Many home builders are embedding home insurance into their sales process before a home is built. This provides upfront insurance certainty that adds transparency and trust for both buyers and sellers. This “service extra” enhances a builder’s brand, especially when it’s paired with excellent post‑sale service. Working with an experienced insurance agency means your customers…
Home insurance availability and cost are top concerns for many builders and their customers. This Industry Perspective explores how builders can navigate a rapidly changing insurance market. Read the full report here.
Westwood is highlighted in a recent Builder article, discussing how more states are increasing home insurance premiums, reducing coverage, or pulling out of the state. Rather than risk a delayed or lost closing, home builders are relying on several new strategies. Christi Burkhardt, Vice President of National Sales and Growth at Westwood Insurance Agency, says,…
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…
