Westland Insurance has acquired Youngs Insurance Brokers’ West Burlington operation. The acquisition was effective Feb. 21.
Youngs – Burlington West is a property and casualty brokerage that has served the Greater Toronto area for more than 20 years. The brokerage has established a presence in the community and provides tailored insurance solutions to its clients.
With this acquisition, Westland strengthens its presence in Ontario, a province it considers strategically important as it continues expanding across Canada.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Youngs’ West Burlington location to the Westland team,” said Jamie Lyons (pictured above), Westland’s president and chief executive officer. “As we continue our growth journey across Canada, we feel privileged to partner with a brokerage with such a long and rich insurance history. We’re looking forward to joining forces with their team to continue providing their community with best-in-class insurance solutions and service.”
Westland, one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokers, continues to expand its business in Canada through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Last year, the company expanded its presence in Ontario by acquiring MSP Insurance, also known as Mitchell Sandham Pastor Insurance Brokers, for an undisclosed sum. It also purchased property and casualty brokerages F.A. Smith Insurance Service and Alberta Best Insurance.
The company also acquired Excel Insurance Lloydminster and M. Butler Insurance, marking the company’s entrance into the Niagara Falls, Ontario, area.
