A Canada Post strike began on September 26, 2025, which may result in delays in the delivery of insurance documents. We encourage you to use our available online tools to manage your policy.

Canada Super Visa Travel Insurance

October 2, 2025

Should Canada Visa Super Holders Have Trip Cancellation Insurance?

Yes, it’s recommended that Canada super visa holders have trip cancellation insurance.…

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Farm Insurance Protects Home & Belongings

October 1, 2025

How Does Farm Insurance Cover the Farming Family's Home and Possessions?

For many Canadians living on a farm, the lines between home and business are blurred. The fa…

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Vending Machine Insurance Liability

September 30, 2025

Are You Protected if Your Vending Machine Business Gets Sued?

Vending machines businesses can be sued for selling contaminated products. A lawsuit against…

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2025 Western Indigenous Infrastructure Grant Recipients

September 29, 2025

Empowering Indigenous Communities, Honouring Truth and Reconciliation

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), Western Financial Gr…

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Small business cyber security

September 29, 2025

Could Your Small Business Survive a Cyberattack?

Did you know? Hackers target and attack Canada’s small businesses, too. Your business…

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FAQ Jacob Lecuyer

September 25, 2025

FAQs about Contractors Insurance

Get contractor insurance that’s tailored to your needs and your trade. Ask Western Fin…

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September 24, 2025

Western Celebrates National Excellence Award Win

Western Financial Group was honoured to take the stage at the 2025 Canadian Business Excelle…

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Tenant Insurance Super Visa Holders

September 24, 2025

Canada Super Visa Holders' Guide to Tenant Insurance

You’re renting a home, condo, or apartment as a Canada super visa holder. Tenant insur…

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Parking Lot Accident Insurance Coverage

September 23, 2025

Navigating Parking Lot Accidents: Your Car Insurance Explained

Parking lots are a common backdrop for minor fender benders, but even a low-speed collision…

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Canadian Coffee Shop Insurance

September 22, 2025

Top Insurance Coverages Every Canadian Coffee Shop Needs

Even the best-run café faces risks, from slips and falls to kitchen fires. You need a…

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Canada Super Visa Medical Insurance

September 17, 2025

Should Super Visa Holders Get More Than Minimum Emergency Travel Insurance?

You need a minimum of $100,000 in private emergency medical insurance as a Canada super visa…

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Home Insurance FAQs

September 16, 2025

What Do You Know about Home Insurance? Test Yourself

Home insurance doesn’t cover everything, but it does provide a lot of protection for y…

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Home Insurance Newcomers Canada

September 15, 2025

Is Your New Home Protected? Home Insurance for Newcomers to Canada

You’re in Canada to start a new life and you’re buying a home. You’ll need…

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Snow Removal Biz insurance

September 15, 2025

Is Your Snow Removal Business Insured Against Lawsuits?

What would you do if your snow removal business were sued? Liability claims, especially slip…

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Travel Insurance Canada Visa Holders

September 10, 2025

Should Canada Visa Super Holders Have Trip Interruption Insurance?

What if you need to return home sooner than planned as a Canada super visa holder? Trip inte…

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Homeowners Insurance FAQ

September 9, 2025

Can the New Owners Take Over My Home Insurance Policy?

If you're preparing to sell your house, it’s good to know what will happen to your hom…

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Insurance For HVAC Technicians

September 8, 2025

Insurance for HVAC Businesses: What You Need to Know

Running an HVAC business comes with risks from equipment damage to customer disputes. Is you…

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September 8, 2025

Indoor Growers and Garden Centres Insurance

How Western Financial Group protects Indoor Growers and Garden Centres with Insurance Caryl…

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Western Mariners Donation

September 3, 2025

Western Donates $50,000 to Mariners Centre

(From left to right is David Arenburg, Chair of the Mariners Centre Health & Wellness Fu…

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Hammy Snow Removal FAQ

September 3, 2025

FAQs about Snow Removal

Did you know? Western’s Snow Removal Insurance Fits Your Operation and Helps You Save…

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Canada Super Visa Applicants Medical Travel Insurance

September 3, 2025

Canada Super Visa Applicants: Your Guide to Emergency Medical Insurance

You’re coming to Canada as a super visa holder to be with your children or grandchildr…

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Grocery Store Insurance

September 1, 2025

Does Your Grocery Store Have Enough Liability Insurance?

Your grocery store could face a lawsuit from a customer involving an injury or property dama…

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Canadian School Cyber Insurance Coverage

September 1, 2025

Do Canadian Schools Need Cyber Insurance?

