Clients count on their Eichlitz and Wortham Group advisors to tackle difficult issues with expertise and innovative thinking. As a large distribution company added more warehouses, it encountered increasing property insurance premiums. Focused on the client’s budget goals, the Wortham Group’s fire protection engineers analyzed the various buildings and contents and identified a key problem: an assortment of facilities with inconsistent fire protection systems and construction combined with numerous, complicated municipal codes. Our team recommended steps to improve the company’s fire and loss protection, which in turn would qualify for lower insurance rates and premiums. Our specialists worked in tandem with the underwriter, experienced in highly protected risk property, and developed an extensive program, including new sprinkler systems, updated construction specifications and detailed surveys. The outcome: safer operations, lower premiums and a positive relationship between the client and its insurance carrier.

Eichlitz and the Wortham Group bring years of experience and knowledge to companies in the retail and wholesale distribution industries. Our clients range from local and regional firms to industry leaders. We understand the challenges that retailers and distributors face, including the competitive nature of these businesses and the drive to be cost effective in all aspects of your operations.

An essential service that we provide to our retail and distribution clients is extensive expertise in risk management. In particular, our specialists in property and casualty coverages play an integral role in assisting clients with large retained loss and risk transfer programs. We develop risk management strategies for clients to help improve operations and lower costs through retention analysis and projections, fire protection engineering for facilities, claims support and advanced risk management information and related services.