Westland Insurance Acquires Paul Ayotte Insurance Brokers Ltd.
August 1, 2025
Westland Insurance Group Ltd. acquired Paul Ayotte Insurance Brokers Ltd. (PAIB), effective August 1, 2025, expanding Westland’s presence in Northern Ontario. PAIB, founded in 1975 with five offices across Northern Ontario, brings personal, commercial and leisure P&C insurance capabilities that strengthen Westland’s regional distribution and client service footprint.
- Buyers
- Westland Insurance Group Ltd.
- Targets
- Paul Ayotte Insurance Brokers Ltd.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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