Westland Insurance Acquires Barrie, Ontario-based Huronia Insurance Group
SURREY, British Columbia, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westland Insurance Group Ltd., Canada’s largest independent Canadian-owned brokerage, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Huronia Insurance Group in Barrie, Ontario. Huronia represents Westland’s first location in Simcoe County as it continues to expand its reach across the country.
“As Westland continues to grow nationally, we’re particularly excited to welcome Huronia to the Westland family. Huronia serves clients across the province and is located in one of the fastest-growing communities in Ontario,” says Jamie Lyons, President and Chief Operating Officer of Westland. “We look forward to working with the Huronia team on a path of continued growth and superior service.”
Huronia has been serving clients across Ontario for over 20 years. Its 13 team members provide auto, residential, commercial, and life insurance services.
Westland now has more than 170 locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
About Westland Insurance Group
Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent insurance brokers in Canada. Trading over $3 billion of premium, Westland continues to expand coast to coast. Westland’s brokers provide expertise and advisory-based services across commercial, personal, employee benefits, farm, and specialty insurance segments. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its clients, industry partners and local communities. For more information, please visit westlandinsurance.ca
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