In a Shore Consulting blog, Kimberlee Furcht, VP, Executive Account Manager at Westwood, breaks down five common buyer questions about home insurance. While many homeowners seek affordable pricing, they are often surprised by the impact of climate risks and inflation, which are making coverage both harder to obtain and more costly. Addressing insurance preparedness early…
For builders, choosing the right insurance agency partner matters—not just at closing, but long after. A trusted insurance agent can become a high-profile extension of the builder’s brand. This Industry Perspective by Zonda outlines four key reasons the nation’s top home builders choose Westwood Insurance Agency to offer home insurance to their buyers. Read…
This white paper, presented by Westwood Insurance Agency and The Builder’s Daily, examines the shifting landscape of home insurance in the United States. Climate risks, rising premiums, insurer withdrawals, and regulatory shifts are challenging the housing industry. Affordability is no longer the only concern as availability and long-term stability are now critical. Builders and developers…
Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, is featured in a recent Builder’s Daily article where he discusses how home insurance can be a deal-breaker for buyers , often disrupting closings due to rising premiums and insurer exits driven by inflation and climate risks. Umaly highlights that builders can stay ahead by working with an…
Westwood Insurance Agency has entered into an agreement to acquire the homebuilder distribution network of Hippo Holdings Inc., adding eight new homebuilders to its builder partner roster. This partnership further solidifies Westwood’s position as the preeminent insurance agency for the homebuilding industry. Read the full press release here.
A new home insurance playbook for builders is here, and it combines offensive and defensive strategies to boost buyer confidence, reduce missed closings, and ensure resilience. This Industry Perspective examines this emerging builder playbook. Read the full report here.
