Glenn Williams appointed president and CEO of Western Financial Insurance Company

By Canadian Underwriter, | January 23, 2012 | Last updated on October 30, 2024
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Glenn Williams has been appointed president and CEO of Western Financial Insurance Company (WFIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Western and Canada’s oldest and largest provider of pet insurance under the Petsecure brand. The appointment was effective Jan. 20, 2012. Williams replaces Randy Valpy, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.Williams has served WFIC since March 2010 as vice president of operations. He has served as WFIC’s chief operating officer since May 2011. He will continue to be based at the WFIC Winnipeg head office.

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