
April 7, 2021
As a farmer, yes, you really do need hail insurance
Branden Smart is a licensed account executive with Western Financial Group. A farmer with ov…

April 1, 2021
Western's Jeff Zanolli on respecting, supporting and including people with Autism
Jeff Zanolli is our Vice President, Personal Line Sales (AB/SK Financial Services) at Wester…

April 1, 2021
Teamwork and culture is important to the Future of Work
Lisa Osachoff is our Chief People & Culture Officer at Western Financial Group. Througho…

March 18, 2021
Our expert Mike Madison discusses group health benefits for Ontario business owners
Mike Madison is our Director of Employee Benefits Sales with Western Financial Group Busines…

March 15, 2021
ICBC moving to Enhanced Care May 1 - Our expert Jennifer Reeve Manager BC Car/Truck discusses impacts
Jennifer Reeve is our Manager of BC Auto Sales at Western Financial Group. Putting customer…

March 10, 2021
Our President highlights the importance of our eastern Canada partnership
We’re excited to share that Kenny Nicholls, CEO and President of Western Financial Gro…

March 9, 2021
Why did my car insurance premium go up when I moved to the city?
If you have recently moved from a rural area to a more urban one, you may have noticed that…

March 9, 2021
Canadians should insure their belongings when moving to a new home
March 9, 2021. Most homeowners understand the importance of making sure their home insurance…

February 26, 2021
Life insurance in Canada - Discover more from our Director of Financial Services Brandee Linley
Brandee Linley is our Director of Financial Services with Western Financial Group. Her passi…

February 25, 2021
Our Foundation contributed over $500,000 to local communities
HIGH RIVER, AB, Feb. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - Giving back to communities across Canada is engrained…

February 23, 2021
Western Financial Group and Huestis Insurance Group enter partnership
HIGH RIVER, AB, Feb. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Western Financial Group (Western) and Huestis Insuranc…

February 22, 2021
Western Financial Group awarded Top 10 Brokerages in Canada
In its latest issue, Insurance Business Canada (IBC) announced the Top 10 Brokerages for 202…

February 19, 2021
A sense of belonging - Our expert Avelia Stewart on diversity and inclusion in Western's workplace
We’re excited to introduce Avelia Stewart, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Business…

February 18, 2021
Caring for our customers - Western puts health and wellbeing first during COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 virus hit the world in March 2020, it has impacted all of us differently.…

February 18, 2021
Masks required at our Western Financial Group branch locations
For the safety of our clients and team members, you must be wearing a mask in order to enter…

February 16, 2021
Benefits of bundling your home and car insurance
Bundling your insurance policies means purchasing more than one type of insurance from the s…

February 15, 2021
Protect your paycheque with disability insurance
If you are like most Canadians, you probably understand the importance of home, car and life…

February 11, 2021
8 ways to prevent your pipes from freezing in the winter
Cold weather can cause your pipes to freeze and possibly burst. Water expands when it freeze…

February 8, 2021
Is life insurance a good Valentine's Day gift?
Feb. 8, 2021. When you think about which romantic gift you should buy for your significant o…

February 5, 2021
Employee group benefits plans (health and dental) in Canada - Our expert Mike Madison outlines the Western difference
Mike Madison is our Director of Employee Benefits Sales with Western Financial Group Busines…

January 28, 2021
Boat insurance for Canadians - Our expert Vera Young details the facts
Vera Young, underwriting manager for specialty risk at Western Financial Group and our divi…

January 27, 2021
Western celebrates Alberta's Top 70 Employers award for 2021
HIGH RIVER, AB, Jan. 27, 2021 - Western Financial Group (Western) has been named one of Albe…

January 26, 2021
Why is it important to have personal liability insurance if you ski or snowboard?
Skiing and snowboarding are enjoyable and popular winter sports but come with the risk of in…

