Jeff Shore article "How Insurance Friction Shows Up at Closing—and How You Can Get Ahead of It"

As seen on Shore Consulting: How Insurance Friction Shows Up at Closing—and How You Can Get Ahead of It

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Mark Tribendis, VP, Business Development at Westwood Insurance Agency, breaks down how rising insurance premiums, limited coverage availability, and last-minute surprises are creating friction for buyers and what builders and their sales teams can do to stay ahead. From starting the insurance conversation earlier to leveraging embedded insurance solutions, the article outlines practical strategies to…

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

As seen on The Builder’s Daily: Your Next Competitive Advantage? Knowledge Wins.

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Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, shares insight on how the right insurance agency partner can create value for builders and buyers from groundbreaking to closing and beyond. In today’s challenging homebuilding environment, both builders and buyers face rising costs and growing uncertainty. The solution: working with an experienced insurance expert who can provide…

"Advance Your Brand with this Powerful Service Extra" article by Builder Online.

As seen on Builder: Advance Your Brand with this Powerful Service Extra

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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…

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

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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…