Westland swoops for First Durham

Westland swoops for First Durham | Insurance Business Canada

Mergers & Acquisitions

Westland swoops for First Durham

Acquired firm is one of the oldest in its region

Mergers & Acquisitions

By
Mia Wallace

Westland Insurance, one of Canada’s largest independently owned brokerages, has revealed its acquisition of First Durham Insurance & Financial Ltd. Effective May 1, the deal will expand its reach in the Ontario market.

Pickering, ON-headquartered First Durham is one of the oldest and largest full-service independent brokerages in the region. It has served the market for over sixty years, offering personal, personal auto, farm, and commercial insurance and is actively involved in its local community.

“We’re thrilled to welcome First Durham Insurance & Financial, a highly respected P&C brokerage in Canada,” said Jamie Lyons, president & CEO for Westland Insurance. “First Durham’s longstanding reputation in Ontario is a testament to their commitment to exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming its talented team into the Westland family, and to leveraging their expertise to better serve our clients across the country.”

Westland is continuing to invest in and grow its business in Canada, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.

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