Westland Insurance Group Acquires The Winch Group Inc.
August 3, 2022
Westland Insurance Group has acquired The Winch Group Inc., a Ontario-based employee benefits consulting firm, expanding Westland's capabilities in employee benefits, financial planning and retirement/estate planning. The acquisition broadens Westland's product offering and strengthens its position as a leading full-service commercial brokerage in Canada.
- Buyers
- Westland Insurance Group
- Targets
- The Winch Group Inc.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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