Wawanesa Insurance

Wawanesa Insurance is a Canadian mutual company owned by its policyholders. It is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada.

It has a rich history dating back to 1896, when it was founded in the Village of Wawanesa, Man. Its executive offices are located in Winnipeg and the company operates across Canada as well as in California and Oregon.

Because it’s a mutual insurance company every premium dollar collected goes toward paying claims while trying to keep insurance rates fair and running a service-oriented company. Independent insurance brokers distribute Wawanesa’s Canadian insurance products.

What does Wawanesa offer

The company offers auto, home, property, farm, commercial business, life insurance and group benefit offerings across Canada. It has 1,900 broker partners serving more than 2 million members.

Ways to save

Wawanesa offers multi-product and claims-free discounts to its members. You can also qualify for an occurrence deductible: if a single loss impacts your home and automobile, you will only pay one deductible on your insurance claim.

Other ways to save include water loss prevention (if you have installed a sump pump or mainline backflow valve), you’ve fixed or put on a new roof or are driving less. Ask your broker for details.

They have a deep network of local offices, claims adjusters and broker partners. If clients need to file a claim due to a catastrophe, the Catastrophe Response Team put boots on-the-ground to help communities in distress.

Wawanesa’s community impact program invests over $3.5 million annually to support local and national partner organizations in Canada and the U.S. Their Climate Champions program invests $2 million annually to support people on the front lines of climate change who are working to build more resilient communities.