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]
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Names John Kennealy Vice President of Claims
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]
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Presents $44K and Hundreds of Smoke Detectors to Philadelphia Fire Department Foundation
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]
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual CEO John K. Smith to be Honored at Independence Gala
October 4, 2018—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania— Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, is proud to announce that its President and CEO John K. Smith will be honored with the Distinguished Leadership Award at the Insurance Society of Philadelphia (ISOP) Independence Gala on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The Distinguished Leadership… [Read More]
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Introduces New Cyber Suite
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]
Barber, Dalton, Kilrain and McSorley Promoted to PLM Leadership
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]
Fromme and Myers Named to PLM Board
Philadelphia, Pa.—May 12, 2017— Pennsylvania and Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies (PLM) today announced two new members for its board of directors. Industry leaders Cally Fromme and W. Craig Myers were appointed to the board of PLM, the country’s largest mutual insurance company serving the wood-related industries niche. Together, Fromme and Myers have decades of… [Read More]
