Fair Housing

Equal opportunity housing is an important component of any vibrant community, and fair housing organizations uphold and enforce the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

The Federal Fair Housing Act was passed into law on April 11, 1968, just a few days after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. More than forty years later, the need for fair housing advocates remains. Westfield is proud to partner with several nonprofit organizations dedicated to protecting everyone’s right to have a home – regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender or disability.

Along with our agency partners, Westfield must remain dedicated to demonstrating fair treatment of all people by:

• Promptly returning all phone calls inquiring about insurance
• Making affordable insurance available to all by offering the same products and coverage
• Remaining consistent in sales practices, claims settlement practices and underwriting procedures

Today, the role of fair housing organizations has evolved. In addition to upholding the law, many organizations have added proactive programs to help individuals and families purchase, revitalize, maintain or insure homes. Through education and outreach, public policy initiatives and advocacy and enforcement, they revitalize communities.

To learn more about the fair housing organizations with which Westfield partners, click below.

Akron
Cleveland and Columbus
Toledo

To find a fair housing resource in your area, visit www.nationalfairhousing.org

How Westfield employees and agency partners help fair housing

• Westfield maintains partnerships with fair housing organizations in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo, Ohio.
• Recognizing that the law pertains to insurance through issues such as red-lining, discrimination, disparate impact, etc., our partnerships provide employees and agents opportunities to attend fair housing seminars, clinics and annual meetings as well as to proactively resolve issues.