September 16, 2024
Is Your Snow Removal Insurance Up to Date?
You dig us out from snow and ice both day and night. You know your snow removal job can be r…
September 11, 2024
Why is Fall a Good Time to Buy a Car?
The end of the calendar year is typically a good time to buy a car. New car models for the n…
September 10, 2024
Do You Need Insurance for a Home-based School?
If you are operating a home-based school, you and your students need to be protected from ac…
September 9, 2024
Insuring a Big Boat vs. a Small Boat
When it comes to insuring boats, size does matter. Whether you're insuring a nimble 10-foot…
September 5, 2024
What to Know about Faith-Based Insurance
Faith-based organizations face specific risks to keep their members safe from potential liab…
September 4, 2024
How Does Home Insurance Cover Severe Weather?
Your home has been damaged during a severe weather event. Does your home insurance cover it?…
September 3, 2024
Championing Inclusivity: Western Financial Group's Blueprint for Diverse Hiring Processes and Talent Development
This blog was created based on the content delivered by Banks Falade, Dan Laul, Daria Verigi…
September 3, 2024
What cars are best for students?
Is your student going to be driving a car while away at university or college or to travel t…
August 29, 2024
Who Pays if Your Boat is Damaged in the Marina During Repairs?
What happens if your boat is in the marina for repairs and the repair company causes more da…
August 28, 2024
It's Back to School without Cellphones for Many Students
Many Canadian students will be going back in time when the new school year starts – wi…
August 27, 2024
How D&O Insurance Protects Your Faith-Based Organization
Lawsuits can happen as a result of decisions made by the board of directors of a faith-based…
August 26, 2024
What Kind of Insurance is Needed for E-Bikes?
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are gaining traction across Canada, offering a convenient and ec…
August 22, 2024
Does My Child Need Sports Insurance?
School-aged children who participate in sports can benefit from having sports insurance. Thi…
August 21, 2024
Why Your Faith-Based Organization Needs Liability Insurance
Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other faith-based organizations face a variety o…
August 20, 2024
What Kind of Insurance is Needed for Fishing Boats?
Owning a fishing boat comes with responsibilities --one of the most critical being insurance…
August 14, 2024
Why Cyber Liability Insurance is Important for a Business
Have you thought about how a cyber attack could affect your business? Are you insured agains…
August 13, 2024
Top Factors that Affect Your Boat Insurance
Do you pay more for insurance if you have a big, expensive boat? Does size matter when it co…
August 13, 2024
How to Insure Your Faith-Based Organization
Your faith-based organization is unique in how it serves your community, but do you know how…
August 12, 2024
Do Students Away at School Need Tenant Insurance?
Your child is going away for school this fall. How does your insurance cover your child away…
August 7, 2024
How Weather Events Can Impact Your Boat Insurance
With extreme weather, anything could happen—from sinking with partial or total loss of…
August 7, 2024
Your Questions Answered About Insurance for University Students
Your child is away at school. What kind of insurance coverage do they need away from home at…
July 31, 2024
What Insurance Do High-Performance Boats Need?
Owning a high-performance boat or a racing boat is a thrilling experience. With high speed a…
July 30, 2024
Don't Forget to Tell Your Insurer about Your DIY Projects
DIY projects can be an exciting and cost-effective way to upgrade your home, but they come w…
July 29, 2024
What Kind of Insurance is Needed for Vertical Farming?
Growing crops in vertically stacked layers in greenhouses, warehouses, empty office spaces,…
July 24, 2024
Why Does My Boat Need a VHF Radio?
One of the most important pieces of safety equipment that every boater should have is a VHF…
July 22, 2024
Is Summer the Best Time to Review Your Business Insurance?
For businesses, summer can be a good time to review insurance coverage. Mid-year financial e…
July 17, 2024
Should New Homeowners Get Title Insurance?
Title insurance helps protect you, as the new homeowner, against challenges to the ownership…
July 16, 2024
5 Myths About Boat Insurance You Should Know
Once you get boat insurance, everything’s covered, right? No, not exactly. Marine ins…
July 15, 2024
How Builder's Risk Insurance Can Benefit Your Business
Builder’s insurance risk, also called course of construction insurance, is a type of p…
July 11, 2024
Western Financial Group Announces CEO Retirement, Appointment of New Leader
Kenny Nicholls to retire as Western Financial Group’s CEO effective December 31, 2024<…
July 10, 2024
How to Reduce Home Break-Ins with Technology
On average, there are approximately 200,000 break-ins reported each year in Canada. The aver…
July 8, 2024
What Insurance Do Drywallers Need?
As a drywaller, you measure, cut, and install drywall panels for interior walls and ceilings…
July 4, 2024
How to file a boat insurance claim
A boating incident or accident can happen anytime. For your peace of mind, you should get bo…
July 2, 2024
What is a Salvage Vehicle?
Imagine your car has been involved in a significant accident or a natural disaster like a fl…
June 27, 2024
What Insurance Do Equipment Rental Businesses Need?
If you own an equipment rental business, there can be loss or damage to the items you rent.…
June 26, 2024
How to Control Your Boat's Wake and Wash
The faster your boat goes, the bigger its wake and wash. When you control your boat’s…
June 25, 2024
Am I Covered After a Tornado Hits My House?
When a tornado touches down, it can result in devastating damage. For homeowners, the afterm…
June 24, 2024
Scaling Heights: Championing Sustainability, Conquering Kilimanjaro | Meet Brenda Anderson
Our People are doing great things to support each other, our communities, our environment,…
June 18, 2024
Does Grocery Store Insurance Protect Against Food Contamination?
Grocery stores face the constant risk of food contamination. A customized grocery store insu…
June 17, 2024
Do I Need a Float Plan for My Boating Vacation?
There are always risks when you take a boating vacation. Do friends and family know where yo…
June 10, 2024
Moving to Another Province? Here's How Your Car Insurance Covers You
Moving to a new province can be an exciting adventure, full of new opportunities and experie…
June 5, 2024
Summer Water Safety: Must-Have Pool Insurance and Safety Measures
As summer approaches, many families look forward to spending time by the pool. Whether you o…
June 4, 2024
Western Financial Group Works to Make Insurance More Approachable, Launches Giveaway Campaign
Western Financial partners with Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Canada to offer amazing pr…
June 4, 2024
Why Small Business Owners Need Life Insurance
Why Small Business Owners Need Life Insurance As a small business owner, you’re busy r…
June 3, 2024
Does Insurance Cover a Car Accident while Towing a Boat?
Picture this: You're cruising down the highway, your boat hitched securely to your car's tra…
May 30, 2024
Our President & CEO Kenny Nicholls outlines Western's acquisition strategy
Our President & CEO, Kenny Nicholls, was recently featured in Canadian Underwriter Magaz…
May 29, 2024
What Insurance Do I Need for Welding?
Welders need different types of insurance to protect themselves, their business, and their c…
May 28, 2024
Protecting Your Airbnb Cottage Rental with Insurance
Renting out your cottage on Airbnb requires specific insurance coverage to protect your prop…