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Best Insurance Broker in Nanaimo, BC

ICBC renewal & car insurance, business insurance, and home insurance

Whether you’re searching for car insurance, ICBC renewals, home insurance, business insurance, farm insurance, or life insurance, we are your trusted local experts in Nanaimo, BC, with over 100 years of experience.

As brokers for Canada’s top insurance providers, we compare options nationwide and handle the details to secure the best coverage at competitive rates— insurance tailored just for you. We'll also provide top rated customer support if you ever need to submit a claim.

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Serving Canadians Since 1905 
Over a century of experience delivering trusted insurance solutions.

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Our local insurance experts understand your specific needs.

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Through the Western Communities Foundation.
Over $9M donated since 2001 to strengthen communities.

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Your local Canadian insurance experts in Nanaimo, BC.

At Western Financial Group, we offer a wide range of insurance products to protect your home, business, vehicle, and more. Our services include:

  1. Car Insurance – Protect your vehicle with affordable and reliable coverage.
  2. Home Insurance – Secure your home and belongings from unexpected events.
  3. Business Insurance – Safeguard your business operations with tailored policies.
  4. Farm Insurance – Coverage to protect your farm, equipment, and livestock.
  5. Life Insurance – Plan for the future and protect your family’s financial security.

Western Financial Group is a proud member of the Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia. 

Proudly Supporting the Nanaimo Community

The city of Nanaimo on the east coast of Vancouver Island is a vibrant urban centre in British Columbia.

Your Western Coast Insurance Services Aulds Road (Nanaimo) branch offers car and truck insurance, home insurance, business insurance and boat insurance. We access many other products as well.

A supporter of our Western Communities Foundation, we’ve donated over $11,000 to Island Crisis Care Society, Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, Ladysmith Breakfast Program and BC SPCA etc.

Don’t miss Englishman River Falls Provincial Park and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park.

Look no further if you’re needing car and truck insurance, home insurance and business insurance. Let our experts be your trusted source for motorcycle insurance, RV insurance and boat insurance etc.

As industry leaders for over 40 years, we are dedicated to serving you the right insurance in Nanaimo, British Columbia and from our other branches on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

At our Nanaimo branch, we have competitive rates and outstanding customer service. We’ll listen to your concerns and help you customize a policy that fits your needs today and as they change.

You’re at home with Western Coast Insurance Services.

Western Financial Group is a proud member of the Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia. 

Comparing Insurance Options Across Canada

Q: What does an insurance broker do?
A: Western's insurance brokers find the best insurance package at the right price.

Insurance brokers can compare quotes and services across different insurance providers. Western's Insurance Brokers save you time and stress by hand-selecting the best insurance quotes nation-wide to match your specific needs and helping you compare them.

Whether you want to protect your home, business, farm, or vehicle, working with an insurance broker is a smart move. Navigating all the insurance options out there can be tricky and time-consuming on your own. We make sure you get great rates and a service guarantee to safeguard your best interests!

What do I need to know about car insurance in Nanaimo, B.C?

It’s mandatory for all drivers to purchase car insurance from ICBC to help ensure that they are protected with a basic level of coverage.

Basic autoplan insurance for ICBC includes $200,000 in third-party liability coverage. Third-party liability helps protect you in cases such as non-vehicle property damage or driving out of province, and it can protect you in situations where the law permits the other driver to sue.

If you make a third-party liability claim against the person who's responsible for a car crash and they don't have enough insurance to pay for your claim, Underinsured Motorist Protection (UMP) covers you. Basic underinsured motorist protection covers you and members of your household for claims of up to $1 million per insured person.

If you want to increase the amount of coverage you have in the event, you're responsible for a crash, you may want to consider extended third-party liability coverage, an optional Autoplan coverage.

5 Things to Know About ICBC Coverage for Occasional Drivers

What do I need to know about home insurance in Nanaimo, B.C?

Home insurance isn't mandatory in British Columbia, but most banks or mortgage lenders will require you to purchase home insurance coverage if you have mortgage.

Home insurance helps you protect against:  Theft,  Fire, Third- party “slip and fall” accidents, Vandalism.

You may want to consider adding earthquake coverage to your home insurance policy to protect you should your home suffer catastrophic damage in an earthquake. Every earthquake insurance policy is different, but typically includes three types of earthquake coverage.

  • Dwelling coverage helps cover the cost of repairing or rebuilding your home.
  • Personal property coverage helps replace personal property like electronics and furniture.
  • Loss-of-use coverage helps cover additional living expenses if you must move out while your home is rebuilt or repaired.

Top 5 Things to Know About Renewing ICBC Car Insurance

Western Proudly Supports Our Canadian Communities

At Western, caring is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in Nanaimo and across Canada by actively supporting the causes that matter most to our customers, employees, and neighbours. Our commitment to care drives us to create positive, lasting impact every day.

Western's Winnipeg Team Volunteers at Children's Hospital Book Market

  May 12, 2026

Western's Lloydminster Branches Present $5,000 Community Infrastructure Grant

  May 12, 2026

Wainwright Team Raises over $4600 for Edgerton Public Library!

  May 12, 2026

Broker Information

Nanaimo, BC

Reviews: 4.4

Contact Branch
844-802-7602
AuldsRoad-Insurance@westerncoast.ca

Location
6581 Aulds Rd #300, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J6

Hours

Mon-Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: Closed

 

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2026-02-16

I have been working with Jaclyn de Groot for years. The reason I keep coming back is because she is exemplary. Highly organized, very knowledgeable, remembers my preferences and needs, is very friendly, and makes renewal painless. I also work with her on my auto insurance for the same reasons. I have recommended her to others several times. You are lucky to have her!

Nanaimo - BC

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2025-07-11

I have had the experience to work with an insurance advisor named Jaclyn de Groot. She is an amazing employee who has helped me numerous times with my insurance needs. She is very professional and fun to work with. Jaclyn is very positive and incredibly knowledgeable about all kinds of insurance. She tailors your needs to the right coverage for you. I would highly recommend Jaclyn for all your insurance needs.

Nanaimo - BC

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2025-04-15

Keisha Byford is absolutely amazing; we were only able to get our house mortgage because of all of her efforts. We had originally another insurance agency make a very crucial mistake with quoting and just the day before our possession date Keisha went above and beyond to get us a BETTER price quote; more EFFICIENT time of completion and most importantly she did everything RIGHT on her end to make our closing process complete and able to happen. Like I said she really saved us and I couldn’t be more appreciative. Absolutely amazing at her job and she goes above and beyond.

Nanaimo - BC