Closing delays are more than a scheduling issue. They’re a margin issue.
The National Association of Realtors reports 14% of new home closings are delayed, and each delay can cost builders in construction loan interest, builder’s risk insurance, and frozen capital.
In this latest Zonda Industry Perspective, Mark Tribendis, VP of Business Development at Westwood Insurance Agency, and Christi Burkhardt, VP of National Sales and Growth at Westwood Insurance Agency, explore the three insurance pillars that help builders protect margins and keep closings on track:
- Pillar 1: Seize the Offensive
- Pillar 2: Understand an Evolving Insurance Marketplace
- Pillar 3: Think Beyond the Close
Through embedded insurance solutions, continuous carrier market monitoring, and a customer-first service model backed by strong satisfaction scores, Westwood helps reduce insurance-related friction that can delay closings.
With Westwood as a trusted insurance partner, builders can approach every closing with greater confidence, knowing buyers have access to the coverage, guidance, and support needed to keep transactions on track.


