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As seen in The Builder’s Daily: The Insurance Market at Halftime: What Builders Need to Know for the Rest of 2026

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The spring housing market brought renewed optimism, driven by moderating premium growth and a stabilizing reinsurance market. However, ongoing pressures remain, particularly in regions heavily impacted by natural disasters. Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, shares what builders should watch in the second half of 2026—including affordability challenges and rising replacement and imported building…

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Reduce Home Building Risk Before It Starts

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As market conditions shift and insurance challenges continue to evolve, builders must take a more proactive approach to managing risk. In this industry perspective by Zonda, Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, and Tom Kriby, VP of Client Development and Partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, share how early home insurance planning can play a…

The Builder's Daily article By Alan Umaly, President of Westwood.

As Seen on The Builder’s Daily: Your Next Competitive Advantage? Knowledge Wins.

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Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, shares insight on how the right insurance agency partner can create value for builders and buyers from groundbreaking to closing and beyond. In today’s challenging homebuilding environment, both builders and buyers face rising costs and growing uncertainty. The solution: working with an experienced insurance expert who can provide…

TBD "Westwood-Hippo Deal Raises Stakes On Home Insurance Trust"

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

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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…

Builder Online "Digging Into Westwood Insurance’s Deal to Buy Hippo’s Holdings"

As Seen on Builder: Digging Into Westwood Insurance’s Deal to Buy Hippo’s Holdings

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Westwood Insurance Agency has acquired Hippo Holdings’ home builder distribution network, expanding its reach and capabilities in the new home construction space. In a recent Builder article Alan Umaly, President of Westwood Insurance Agency, talks about what the acquisition means for builders and the evolving role of insurance. “This acquisition brings Hippo’s new construction product…

"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…