Westland Insurance Group continues to organically expand its business in Canada with yet another acquisition – this time of The Winch Group Inc. in Ontario.
Considered one of the largest employee benefits consulting firms in Ontario, The Winch Group is a full-service brokerage specializing in employee benefits, financial planning, and estate and retirement planning.
According to Westland, the acquisition of The Winch Group “broadens [the company’s] product offering and further cements its position as a leading full-service commercial brokerage in Canada.”
“Expanding in the benefits consulting business with the acquisition of The Winch Group Inc. represents an exciting new chapter for Westland,” said Westland president and COO Jamie Lyons. “Providing employee benefits is a vital part of operating any business, and The Winch Group’s reputation and experience in this area is outstanding. Adding their significant expertise and professionalism bolsters our commercial expertise and we’re excited to welcome them to our team.”
“The Winch Group Inc’s foundations are similar to Westland’s as they have a strong commitment to client satisfaction and providing exceptional service and advice,” added Westland EVP, commercial & eastern Canada operations Donna Barclay. “We’re very excited to welcome Gary Winch and J. Scott Guest and their team to our Westland team.”
Last month, Westland Insurance acquired the London, ON-based National Truck League Insurance Brokers. National Truck League is a speciality transportation brokerage that operates across Canada, offering commercial trucking, cargo, disability, travel medical emergency, critical illness, and downtime insurance solutions for the trucking industry.
