WORTHAM INSURANCE
Location: Houston, Texas
Agency head: Richard Blades, chairman
Years in business: 100
Revenue: $95.5 million in P&C revenue
Major clients/industries served: Aviation, construction, life sciences, education, nonprofits, technology, sports and entertainment
Founded in 1915, Wortham Insurance is the largest independent insurance broker in Texas, employing more than 500 insurance professionals at offices in Houston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio. Representing more than 100 carriers, Wortham places more than $1 billion in premiums annually. And with more than $95 million in P&C revenue last year, Wortham ranks as one of the nation’s top P&C agencies. The company is also involved in charitable work, supporting organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the United Way.