June 2008

Welcome to Wortham Insight, a newsletter that examines insurance and risk management issues that can affect your business. Wortham Insight is published for our clients, employees, our industry partners and other interested parties. 
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Wortham Achieves Top Tier
in Broker Satisfaction Survey

Insight Cover Story - A photo of a TrophyWortham ranks at the highest level of client satisfaction and service quality, according to a recent broad survey of risk managers. Over 100 brokers were named in the study and Wortham achieved a ranking among the top five brokers nationwide. » Read More

PRODUCT RECALL
in the Enterprise Risk World

Insight Product Recall – photo of TomatoesProtecting an organization’s brand is recognized as a cornerstone in the ever-increasing enterprise wide approach to managing risk. For manufacturers, distributors and retailers, a key threat to protecting their brand and reputation is the exposure of product recall.
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Good accident investigation programs are invaluable
When Accidents Happen, Take Correct Action

Accident Investigation – Photo of Crumbling BuildingUnfortunately, accidents can happen -- whether an employee is walking across the floor of a manufacturing plant or driving home from work. The question is: How will an organization respond to the accident?
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A Recap of Some Recent Decisions from
the Texas Supreme Court

Insight Supreme Court RulinglFor those who have not been following the recent news stories about the Texas Supreme Court, here is a glimpse into what the Court has done in the past few months. According to many labor and civil liberties groups, the Court’s recent decisions represent a pro-business activism. From a different viewpoint, many business and commerce groups view these same decisions as belated remedies to over-zealous litigants. » Read More

CREDIT INSURANCE –
With Storm Clouds Gathering, Is It Time to Buy an Umbrella?

Credit Insurance- Clouds are GatheringCredit insurance, or accounts receivable insurance, has been popular in Europe for many years and has been growing at a significant rate, 10-15% annually, in the United States in recent years. With our economy nearing recessionary levels, or perhaps already in a recession, the interest in credit insurance is at an all time high.
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