When John L. Wortham and his son, Gus Wortham, opened their insurance brokerage in Houston nearly a century ago, some of their first clients were shipping firms that transported cotton, grains and other goods via ships to ports across the U.S. and Europe. Throughout the Company’s history, we have continued to serve the marine and inland marine industry. Today, the Wortham Group is recognized as one of the premier marine insurance brokerages in the southern U.S.

The Wortham Group serves virtually every segment of the worldwide marine and inland marine industry, including:

• Shipyards
• Tug and barge operators
• Offshore service vessel providers
• Bluewater or ocean-going vessel owners
• Every category of charterer
• Terminals and port facilities
• Import and export cargo operations.

We combine our in-depth understanding of our clients’ operations, challenges and growth plans with our industry-leading expertise in marine insurance and risk management. Wortham’s team of highly-skilled, experienced marine specialists is dedicated to addressing each client’s unique insurance coverage needs, such as ocean cargo, hull and machinery protection and indemnity, and marine liabilities. We assist clients with structuring their safety and maintenance programs and analyzing their loss experience to strengthen their business operations and mitigate risks.