January 20, 2021
What is business interruption insurance and what should you know?
Business interruption insurance supports you when your business cannot operate as a result o…

January 15, 2021
Back to the basics - car and truck insurance
Car insurance may seem complicated, and the policy may seem intimidating with the length and…

January 14, 2021
Snow removal and your home insurance
Snow is an inevitable part of Canadian winters. It is important to keep your driveway and wa…

January 14, 2021
We're listening - Western continues to prioritize excellent customer care
Shannon Burch, Customer Contact Centre director at Western Financial Group, discusses how au…

January 12, 2021
What is the difference between an insurance company and an insurance brokerage?
Jan. 12, 2021. It is easy to use terms such as “insurance company,” “insur…

January 5, 2021
Staff led Western Financial Group give back boosts non-profits
Many non-profits and the people they serve are experiencing tremendous challenges — We…

December 17, 2020
Giving back in 2020: Western Financial Group fulfills promise to the community
HIGH RIVER, AB, Dec. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - Woven into the fabric of Western Financial Group is a…

December 4, 2020
Safe, efficient service from Western's Manitoba team
Michael Chapnick, director of personal lines for Manitoba, has been in the insurance arena s…

November 19, 2020
An insurance broker's place in the current climate and beyond
HIGH RIVER, AB, Nov. 16, 2020. It's safe to say 2020 has been a trying year for all business…

November 10, 2020
Immortal words on Remembrance Day 2020
On Nov. 11, 2020, Western Financial Group and our divisions will join Canadians across this…

October 28, 2020
Is your business insurance working for you?
With over a decade in the business insurance industry, Matt Friesen, manager of commercial s…

October 15, 2020
What does off-road vehicle (ORV) insurance cover?
What is off-road vehicle insurance? Off-road vehicle insurance can provide coverage for liab…

October 15, 2020
Top ergonomic tips for working from home more safely
Ergonomics is arranging and designing things so that they can be used efficiently and safely…

September 29, 2020
How does credit score help my insurance rates?
Let your licensed insurance experts at Western Financial Group — Canada’s Insura…

September 28, 2020
Western Financial Group launches latest campaign: "Quote to Give Back"
HIGH RIVER, AB, Sept. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Western Financial Group (Western) is no stranger to g…

September 21, 2020
How to close down your cabin for winter
While you may not want the summer to end, being prepared for it will help you enjoy a worry-…

September 9, 2020
What is solar energy?
Sept. 9. 2020. Solar energy is a clean and abundant source of renewable energy. The Earth re…

August 24, 2020
Western Financial Group experts manage rates as premiums rise
Aug. 24, 2020. Experts at Western Financial Group — Canada’s Insurance Broker &m…

August 10, 2020
Western's ADVANTAGE delivering value
There are numerous benefits to using an insurance broker at Western Financial Group —…

August 4, 2020
Cash prize handy for early bird contest winner
Congratulations to Gail Howlett from Stony Plain, Alberta on your new home policy and for be…

June 29, 2020
Keep your car safe this hail season
Warm weather is finally here, and you are probably looking forward to barbeques, road trips…

June 8, 2020
Limited registry services available during government update
Dear Western Financial Group customers: Effective June 19 to June 22, our Western Financial…

May 25, 2020
Western Financial Group opens branches to customer traffic
We are reopening our Western Financial Group branches to walk-in traffic. The priority as we…

May 11, 2020
Western Financial Group offers Mortgage Life insurance security
As a new homeowner, we know the time and energy you’ve put into finding the right hous…

May 6, 2020
Drive-Thru offers social distancing care for Fort St. John clients
A leader in customer service, our Western Financial Group team — Canada’s Insura…

April 29, 2020
Western Financial Group serves business insurance customers right
As our team at Western Financial Group works alongside our communities to find solutions und…

April 20, 2020
Simple processes for ICBC and driver transactions
During the COVID-19 event, Western Financial Group is no longer accepting branch walk-in tra…