Westland Insurance Strengthens Alberta Commercial Lines with Industry Veteran
Event summary
- Valerie Cusano joins Westland Insurance as VP, Commercial Lines, Alberta on April 28, 2026.
- Cusano brings extensive experience in Alberta's commercial brokerage market, including founding Iridium Risk Services Inc. and Palm Insurance Canada.
- Westland is Canada’s fourth-largest insurance brokerage, trading over $4 billion of premium annually.
The big picture
Westland Insurance continues to invest in regional leadership, a key strategy for scaling its commercial lines business. The hire of Valerie Cusano underscores the importance of specialized expertise in complex risk environments like Alberta’s energy sector. With over $4 billion in premiums traded annually, Westland is positioning itself to capture more market share in Canada’s dynamic insurance landscape.
What we're watching
- Regional Strategy
- How Westland's focus on Alberta will impact its national growth trajectory.
- Market Penetration
- Whether Cusano’s expertise can drive deeper inroads into Alberta’s energy and municipal sectors.
- Execution Risk
- The pace at which Westland integrates Cusano’s leadership into its existing commercial lines team.