"Designing Insurable Homes: Why Location Comes First" article on The Builder's Daily.

As Seen on The Builder’s Daily: Designing Insurable Homes: Why Location Comes First

Tom Kriby, VP of Client Development and Partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, discusses how home insurability starts with location. In today’s insurance landscape, location isn’t just a detail. It’s the starting point. Roofing, wall construction, exterior finishes, vents, and landscaping all matter but only when they’re chosen to address the risks of the specific region. Understanding…

Father and son using a home automation system to lower the temperature of their house.

Smart Home, Smart Investment: Features That Pay Off

As smart home technology becomes more mainstream, homeowners are increasingly turning to connected devices not just for convenience, but also for added property value, energy savings, and safety. From energy-efficient thermostats to smart garage door openers, these features can make your home more appealing to buyers and potentially lower your utility bills and homeowners insurance…

"Help Secure the Sale by Addressing Home Insurance Up Front" Jeff Shore article featuring Tom Kriby.

As Seen on Shore Consulting: Help Secure the Sale by Addressing Home Insurance Up Front

In a Jeff Shore blog post, Tom Kriby, VP of Client Development and Partnerships at Westwood, discusses how working with an insurance specialist like Westwood Insurance Agency helps eliminate last-minute surprises by embedding insurance into the closing process. By working directly with builders, Westwood provides competitive coverage quotes as early as contract signing. With communities…