022, our team had another banner year with 100 percent employee participation in pledging donations through United Way. We managed to hit 100... [Read More]

Coming Soon to PLM! Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) is proud to announce our newest solution, designed to meet the unique needs of hardware stores. Hardware stores are vital within communities throughout our country, and we’d like to help protect them. With over 127 years of experience protecting the lumber industry and the retail... [Read More]

Here are some of the upcoming events where you can find us! AHMI Annual Meeting – February 22-26 – Ponte Vedra, FL LBM Advantage Annual Buying Show – February 27 - March 1 – Orlando, FL NLA Expo Nebraska – February 28 - March 1 – La Vista, NE IDEAS Show – March 1 –... [Read More]

Many of you have asked how PLM fared after Hurricane Ian's strike through Florida and up the East Coast. It is typical when a storm (any storm) of this magnitude appears on our radar, we proactively reach out to insureds that may be affected in the geographic area. Prior to any "season" we send out... [Read More]