Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, is featured in a recent Builder’s Daily article where he discusses how home insurance can be a deal-breaker for buyers , often disrupting closings due to rising premiums and insurer exits driven by inflation and climate risks.

Umaly highlights that builders can stay ahead by working with an insurance expert like Westwood. By integrating insurance early in the homebuying journey, buyers avoid last-minute coverage issues and gain access to tailored policies for their new homes. Westwood pre-underwrites communities and uses advanced tools to assess risk on future sites, ensuring long-term insurability and marketability. This proactive approach helps builders reduce risk, protect deals, and build stronger relationships with buyers.

Read the full article here.