PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company

WORKING AT PLM

To be the premier provider in the wood niche, it starts with our employees. Our unwavering dedication to the wood industry for 125+ years is backed by our employees’ eagerness to understand the needs of our customers and our commitment to keeping them safe. With our industry and market segment constantly evolving, our employees engage in continuous learning and professional development to ensure that our products and services are the most up to date. Our staff takes great pride in being a knowledgeable resource for our insureds.

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) headquarters is located in Center City Philadelphia, but a third of our staff resides throughout the country. We have also been recognized as one of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces for the past 8 years!

We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join our team.

02/19/2026  
Position:   Business Development Representative      Territory:   south Texas Department:   Field Operations Reports To:   Vice President, Field Operations Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide a first-line contact with accounts and brokers including sales, service and underwriting of property and casualty insurance. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Solicit and develop new accounts, identifying core brokers and producing new core brokers a year. Service existing accounts in order to maintain current book of business. Exercise underwriting authority, including pricing authority in the soliciting and servicing of accounts. Inspect client sites as part of loss control services. Participate in various trade association meetings and conventions. Review coverages and programs and counsel insureds and brokers to ensure that insureds keep their coverage at proper value levels because of increases in property values due to inflation...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company USA
02/17/2026  
   Claims Representative Description Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Position: Claims Representative Department: Claims  Reports To: Claims Manager Position Summary: Manage and direct the resolution of a caseload consisting of low complexity, high volume commercial property and casualty claims. This position interprets policies to confirm coverage, selects and assigns external experts and independent adjusters, determines the amount of loss and negotiates settlements within a specific range of assigned claim reserve and payment authority. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Ø Promptly contact insureds, claimants and brokers to acknowledge receipt and assignment of new claims Ø Determine coverage and liability in accordance with policy provisions, state regulations, and company guidelines Ø Establish claim reserves within assigned monetary authority. Ø Investigate claims by gathering statements, reviewing policy coverage,...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company USA
02/17/2026  
Green Tree Risk Partners Department: Wholesale Brokerage Agency Reports to: Vice President of Agency Operations Position Summary: This position requires a goal-oriented individual to work in tandem with our Business Development Representatives and Commercial Multi -Line Underwriters to produce, and retain, profitable accounts, reduce account declinations and create non risk revenue. The purpose of this position is to provide front-line contact with third party carriers, accounts, and brokers. Receives functional direction and guidelines from the Brokerage Manager or Vice President and operates within policies and guidelines established by brokerage management. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: New & Renewal Bind new business! P&C Licensed Review applications for class acceptability, completeness (request additional info, if appropriate), and risk acceptability as a pre underwriting function Be knowledgeable of carriers submission...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
01/12/2026  
   Position: IT Application Developer II Department: Information Technology Reports to: Director - IT Position Description: The Application Developer role designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications, working closely and collaboratively with business and IT partners to deliver quality solutions. As an IT shop with many third-party packaged software applications, the role emphasizes workflow, system-to-system integrations, and data/information solutions. Ideal candidates are self-starters that are comfortable independently researching and implementing solutions with a strong background in C# programming, a solid understanding of the .NET framework, and proficiency in SQL. The role is also expected to work as part of a team by collaborating, supporting, and providing peer reviews and contributing to overall success of the IT Department. · Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C#, Workato or Power Apps. · Work in...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
12/19/2025  
    Digital Marketing Specialist The Digital Marketing Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping the Company’s digital presence and driving measurable growth through creative and strategic initiatives. This role focuses on developing and managing digital assets, producing high-quality video and graphic content, and optimizing social media engagement. The position combines content creation, design expertise, and data-driven marketing to deliver compelling digital experiences that resonate with target audiences and support business objectives. Company Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) is America’s oldest and largest insurance company dedicated to protecting wood-related businesses such as lumber and building material retailers, wood product manufacturers, and sawmills. Headquartered in Center City, Philadelphia, PLM has been recognized as one of Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. Since 1895, we’ve established long-term...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
12/15/2025  
  Position: Commercial Multi-Line Senior Underwriter Department: Technical Underwriting Reports to: Underwriting Manager Position Summary: This position requires a goal-oriented individual to work in tandem with our Field Representatives to produce, and retain, profitable underwriting accounts. Receives functional policy direction and guidelines from the Manager or Assistant Vice President and operates within policies and guidelines established by underwriting management. Provides work direction to the Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant or Operations personnel as required, but does not supervise him/her.  Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Quotation 1. Review applications for class acceptability, completeness (request additional info, if appropriate), and risk acceptability 2. Evaluate classification for accuracy 3. Review Dunn & Bradstreet Reports or financial statement as appropriate to ensure client liquidity 4. Coordinate pricing...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company USA
