Managing combustible dust is critical in today’s fast-paced and safety-conscious lumber industry. PLM is committed to helping our insureds maintain safe and efficient operations. One powerful solution we recommend is SonicAire, a leader in preventing combustible dust accumulation. Combustible dust is a severe hazard in many industrial settings, including lumber mills and manufacturing facilities. Dust... [Read More]

Telematics is the combination of two words: telecommunication and informatics. It is defined as a blend of computers and wireless telecommunications technology to efficiently convey information over vast networks to improve a variety of services, in this case, fleet management. Telematics systems operate by connecting a device, like GPS or a camera, to a desired... [Read More]

Continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring is a proactive approach that goes beyond the traditional practice of pulling MVRs at only a point in time. This real-time monitoring allows companies to address driving behavior issues as soon as they occur, significantly enhancing driver safety and reducing risk for your client’s company. Through our partnership with... [Read More]

As technology continues to transform the lumber industry, PLM remains committed to adapting and evolving to meet the unique needs of our insureds. One of the most pressing challenges facing businesses today is the threat of cybercrime. To better serve our policyholders, PLM is excited to announce new enhancements to our cyber coverage, offering broad... [Read More]

Cyber Corner: The Role of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in Cyberattacks You probably use your favorite search engine, such as Google or Bing, to find more information about topics that interest you. Have you ever stopped to think about how the top search results earned their spots? Unfortunately, cybercriminals can use search engine results to... [Read More]

New Dividend Plan for Workers’ Compensation We are pleased to announce a new Work Comp Group Dividend Program through Green Tree Risk Partners and AmTrust. Over the past several years, Green Tree has been growing its book of workers’ compensation through placement with several A-rated national carriers. Through our partnership with AmTrust, we have created... [Read More]

The Dovetail: A Program for Small Hardware Stores Last year, PLM launched a small business program specifically for hardware stores called HardwareXpress. It was a new solution designed to meet the unique needs of smaller hardware stores while offering a quick quoting process and competitive rates. As we enter the second year of this program,... [Read More]

The Dovetail: Political Advocacy - Do You Have a Seat at the Table? As business professionals, we understand the importance of investing. Every day, we invest in ourselves, our employees, and our commitment to the industries we serve – all to help ensure the continued vitality of our businesses. However, often we overlook the importance... [Read More]