Westland acquires brokerage firms in Alberta and Ontario

Westland Insurance continues its expansion across Canada with the latest acquisitions of brokerage firms in Alberta and Ontario.

Westland announced Wednesday that it has acquired Excel Insurance Lloydminster and M. Butler Insurance in Ontario, effective June 24. “These acquisitions bring Westland to two new communities and reflect Westland’s continued expansion across Canada,” the brokerage said in a news release.

Excel Lloydminster is a home, auto and business insurance broker based in Lloydminster, Alta., a city on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. It has been serving clients for nearly two decades.

“Since its inception, Excel Lloydminster has built a strong customer base and established valuable partnerships with national and global insurance providers,” Westland said in a release. “This acquisition not only strengthens Westland’s presence in the region, but also allows them to expand their services to a previously unserved community.”

Strategic acquisition of M. Butler Insurance in Niagara Falls, Ontario, brings Westland to a new community. As an independent, full-service broker, M. Butler Insurance offers home, auto, business, boat and life insurance, as well as financial services and other offerings.

“These acquisitions are a perfect fit for our growth strategy and allow us to expand our reach across Alberta and Ontario as they align with our commitment to providing our customers with exceptional service and tailored solutions,” said Jamie Lyons, President and CEO of Westland.

Westland’s latest deals follow its acquisition of Canadian Special Risks Inc., which is effective June 1. Canadian Special Risks, based in Athabasca, Alberta, is a successful brokerage firm specializing in commercial welding programs. The brokerage firm offers welders general liability, oil and gas consultants and CGL inspectors, CGL electricians, commercial property liability, product liability and property insurance, according to its website.

“The Canadian Special Risks team is best-in-class and has invaluable experience and knowledge to offer,” Lyons said after the acquisition. “This partnership positions us well to provide enhanced insurance solutions tailored to the unique risks and challenges our Alberta business clients face.”

Westland has made several acquisitions this year. In May, it expanded its employee benefits offering with the acquisition of Dupuis Langen Group in Richmond, B.C. The group benefits broker serves a diverse clientele that includes nonprofits and private companies, with a specialization in the community services and unionized employer sectors.

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