Westland Insurance Acquires Arrow Insurance Agency, Emsland & Associates Insurance, and IBMG Canada, The Canadian Business Journal

Surrey, British Columbia/Territories of the Coast Salish (first country of Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen), October 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westland Insurance has become Arrow Insurance Agency, Emsland & Associates Insurance, and announced the acquisition of IBMG Canada Inc. Effective October 1. All three are P&C brokerage firms and represent Westland’s continued expansion across Canada.

Arrow Insurance is Westland’s first location in Fort St. John, BC, and Emsland & Associates adds another location in Kamloops, BC.

IBMG Canada Inc. is a Toronto-based brokerage firm that enhances Westland’s presence in the strategically important Greater Toronto region.

“We are delighted to welcome Arrow Insurance, Emsland & Associates and IBMG Canada to the Westland team,” said Jamie Lyons, President and COO of Westland. “We are honored to join forces with these three outstanding brokerage firms, each with great leadership and passionate employees, as we continue our growth journey across Canada. We look forward to continuing to serve our community and making a difference in the lives of our clients.”

Westland continues to invest and grow its Canadian operations, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.

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About Westland Insurance Group

Westland Insurance Group is one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing independent insurance brokers. With more than $2.5 billion in premiums traded, Westland continues to expand from the West Coast to the East Coast. Westland brokers provide expertise and advice-based services across commercial, personal, employee benefits, farm and professional insurance segments. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned business committed to supporting its customers, industry partners and the community. For more information, visit westlandinsurance.ca.

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