Wawanesa is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada. It grown from Western Canada small town roots into company with offices from cast to coast in Canada having the best geographic spread among the Top 10 general insurance companies in the country. This kind of market coverage allows Wawanesa to meet their obligations, particularly when disaster strikes. As example Wawanesa Insurance had to respond to $36
million in sewer backup claims in Winnipeg in 1993 gaining as always a trusted reputation. It has taken much more efforts to build a company that has survived over 100 years in business dealing with life’s uncertainties.
Dating back to September 25, 1896, when it was founded in the Village of Wawanesa, Manitoba, today executive offices are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Wawanesa Operates as well in the states of California and Oregon in the U.S.A. Its San Diego branch has captured part of auto and home insurance market with an aggressive marketing effort. Few may be aware that Wawanesa is the largest property and casualty insurer in Manitoba. The company has always smartly invested assets being derived from premiums paid over one million to auto and property policyholders across Canada and U.S.
Wawanesa emphasis intellectual assets even more than hard assets providing professional development for staff through the insurance institute. This has led to a high level of services, low turnover and healthy morale.
Wawanesa was awarded an A+ (Superior) Rating for its financial strength from A.M. Best Co, the most authoritative insurance and information source.
Wawanesa’s insurance products are distributed by over 1300 independent insurance brokers with exception of Quebec where products are distributed through company agents. Among the best Wawanesa traits one could note: Outstanding claims and underwriting services , offers a wide range of quality products, quality brokers representation, consistent growth, and solid corporate citizen known for generous charitable giving.
Wawanesa is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada. It grown from Western Canada small town roots into company with offices from cast to coast in Canada having the best geographic spread among the Top 10 general insurance companies in the country. This kind of market coverage allows Wawanesa to meet their obligations, particularly when disaster strikes. As example Wawanesa Insurance had to respond to $36
million in sewer backup claims in Winnipeg in 1993 gaining as always a trusted reputation. It has taken much more efforts to build a company that has survived over 100 years in business dealing with life’s uncertainties.