As one of the largest independent personal lines insurance agencies in the United States, Westwood Insurance Agency today announced that the company has reached the milestone of having 500,000 total policies in force. Now in its 70th year of operation, Westwood continues to see remarkable growth year-over-year in its customer base, offering a wide range of insurance products for today’s consumer.

“It is a remarkable feat to reach 500,000 customers. Thank you to our customers who have trusted us with their insurance needs for all these years. I am incredibly grateful to our exceptional colleagues who have helped make this happen,” said Westwood President Alan Umaly. “Westwood has strived to create a better insurance process for our customers, and that will continue to be our focus today and in the years to come.”

Founded in 1952, Westwood is a full-service agency offering home, auto, flood, umbrella, and many other products to insure residences, vehicles, and small businesses. Westwood has been focused on growth since its founding.

Working with 14 of the top 20 home builders today, Westwood provides home insurance quotes for over 50 percent of all new builds nationally.* Insurance Journal has consistently ranked Westwood as one of the top 100 insurance agencies.

“Getting to this point takes teamwork, and we appreciate our clients and partners for allowing us to provide quality insurance for their home buyers year after year,” said Tom Kriby, Westwood VP of Client Development & Partnerships. “This is another important moment in our company’s history, and a moment to build on for future years.”

*Built by the top 100 home builders.