Women Holding Tablet in Store on Small Business Saturday

Why Small Business Saturday Matters

Having started in 2010, Small Business Saturday is a way to support local businesses during one of the busiest shopping times of the year. This holiday season, consumers will spend an average of $1,530 – a 7 percent increase from 2022 – on gifts, travel and entertainment. As a key support system for communities large…

Earthquake Seismograph

5 Myths About Earthquakes That Won’t Go Away

One of Earth’s most powerful forces is an earthquake. Scientists around the world have been studying earthquakes trying to understand this geological phenomenon for centuries. With advances in technology, geologists have been able to understand how our world has been shaped by earthquakes of the past. Understanding these patterns has helped inform how cities recover…

Snow on Home in Winter

Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

After a hot summer, the beginning of October signals the change from summer to fall and then winter. With soaring temperatures for most of the country throughout the last few months, our wardrobes will transition from light to layered. With a little bit of forward thinking, you can save some time and money by getting…

Westwood Reaches 500,000 Customer Milestone

As one of the largest independent personal lines insurance agencies in the United States, Westwood Insurance Agency today announced that the company has reached the milestone of having 500,000 total policies in force. Now in its 70th year of operation, Westwood continues to see remarkable growth year-over-year in its customer base, offering a wide range…