12/01/2025  
Position:   Loss Control Representative                Department : Loss Control Reports to:  VP or Director of Loss Control Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to complete technical surveys within an assigned territory for multiple line coverage on lumber, woodworking and building materials type operations.  May provide technical services on selected accounts under the supervision of the Director of Technical Services. This territory covers North & South Carolina . Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Complete field surveys in accordance with departmental standards to evaluate physical and managerial aspects of the risk. Prepare technical reports on the risks surveyed for exposures to loss under the coverages involved, the controls in existence to prevent or reduce loss exposures and the adequacy of those controls. Using tact, diplomacy and salesmanship, assist the risk in preventing and/or reducing the loss potential by the submission of...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company USA
11/26/2025  
   Position Summary: The Actuarial Consultant is responsible for working with the Major Account Unit and providing guidance on large account pricing and program structures. This position, at a macro level, will provide recommendations and actuarial support for line of business rate changes and associated actuarial state filings. The Actuarial Consultant will also provide counsel to the Company’s reinsurance team on various treaty program structures and pricing. This position will support the CEO and CFO in establishing and reviewing proper IBNR allocations. The ideal candidate must remain current in the actuarial field, including latest industry trends and developments. The successful pursuit of actuarial accreditations is mandatory. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Facilitate communication with key stakeholders and business partners within other functional areas (e.g. Claims, Underwriting, Regulatory, IT, Accounting) on actuarial matters to understand...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
09/24/2025  
   As a marketing intern, you will be exposed to the planning and execution of PLM’s corporate communications, digital and print advertisement, and industry involvement. You will work directly with all departments to develop content that will resonate with our stakeholders, and you will see your work come to life through social media posts, email campaigns, and corporate newsletters. You will learn the digital platforms marketing uses to manage content and stakeholders and will work with the marketing team to manage our data and improve these platforms. The marketing internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about the organization and the industries we serve while using your learned knowledge to provide useful resources for the insureds and brokers we work with daily. Requirements Must be a student in a four-year college or university. Must be able to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. Must be able to work in our center city Philadelphia...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
08/29/2025  
   Position Summary Responsible for direct management of PLM’s processing staff, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of underwriting operations including new business, renewals, policy issuance, endorsements, and system administration. Provides additional support for Green Tree Risk Partners in soliciting and driving Workers’ Compensation business. Essential Functions & Responsibilities · Manage and oversee the processing staff, ensuring adherence to corporate standards. · Ensure quality and timeliness of:  - New business rating  - Renewal rating  - Policy issuance  - Endorsement activity · Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching for improvement. · Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, productivity, and cost savings. · Manage administrative processing of all policy documentation (quotations, renewals, cancellations, endorsements). · Build strong relationships with underwriting, business development, claims, loss...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
08/08/2025  
  Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Position:   Loss Control Representative                Department : Loss Control Reports to:  VP or Director of Loss Control Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to complete technical surveys within an assigned territory for multiple line coverage on lumber, woodworking and building materials type operations.  May provide technical services on selected accounts under the supervision of the Director of Technical Services. This territory covers Indiana & Illinois. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Complete field surveys in accordance with departmental standards to evaluate physical and managerial aspects of the risk. Prepare technical reports on the risks surveyed for exposures to loss under the coverages involved, the controls in existence to prevent or reduce loss exposures and the adequacy of those controls. Using tact, diplomacy and salesmanship, assist the risk in preventing...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company USA
07/02/2025  
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PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
06/25/2025  
Spend the summer learning the inter-workings of a start-up brokerage. During your internship you will have the opportunity to review applications for completeness, request updated renewal information from agents/brokers, handle the release of renewal documents as required, send requested information to carriers, brokers and internal employees, send out marketing materials as needed, and data compilation, entry, and organization. You will also have the opportunity to visit PLM’s unique client base and attend an industry show. Requirements   Must be a student in a four-year college or university. Must be able to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. Must be able to work in our center city Philadelphia office. Risk Managment/Insurance major preferred.
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
06/25/2025  
