Make Sure Your Clients are Prepared for Hurricane Season Summer is right around the corner and this year, businesses could be gearing up for another above-average storm season. Last year, of the 21 named storms that occurred, 11 were considered hurricanes or major hurricanes leaving business and property owners with billions of dollars in damages.... [Read More]

By Lindsey DiGangi, Director of Corporate Marketing Business is busy right now, and that’s doubly true for the lumber industry. For much of the industry, there has been record growth over the last couple years. However, this success has not come without many pain points. With persistent supply chain delays, your clients may be struggling... [Read More]

PLM is proud to announce that Kristin Wilson has been promoted from Senior Business Development Representative (BDR) to Regional Field Manager. Kristin joined PLM in 2017 as a BDR and was promoted to Senior BDR in 2020. During her time with PLM, Kristin has excelled in representing the Texas and New Mexico territories. She supported... [Read More]

Check out some of the accounts we have recently written throughout the country! Lumberyard - $7,500 – AZ Sawmill - $175,000 – CA Casework Manufacturer - $22,000 - FL Furniture Manufacturer - $29,000 – MA Sawmill – $180,000 - NC Hardware Store - $2,500 – OK Custom Millwork Manufacturer - $13,000 – PA Pallet Manufacturer... [Read More]

John K. Smith, President & CEO With the start of a new year, I thought it would be appropriate to provide an update on our 2021 financial results and talk about some of the opportunities and challenges we see before us in 2022. PLM enjoyed a record-breaking year from a premium production standpoint. We stretched... [Read More]

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. Vishing is a growing threat to business owners, including those in the... [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]