Canadian Special Risks is now Westland Insurance

New name, same great company

While you’ll continue to deal with the same great team and receive the same service you’ve come to expect from Canadian Special Risks, there’s now expanded capacity, broader underwriting capabilities, and improved claims support with Westland Insurance. We’ll go the extra mile every step of the way to provide you with a personalized coverage solution.

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The formerly Canadian Special Risks branch below is now Westland Insurance. We’re committed to supporting the local communities where our clients and teams work and live. Each year, we invest over $1m into local and charitable initiatives.

Athabasca

5003 50 St #204, Athabasca, AB T9S 1T2

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Westland Insurance acquires Canadian Special Risks Inc.

Westland continues to grow across Canada with a commercial acquisition in AB

June 5, 2024, Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations) – Westland Insurance today announced that it acquired Canadian Special Risks Inc. effective June 1. This strategic move marks another milestone in Westland’s ongoing expansion efforts across the country.

Located in Athabasca, Alberta, Canadian Special Risks is a well-established commercial brokerage specializing in commercial welding programs. By joining forces with Canadian Special Risks, Westland Insurance aims to leverage its specialized knowledge and experience to better serve its diverse Alberta clients.

“This is an exciting acquisition that takes us deeper into the specialty commercial insurance space in Western Canada,” said Jamie Lyons, President & CEO of Westland Insurance. “The team at Canadian Special Risks are at the top of their class and have invaluable experience and insight to offer. With this partnership, we’re well-positioned to offer enhanced insurance solutions tailored to the unique risks and challenges faced by our Alberta business clients.”

Westland continues to invest in and grow its business in Canada, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. This latest move aligns with the company’s long-term vision of expanding its reach and providing comprehensive insurance solutions to a wider customer base.

 

About Westland Insurance Group

Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest growing insurance brokers in Canada. Trading over $4 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. The company’s mission is to protect individuals, businesses, and communities across Canada with trusted advice and tailored insurance solutions. As a Canadian-based company, Westland is proud to support local communities, Canadian jobs, and a strong economy. For more information, please visit westlandinsurance.ca

 

Media Contact:

Westland Insurance Group Ltd.
Jessica Thiessen, Director, Organizational Change Management & Corporate Communications
[email protected] 

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