Western Announces New Partnership with the British Columbia Restaurant and Food Services Association
High River, AB, May 12, 2025 – Western Financial Group is proud to announce our new partnership with the British Columbia Restaurant & Foodservice Association (BCRFA), becoming a preferred insurance partner for both business insurance and employee benefits.
“We understand the hospitality industry in Canada, having worked and supported this industry for decades.” said Drew Woytko – Director, Business Development. “We look forward to helping their businesses thrive with the confidence that they are well-protected. It’s sure to be a successful partnership and opportunity to serve the vibrant hospitality community in British Columbia.”
“We are proud of the companies we partner with,” said Ian Tostenson, BCRFA’s President and CEO. “Western Financial brings expertise in insurance for our industry with unmatched service standards and a goal of cost improvement. Insurance costs are rising and we will rely on the group to help us manage this.”
Western will offer tailored, comprehensive insurance solutions that provide security, convenience, and peace of mind to the members of BCRFA. As Western’s CEO Grant Ostir recently announced our big growth plans, this collaboration aligns with our strategic priorities for 2025, with a focus on providing outstanding service and counsel while doubling our customer base in the next five years.
Western Financial Group has been serving Canadians for over 100 years, with roots in Western Canada (High River) and now with locations from coast to coast. Partnering with BCRFA allows us to continue expanding our reach within the hospitality sector, providing custom insurance solutions that meet the unique needs of restaurants and foodservice businesses.
For more information about our partnership with BCRFA, please visit https://westernfinancialgroup.ca/bcrfa
About Western Financial Group Inc.
Headquartered in High River, Alberta, Western Financial Group is a diversified insurance services company that has provided over one million Canadians with protection for over 100 years. Western, a proudly Canadian company, is committed to community service, customer service, innovation, growth, and people while providing personal and business insurance through our engaged team of over 2,000 people in over 200 communities, affiliates, and various connected channels.
Since the very beginning, supporting our local communities has guided everything we do—it's who we are. In 2001, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation (our non-profit charity) was created as a way for our team members to give back and positively impact the people and pride in the places where we live, work, and play. To date, we have granted over $9 million back into our communities.
Western Financial Group is a subsidiary of Trimont Financial Ltd., a subsidiary of The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company.