The business development department plays a critical and unique role in delivering on PLM’s purpose as a mutual insurer, which is to put customers first. These representatives serve as a direct access point to PLM across the country and work to build and maintain relationships directly with our insureds by delivering value in a variety of ways. The business development intern will be exposed to many of the core components of an insurance carrier, including sales, field underwriting, and loss control. During this internship, you will learn the various functions of the BDR role by assisting in the prospecting, new business, and retention processes through real-time scenarios. You will be exposed to internal and external communications, regularly communicating with underwriters, brokers, and insureds and can expect to spend some time on the road with local Business Development and Loss Control Representatives to practice learned technical and soft skills while meeting with customers...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
06/25/2025  
Loss Control Representatives serve PLM's customers in the wood products and building materials industry by delivering services that help businesses sustain financial strength by controlling losses. As a Loss Control Intern, you will spend your summer in the PLM home office in Philadelphia, PA, learning about risk management, working in a corporate environment, and gaining experience dealing with our unique customers in the wood niche. You will assist our reps with updating internal data while following up with customers on recommendations. There will be intermittent travel with experienced Loss Control professionals throughout this internship. Requirements   Must be a student in a four-year college or university. Must be able to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. Must be able to work in our center city Philadelphia office. Risk Managment/Insurance major preferred.
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
06/25/2025  
As a Policy Services Intern you will learn to use multiple systems and resources to accurately handle an assigned territory to rate and issue new business submissions within company standards. In addition, you will be responsible for communicating with brokers on renewals in that territory which will include requesting updated renewal information, rating, quoting, and issuing of those renewals. Cross selling of company products will be included as part of your communication with brokers. You will also learn how to process policy endorsements (including premium general liability audits) within your assigned authority following company guidelines.  Requirements   Must be a student in a four-year college or university. Must be able to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. Must be able to work in our center city Philadelphia office. Risk Managment/Insurance major preferred.
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
06/25/2025  
   To assist various members of the Accounting Department in helping them achieve their goals and responsibilities. These responsibilities will include Account Reconciliations/Analysis and preparation of certain financial reports. This position will give the individual the opportunity to gain fundamental knowledge and a basic understanding of statutory insurance accounting and reinsurance accounting. This individual will also gain exposure to some of the accounting systems that are used in the department such as EAS (General Ledger) and FRS (Reinsurance System). Requirements   Must be a student in a four-year college or university. Must be able to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. Must be able to work in our center city Philadelphia office. Knowledge of Risk Managment/Insurance a plus.
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
06/25/2025  
Position: Underwriting Manager Department: Underwriting Reports To: Underwriting Vice President or Sr. Vice President Position Summary: The purpose of this position is a leadership role overseeing the operation of the underwriting department. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Train and manage underwriters to evaluate and select risks that will result in a profit and growth for the company. 2. Evaluate, maintain and improve the quality of the underwriting staff and process. 3. Organize the division to function in an efficient manner. 4. Ensure that PLM meets and exceeds the expectation of customers from a quality and timeliness standpoint. 5. Evaluate and recommend corrective and/or appropriate actions to improve key brokerage and associations. 6. Prepare various state filing. 7. Assist on acceptability of reinsurance assumed business. Requirements    Knowledge and Skills: 1. 10- 15 years commercial multi-line...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
06/25/2025  
   Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Position: Commercial Multi-Line                  Department:  Commercial Underwriting                Large Account Underwriter Reports to: Underwriting Vice President  Position Summary: This position requires a goal-oriented individual to work in tandem with their PLM colleagues in the field and marketing to retain and generate large account opportunities.  The position entails not only underwriting specific Large Accounts, but also interacting with clients during the policy life cycle to develop strong relationships rooted in the sale and delivery of value added services. In addition to individually underwriting specific large accounts, the successful candidate will also oversee the underwriting & servicing of the broader large account portfolio handled in the Major Account Department.  This position will be accountable for the P& L of our large accounts, currently defined as those risks generating more...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA
06/25/2025  
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Position: Senior Litigations Claims Examiner Department: Claims Reports To:  Litigations Claims Manager Position Summary: The successful candidate for this position facilitates, coordinates and expedites the handling of all high-severity casualty claims and controls PLM’s largest exposure cases in a prompt, fair and equitable manner. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Establishes accurate reserves in timely fashion. Determines verification and scope of coverage. Assists other unit members with settlement evaluations. Handles all complicated litigation and ensures trial preparation with attorneys. Attends mediation and settlement conferences. Analyzes insurance contracts. Communicates with the public. Maintains an appropriate diary date on files under direct supervision. Ensures that a file is proceeding towards a prompt, fair and equitable claim settlement. Directs responsibility for supervision of...
PLM - Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA, USA