Taking a different approach from most insurance brokers,
more than a decade ago Wortham created a department that
focused solely on nonprofit organizations. Today, Wortham
serves more than 150 nonprofit organizations, including
performing and fine arts groups, foundations, social services
providers, private universities, business trade and homeowners
associations, private clubs and charities. We have
established a meaningful franchise in the nonprofit sector
and, in fact, are among a very small group of brokers
in the U.S. that have a significant presence in this growing
area.
At Wortham, we have gained considerable expertise in
the unique insurance and risk management complexities
faced by nonprofit groups. In addition to traditional
coverages such as commercial general liability, commercial
property, business automobile and workers compensation,
our staff is experienced in developing policies for directors
and officers liability, volunteer protection, fundraising
and other special events hosted by nonprofit organizations.
On behalf of our clients, we also handle coordination
with local governmental agencies to facilitate events
in city-owned properties.
To serve our communities, Wortham’s staff also
participates in seminars and workshops to help educate
nonprofit organizations, their senior management and
boards about insurance issues and trends.
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The
devastating effect of Tropical Storm Allison was an unprecedented
calamity for Houston’s performing arts organizations in the city’s thriving
downtown. Storm waters severely damaged—and in some cases destroyed—auditoriums,
musical instruments, costumes, props and offices. As the insurance provider
for most of Houston’s nonprofit organizations, Wortham stepped in and successfully
steered our clients through the difficult process of recording their damages,
filing claims and working with underwriters. The result: The city’s
performing arts groups quickly resumed their business of entertaining their audiences
with the wonder of art, music and theater. 
