Most of us have heard of phishing, but what about “vishing?” Instead of sending e-mails, cybercriminals make phone calls or leave voice messages to try to trick victims into giving away sensitive business and personal information like passwords, banking details, or tax information. A vishing call could be about: Credit cards. Cybercriminals fabricate stories to... [Read More]

The pangs of the Great Resignation have been felt throughout the lumber and building materials space just as it has across all industries. Drivers have been in particularly short supply. Experienced drivers even more so. Though some traditional recruiting methods like higher pay and referral bonuses have proven effective, other approaches are also proving to... [Read More]

By Genevieve Ventiere, ABM Brokerage Marketing Manager, and George Hawkins, PLM Loss Control Representative OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was put into place to ensure safe working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing workplace standards. Though OSHA’s primary focus is the employee, it is important to understand how the hazards that can and... [Read More]

PLM is proud to announce the promotions of Lindsey DiGangi and Stephen Hicks. Lindsey and Stephen will now serve as Director of Corporate Marketing and Director of Underwriting, respectively. Lindsey joined PLM ten years ago as an intern and has since risen quickly through the organization. As a member of the PLM team, Lindsey has... [Read More]

For the past 126 years, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company’s (PLM) has served as a leader, not only in business, but in terms of charitable giving and volunteerism in the greater Philadelphia community and beyond. During our annual partnership with the United Way, our team comes together for a singular purpose – to participate in... [Read More]

John K. Smith, President & CEO Despite experiencing one of the largest catastrophic events in our history, I’m pleased to report the financial impact on PLM was limited. Hurricane Ida was one of the top five most damaging hurricanes in history (estimated at $35 billion). Fortunately, we were able to serve our policyholders in need... [Read More]

Fire is a prominent risk in the lumber industry. Saw dust, kiln dried wood, and high voltage can create a potential tinderbox that only needs a failed fuse to burst into an inferno. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 2019 had over $37 billion in property losses due to fire in the U.S. Fortunately, modern... [Read More]

In today’s workplace, employment practice liability insurance (EPL) is critical for small business owners. This important coverage protects small business owners from employment claims brought by full time, part time or seasonal employees and independent contractors alleging discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination or other defined wrongful employment acts. Defense costs and settlements associated with employment... [Read More]

By John Kennealy – Vice President of Claims It’s the news that turns any good day bad. One of your drivers calls in from the road – there’s been an accident and other motorists seem hurt. Perhaps someone’s fallen at a construction site and has been badly injured. You’ve alerted your broker and your broker has... [Read More]