Westland Insurance Acquires 2 Brokerage Firms in Alberta, Canada

October 5, 2020

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. announced it has acquired two brokers, based in Alberta, Canada, effective October 1, 2020.

Ironside Insurance Brokers is a family-owned brokerage located in Carstairs, Alberta. Its professional insurance advisors are experts in residential, auto, life, travel, recreation, farm and commercial insurance services.

G&E Insurance has been providing insurance products to Picture Butte, Alberta, and its surrounding area for over 35 years. Their professional advisors provide residential, auto, travel, recreation, farm and commercial insurance services.

Westland’s new retail offices support the company’s expansion strategy to serve more communities in Alberta and across Canada.

With these acquisitions, Westland will be adding two branches and 19 employees in Alberta. Post-acquisition, Westland will have over 1500 employees and 131 offices in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

About Westland Insurance Group

Westland Insurance Group is a property & casualty insurance brokerage established in 1980 in Ladner, British Columbia. The company is one of Canada’s largest independent P&C insurance distributors with over 130 offices throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Westland specializes in home, business, farm and auto insurance.

Source: Westland Insurance Group

Topics Mergers & Acquisitions Agencies Canada

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