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As Seen in The Builder’s Daily: Mitigation as Market Advantage: How Builders Are Redefining Insurability in a Hard Market

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As insurance markets face increasing pressure from natural disasters, mitigation is becoming a necessity rather than an option. In this HousingWire interview, Gabriel Salazar, VP, Agency Support Services at Westwood Insurance Agency, discusses how rising catastrophe losses and reinsurance costs are reshaping the insurance landscape. He explores the growing role of resilience measures, including wildfire…

Builder Online "Home Insurance Has Changed. Builder Expectations Should Too."

As seen on Builder: Home Insurance Has Changed. Builder Expectations Should Too.

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Home insurance is no longer just a formality. It now impacts home value, buyer motivation, and project feasibility. Westwood Insurance Agency helps builders navigate these challenges throughout the entire project lifecycle, from assessing development risk and pre-underwriting homes to educating sales teams and providing long-term support for buyers. With a 2025 Net Promoter Score of…

Shore Consulting "As Seen on Shore Consulting: Demystifying Home Insurance: 5 Buyer Questions You’ll Want to Be Ready For"

As seen on Shore Consulting: Demystifying Home Insurance: 5 Buyer Questions You’ll Want to Be Ready For 

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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…

"The New Reality of Home Insurance: Readiness, Resilience, and The Power of Trust" white paper by The Builder's Daily.

The New Reality of Home Insurance: Readiness, Resilience, and The Power of Trust

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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…