Driving over the Big Sur bridge in California.

10 Bucket-List Road Trips to Close Out Summer in Style

Whether you’re chasing ocean breezes, mountain air, or wide-open desert skies, these iconic road trips offer the perfect mix of adventure and scenery. From quick weekend escapes to epic cross-country drives, each route is packed with natural beauty and local charm. Just don’t forget to check your auto insurance before you go—peace of mind is…

Westwood Insurance Agency and Legend Homes announcement.

Westwood Insurance Agency LLC Announces Strategic Collaboration with Legend Homes

Westwood Insurance Agency announced a strategic collaboration with Legend Homes, a Texas-based residential home builder. This collaboration enables Legend Homes to embed an offer of home insurance utilizing Westwood’s technology platform. By integrating an embedded model into the homebuying process, Legend Homes’ customers will be able to receive a personalized home insurance quote within 24…

"Westwood-Hippo Deal Raises Stakes on Home Insurance Trust" article on The Builder's Daily.

As seen on The Builder’s Daily: Westwood-Hippo Deal Raises Stakes on Home Insurance Trust

Westwood Insurance Agency acquired Hippo’s U.S. homebuilder distribution business, enhancing trust, speed, and climate resilience in new-home sales. This expands Westwood’s product offerings and distribution, with the agency now serving 20 of the top 25 homebuilders nationwide. Hippo will integrate with Westwood’s streamlined underwriting system, removing buyers from the quoting process. Paired with Westwood’s builder…

"Digging Into Westwood Insurance’s Deal to Buy Hippo’s Holdings" article on Builder.

As Seen in Builder: Digging Into Westwood Insurance’s Deal to Buy Hippo’s Holdings

Westwood Insurance Agency has acquired Hippo Holdings’ home builder distribution network, expanding its reach and capabilities in the new home construction space. In a recent Builder article Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, talks about what the acquisition means for builders and the evolving role of insurance. “This acquisition brings Hippo’s new construction product…