Western Financial Group Opens Claims Centre in Okotoks to Assist Flood Victims

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HIGH RIVER, AB, June 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Western Financial Group (Western) announced today that its branch in Okotoks, Alberta (207, 200 Southridge Drive) will serve as the organization's official insurance claims centre and will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

To help ensure all flooding victims receive support, Western will process all flood claims - even if the customer does not have a current insurance policy with the company.

"Given the scope of the damage it's important to get your claims process started as soon as possible," said Jeff Burke, President & CEO of Western Financial Group's network of insurance brokerages. "We have an experienced team ready at our Okotoks claims centre to help all victims of this terrible tragedy".

Apart from visiting the Okotoks claims centre, customers can also call the Okotoks office at 403-938-0777 where an experienced Western Financial Group representative will be able to answer your questions and assist you during this time.

If you have an emergency claim, please call our 24/7 claims line at 1-877-599-7299.

About Western Financial Group  

Western Financial Group is a western Canada based, diversified, financial services company serving more than 600,000 customers. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in High River, Alberta, Western provides insurance services through more than 120 office locations and the Internet (www.westernfinancialgroup.ca). With a skilled team of approximately 1,600 employees, and backed by the strong resources of its owners, Western is committed to building the strongest financial services company in Western Canada.   Western Financial Group is a subsidiary of Desjardins Group, the leading cooperative financial group in Canada.

SOURCE: Western Financial Group

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