As market conditions shift and insurance challenges continue to evolve, builders must take a more proactive approach to managing risk. In this industry perspective by Zonda, Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, and Tom Kriby, VP of Client Development and Partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, share how early home insurance planning can play a…
The spring housing market brought renewed optimism, driven by moderating premium growth and a stabilizing reinsurance market. However, ongoing pressures remain, particularly in regions heavily impacted by natural disasters. Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, shares what builders should watch in the second half of 2026—including affordability challenges and rising replacement and imported building…
Summer is when homes get the most use — more cookouts, more guests, more time on the deck and in the yard. It’s also when small problems are most likely to show up. The encouraging part is that most home accidents happen in just a few familiar places, and the National Institute on Aging has a helpful…
A backyard pool, a teen with a new driver’s license, and a Saturday with friends over don’t seem like they belong in the same conversation. But for many families, all three end up there the moment umbrella coverage comes up. Each is a normal, even cherished part of family life. Each also tends to be…
Most preventable road trip issues come down to a short list of things you can check in your driveway before you leave. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a helpful summer driving guide that covers most of them. Going through the list ahead of time can save you a lot of trouble later. Here’s what to…
Every year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dedicates a week in early May to help Americans prepare for hurricane season before it begins. National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 3-9, and the timing is intentional: the Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1, giving homeowners a short window to get ready before the…
