Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, today announces that President and CEO John Smith has been named the recipient of the 2020/2021 Franklin Award by the Philadelphia CPCU Society Chapter. The Franklin Award is given to an individual, group or organization with significant achievements and contributions within… [Read More]

New website launched to commemorate the anniversary Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, is celebrating its 125th year in business in 2020. Established in Philadelphia, the birthplace of insurance, the company is commemorating this historic anniversary with a year of giving, featuring several campaigns and events designed… [Read More]

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, announces a partnership with LifeSaver Mobile, a company dedicated to changing the culture of distracted driving. This partnership will introduce PLM policyholders to the LifeSaver Mobile app, the latest addition in the company’s collection of risk management tools targeting distracted driving…. [Read More]

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, today announces its partnership with LifeSaver Mobile, a company dedicated to changing the culture of distracted driving. This partnership will introduce PLM policyholders to the LifeSaver app that is designed to lessen the frequency of phone-related distracted driving. LifeSaver app runs… [Read More]

April 8, 2019—PHILADELPHIA—The Financial Strength Rating of Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) was affirmed as A- (Excellent) with a Stable Outlook by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc., the insurance credit rating source. PLM is a property-casualty insurance carrier serving wood-related businesses. “This rating reflects PLM’s strengths, including a strong balance sheet, solid levels of risk… [Read More]

March 11, 2019—PHILADELPHIA— Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, has announced the hiring of John Kennealy as vice president of claims. An industry veteran, John brings years of experience in insurance claims and risk management to the PLM claims team. In his new position, John will be… [Read More]

PLM CEO John Smith honored with Distinguished Leadership Award at ISOP Gala, where $75K was raised to distribute smoke detectors to Philadelphia communities. Nov. 21, 2018—PHILADELPHIA— Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, presented a check for $44,820 and 300 smoke detectors to the Philadelphia Fire Department Foundation… [Read More]

Cyber liability coverages help protect wood-related businesses from fallout of cyberattacks, data breaches December 4, 2017—Philadelphia, PA— Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company, the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, today announces the introduction of its Cyber Suite. This new cyber liability insurance offering provides five types of coverage to help businesses respond to digital… [Read More]

Philadelphia, Pa.—June 1, 2017— PLM announced the promotion of four officers to leadership positions at our April board meeting: Traci Barber, assistant vice president (AVP) of customer service; Kathleen Dalton, AVP of operations; Tricia Kilrain, AVP of field operations, western region; and Bob McSorley, AVP of field operations, Mid-Atlantic. Barber, CISR, AIC, AIS, draws on… [Read More]