Westland Insurance acquires two brokerage firms to strengthen benefits consulting and P&C operations. The Canadian Business Journal

Surrey, British Columbia/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen Indigenous Peoples), September 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westland Insurance announced on September 1 that two new Canadian Announced the acquisition of brokerage firms: Montridge Advisory Group and BST Insurance.

Montridge Advisory Group is one of Canada’s leading employee benefits advisors and is based in Vancouver. With this acquisition, Westland adds depth to its employee benefits platform.

BST Insurance Brokers Ltd. is a full-service P&C broker based in Pickering, Ontario that has been in operation for over 40 years. This is Westland’s first location in Pickering.

“Montridge Advisory significantly expands Westland’s benefits consulting business,” said Jamie Lyons, president and COO of Westland. “This is an important part of our benefits consulting platform and is an area of ​​our current focus. Both brokerage teams share a commitment to excellent client service and we are delighted to welcome them to the Westland team.

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. Westland, trading premiums of $2.5 billion, continues to expand from coast to 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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