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PLM has long been dedicated to the wood products and insurance industries it serves.

We strive as a company and as individuals to remain ahead of these industries as they evolve so that we can always provide the most current and useful news and information to our customers.

As a mutual insurance company, our main commitment is to you.

We believe our knowledge of the industries we serve allows us to build longstanding relationships with our customers based on our “shared value and mutual purpose”. Our dedication and expertise has not gone unnoticed.

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Wood-Products Industry News & Articles

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Risk and Insurance: A Property Risk Transfer Shift

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PLM News & Announcements

December 6, 2023

HDI Global Insurance Company Acquires Indiana Lumbermens Insurance Company

Chicago, IL, December 5, 2023 – HDI Global Insurance Company (HDI) has strengthened its position in the U.S. market with the acquisition of Indiana Lumbermens Insurance Company (ILIC), a subsidiary of Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM). HDI has purchased one hundred percent (100%) of the shares of ILIC from PLM. The trans-action closed on… [Read More]

October 13, 2023

PLM Earns Several Major Insurance Awards Recognizing the Company’s Risk Management and Talent Innovation

PHILADELPHIA — Oct. 13, 2023 – Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, today announces several major insurance industry honors from leading insurance industry publications. The company has been named the Risk Carrier Team of the Year by Inside P&C and named a member of the NU Property… [Read More]

July 20, 2023

Majesco Congratulates Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual on Inclusion in Datos’ Insurance Technology Impact Awards Case Study Compendium 2023: Digital Initiatives as Award Candidate

Recognition for their Customer Risk Management App Using Majesco Loss Control MORRISTOWN, N.J.–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced a long-time customer, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual (PLM), a mid-sized mutual insurance company, was featured in the Datos Insurance Technology Impact Awards Case Study Compendium 2023: Digital Initiatives. In… [Read More]

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9/2020 – Best’s Review – Issues & Answers: Mutual Success

2/01/2020 –AM Best TV – Celebrating the company’s 125th anniversary.

9/26/2017 – AM Best TV – Pennsylvania Lumbermens John Smith: Storm Rebuilding Good for Wood Business, Its Insurers

5/15/2017 –AM Best TV – Pennsylvania Lumbermens Steve Firko: From Little Sparks Big Losses Grow.

Awards & Accolades

February 11, 2021

PLM recognized as one of the 2021 Top Workplaces in the US.

August 30, 2020

PLM recognized as a 2020 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

March 1, 2019

PLM recognized as a 2019 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

November 1, 2018

PLM presented a check for $44,820 and 300 smoke detectors to the Philadelphia Fire Department Foundation during the Insurance Society of Philadelphia’s (ISOP) annual Independence Gala.

October 4, 2018

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]

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Videos

9/2020 – Best’s Review – Issues & Answers: Mutual Success

2/01/2020 –AM Best TV – Celebrating the company’s 125th anniversary.

9/26/2017 – AM Best TV – Pennsylvania Lumbermens John Smith: Storm Rebuilding Good for Wood Business, Its Insurers

5/15/2017 –AM Best TV – Pennsylvania Lumbermens Steve Firko: From Little Sparks Big Losses Grow.

Awards & Accolades

Awards & Accolades

February 11, 2021

PLM recognized as one of the 2021 Top Workplaces in the US.

August 30, 2020

PLM recognized as a 2020 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

March 1, 2019

PLM recognized as a 2019 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

November 1, 2018

PLM presented a check for $44,820 and 300 smoke detectors to the Philadelphia Fire Department Foundation during the Insurance Society of Philadelphia’s (ISOP) annual Independence Gala.

October 4, 2018

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]

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Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 1200
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Toll Free: 1.800.752.1895
Fax: 215.625.9097
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