CEO Grant Ostir Graces CIO Times Magazine Cover
Western Financial Group is honoured to share this month’s CIO Times Magazine, which features our Chief Executive Officer, Grant Ostir. The magazine recognizes Grant as a Pioneer of Progress, celebrating his visionary leadership and transformative contributions to the insurance industry.
With nearly three decades of experience in the insurance sector, Grant's leadership is characterized by a steadfast commitment to customer-centric innovation and purpose-driven growth. Since assuming the CEO role in January 2025, he has unveiled a bold growth strategy aimed at doubling Western's customer base over the next five years.
Grant's strategic approach prioritizes service excellence, customer convenience, and operational innovation, ensuring Western remains at the forefront of the evolving insurance landscape. His leadership philosophy centers around clear communication, trust, and empowering teams to excel, creating a more responsive and customer-focused organization.
“I’ve always believed insurance is about trust,” said Grant. “Being part of a company that helps people protect what matters most is something I’ve never taken for granted.”
From the article:
Grant’s leadership philosophy is rooted in clear communication, trust, and empowering teams to excel. His vision for Western Financial Group is not just about growth but about creating a more responsive, customer-focused organization that adapts to industry challenges while maintaining the personal touch that has defined Western for over a century. Recognized for his transformative leadership, Grant was named to Constellation Research’s 2025 AX100, an elite list of executives driving disruptive customer experience initiatives worldwide.
To learn more about Grant’s journey and his vision for the future, click here.
