"Westwood-Hippo Deal Raises Stakes on Home Insurance Trust" article on The Builder's Daily.

As seen on The Builder’s Daily: Westwood-Hippo Deal Raises Stakes on Home Insurance Trust

Thought Leadership

Westwood Insurance Agency acquired Hippo’s U.S. homebuilder distribution business, enhancing trust, speed, and climate resilience in new-home sales. This expands Westwood’s product offerings and distribution, with the agency now serving 20 of the top 25 homebuilders nationwide. Hippo will integrate with Westwood’s streamlined underwriting system, removing buyers from the quoting process. Paired with Westwood’s builder…

"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

White Papers

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…

"From Afterthought to Dealbreaker: Why Home Insurance Is Now Key to Sales" article on The Builder's Daily.

As Seen on The Builder’s Daily: From Afterthought to Dealbreaker: Why Home Insurance Is Now Key to Sales

Thought Leadership

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…

"Embedded Insurance: A Winning Strategy for Young Homebuyers" article on The Builder's Daily article

As Seen on The Builder’s Daily: Embedded Insurance: A Winning Strategy for Young Homebuyers

Thought Leadership

Tom Kriby, VP of Client Development and Partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, highlights the growing influence of millennials and Gen Z in the homebuying market. In 2023, these two generations made up 60% of mortgage applications, with 83% of first-time buyers coming from this group. Their tech-savvy, demand for speed, simplicity, and transparency in the…

"Offering Builders Certainty in an Uncertain Home Insurance Climate" article on The Builder's Daily.

As Seen on The Builder’s Daily: Offering Builders Certainty in an Uncertain Home Insurance Climate

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Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, explains why builders are increasingly adopting embedded home insurance, providing buyers with insurance quotes early in the homebuying process. With natural disasters on the rise, the home insurance market is becoming more challenging, with higher costs and limited availability in high-risk areas. By offering competitive, transparent, and upfront…

"The Value of Price Transparency in Today's Homebuying Journey" article on The Builder’s Daily.

As Seen on The Builder’s Daily: The Value of Price Transparency in Today’s Homebuying Journey

Thought Leadership

Tom Kriby, Westwood’s Vice President of Client Development and Partnerships, identifies four key reasons why price transparency is vital in the homebuying process: it allows buyers to include home insurance costs in their budgets from the start, helps builders build trust with their customers, enables buyers to make informed insurance choices, and often results in…