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…
Home insurance is no longer just a formality. It now impacts home value, buyer motivation, and project feasibility. Westwood Insurance Agency helps builders navigate these challenges throughout the entire project lifecycle, from assessing development risk and pre-underwriting homes to educating sales teams and providing long-term support for buyers. With a 2025 Net Promoter Score of…
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…
Many home builders are embedding home insurance into their sales process before a home is built. This provides upfront insurance certainty that adds transparency and trust for both buyers and sellers. This “service extra” enhances a builder’s brand, especially when it’s paired with excellent post‑sale service. Working with an experienced insurance agency means your customers…
Home insurance availability and cost are top concerns for many builders and their customers. This Industry Perspective explores how builders can navigate a rapidly changing insurance market. Read the full report here.
Westwood is highlighted in a recent Builder article, discussing how more states are increasing home insurance premiums, reducing coverage, or pulling out of the state. Rather than risk a delayed or lost closing, home builders are relying on several new strategies. Christi Burkhardt, Vice President of National Sales and Growth at Westwood Insurance Agency, says,…
