Western Financial Group acquires Brown & Ward Insurance Ltd.

Western Financial Group has acquired Brown & Ward Insurance Ltd., an insurance services provider in Lacombe, Alberta.Owned and operated by Lorne and Heather Rye, Brown & Ward has been in business since 1938. The company will continue to operate with the same staff, in the same historic location, at 5024-51 Street, under the Western Financial Group banner.”The only difference our customers will see is access to a wider variety of products and services at very competitive prices,” said Lorne Rye. “This move means we’re joining a strong network with an excellent offering, including financial services such as banking.”