Cyberattacks against Canadian schools, colleges, and universities are increasing and they&rs…

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Grant Update on 2025 Western Financial Group Strategy

August 28, 2025

Western Financial Group Update on 2025 Compass Strategy

Canada’s insurance broker sees surge in customer satisfaction, as Journey-Based Teams…

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2025 Western Community Infrastructure Grant

August 27, 2025

Western Communities Foundation Opens 2025 Grant Applications to Build Safer, Stronger Communities

The Western Communities Foundation (WCF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Communit…

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Supplement Stores Insurance

August 27, 2025

What Insurance Do Nutritional Supplement Stores Need?

Customers buy products at your nutritional supplement store for their health and well-being.…

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Back to school insurance needs

August 26, 2025

Your Guide to Back-to-School Insurance Questions

It’s back to school time. Kids and parents are getting organized and you need to make…

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Western Donates To Fight Wildfires

August 21, 2025

Western Communities Foundation Supports Wildfire Relief with $25,000 Donation to Canadian Red Cross

As wildfires continue to devastate communities across Canada, the Western Communities Founda…

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2025 Rising Stars Award

August 20, 2025

Western Financial Group's Randi Toews and Matthew Mrozek Named 2025 Rising Stars by Insurance Business

Western Financial Group is proud to announce that two of its outstanding team members, Randi…

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Common Driving Myths

August 20, 2025

Have You Fallen for these Driving Myths?

Most of us have heard and probably fallen for some driving myths. Read on to see if you stil…

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Canadian Super Visa Car Insurance

August 20, 2025

Car Insurance Guide for Canada Super Visa Holders

Canada super visa holders who are planning to drive must buy Canadian car insurance. Car ins…

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Professional Bakery Insurance

August 13, 2025

How to Insure Your Bakery

Lawsuits can spoil your bakery’s business and could even put it out of business. Does…

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What Home Insurance Wont Cover

August 12, 2025

What Doesn't Home Insurance Cover?

Does your home insurance cover everything? No, it doesn’t. While home insurance covers…

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Switch home insurance save money

August 6, 2025

Main Reasons for Switching Home Insurance

Should you switch your home insurance? Switching home insurance providers is a common practi…

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Bridal Shop Insurance

August 5, 2025

Insurance for Bridal Shops

You’re selling the perfect wedding dress to the bride for her big day. What could go w…

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Western Annual Giving Report

July 30, 2025

Western Communities Foundation Annual Report Highlights Record-Breaking Year of Community Impact

Over $699,000 donated, 160+ organizations supported, and a renewed focus on safe, inclusive…

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July 30, 2025

Insurance for Flooring Retailers

Retailers that specialize in flooring need custom-fit commercial insurance. That means insur…

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Vehicle Car Replacement Insurance

July 29, 2025

What Is Vehicle Replacement Insurance and Do I Need It?

If you've ever bought a new car or signed off on a lease agreement, chances are you’ve…

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July 22, 2025

Protect Your Rental Properties with Western's Property Management Insurance

Blake Smiley is Manager, Business Development, at Western Financial Group and he’s bas…

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Home Repairs Insurance Process

July 22, 2025

Can Repairs Be Done Before Filing a Home Insurance Claim?

When unexpected damage strikes your home, it's natural to want to fix things as quickly as p…

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Canada Boat Wreck Removal Insurance Coverage

July 21, 2025

How Does My Boat Insurance Cover Wreck Removal and Spills?

What happens if your boat sinks? What about an oil spill or leak? How does boat insurance co…

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Can I refuse a home inspection

July 16, 2025

Can You Refuse a Home Inspection?

When buying or selling a home in Canada, do you really need to do a home inspection? Homeown…

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Butcher Shop Insurance Canada

July 15, 2025

Insurance for Butcher Shops

Butchers face unique risks because meat can spoil or get contaminated. There could be meat p…

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Boat Safety Capsizing Canada

July 14, 2025

What To Do if Your Boat Capsizes

If your boat capsizes, it’s a dangerous situation and it’s possible that you cou…

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Fleet Insurance Canada TJ Bumby Q&A

July 10, 2025

Fleet Insurance is Comprehensive Protection for Multiple-Vehicle Businesses

Managing a business fleet comes with unique challenges, from cost control to risk management…

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Home Insurance Tornado Coverage Canada

July 9, 2025

Does Home Insurance Cover Tornadoes in Canada?

Tornadoes, though less frequent in Canada than in some parts of the U.S., remain a real thre…

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Car Insurance Fraud Trends

July 8, 2025

What Are the Latest Trends in Car Insurance Fraud?

Car insurance fraud continues to be a serious issue in Canada, costing Canadians an estimate…

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Western Wins 2025 Canadian Business Excellence Award

July 7, 2025

Western Financial Group Wins 2025 Canadian Business Excellence Award

We’re proud to share that Western Financial Group has been named a recipient of the 20…

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