The Builder's Daily article By Alan Umaly, President of Westwood.

As Seen on The Builder’s Daily: Adapting to Evolving Challenge on the Home Insurance Front

Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, delves into strategies for navigating the current uncertainties in the homebuying process. Acknowledging the importance of implementing reassuring measures for homebuyers, Alan presents four insurance-related opportunities: enhancing resilience, incorporating smart features, optimizing location, and embedding insurance seamlessly into the process. These approaches enable builders to set themselves apart…

Westwood Insurance Agency LLC Announces Strategic Collaboration with Landsea Homes.

Westwood Insurance Agency LLC Announces Strategic Collaboration with Landsea Homes

Westwood Insurance Agency announced a strategic collaboration with Landsea Homes, a publicly-traded residential homebuilder. This collaboration enables Landsea Homes to offer home insurance to their customers utilizing Westwood’s technology platform. By integrating an embedded model into the homebuying process, Landsea Homes’ customers will be able to efficiently secure home insurance early in the process. Discover…

Happy family driving in their car.

The Highest Gas Prices are in These 10 States

As of April 19, the national average price for a gallon of regular gas is $3.62, up two cents from this time last year. While it’s still cheaper than it was in 2022, prices are expected to increase due to refinery maintenance, the switch to summer-grade gasoline, and rising demand. Find out which states are…

Homeowner gives his front door a new coat of paint.

The 5 Hottest Exterior Home Design Trends

Current exterior home design trends are about more than beauty and charm. They also reflect the ways people are making their homes more durable in today’s volatile climate. Here are the top five ways to add both appeal and protection to your home. Top Five Home Exterior Design Trends 1. Use bold colors. Deep blues,…

Shore Consulting "Don't Lose A Sale To Home Insurance"

As Seen on Shore Consulting: Don’t Lose A Sale To Home Insurance

In a Jeff Shore Consulting blog post, Westwood’s Vice President, Business Development Mark Tribendis writes about the factors shaping our current home insurance market. This volatile home insurance landscape may deter potential homebuyers. Builders can alleviate concerns by offering a competitive home insurance solution upfront, ensuring a streamlined insurance process in just a few simple…