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About 2023-05-19T11:52:14-06:00

Alberta’s Original Dyck Insurance Agency, Established in 1979

Providing our clients with expert insurance advice and products for more than 30 years, Dyck Insurance manages all of your personal and business property insurance requirements in Alberta, and from the Yukon to Nunavut. With over 40 agents at our 3 Alberta locations, Dyck Insurance offers complete insurance to suit your needs, from auto and recreational insurance to homeowners and commercial business, including farm insurance.

We are a family-owned business that is not affiliated with any other Alberta insurance firms. Our team of brokers serves you with offices in Wetaskiwin, Thorsby and Calmar.

Get on a First-Name Basis with Your Insurance Agent

Dyck Insurance takes pride in personalizing your insurance experience and allows you to put a face to your policy. Our brokerage works hard to find you the best rates available for a variety of insurance products.

Special Recognition

We received a special award from Wawanesa Insurance Company in recognition of our 30-year partnership.

  • Wetaskiwin
  • Thorsby
  • Calmar

The Wetaskiwin Team

Dyck Insurance Agency has been a proud part of the Wetaskiwin community for over 30 years. In fact, our connection with the city involves more than sound insurance policies as the founder of our family business, Frank Dyck, is Wetaskiwin’s former mayor.

Our brokers and staff are committed to finding insurance products that make sense for you, your family and your business. Meet the staff at our main office in Wetaskiwin and please call to set up your consultation.

The Thorsby Team

The thriving family business of Dyck Insurance Agency is pleased to serve clients from our satellite office in Thorsby. Our 3 staff members in Thorsby are here to answer your insurance questions and find policies that meet your unique requirements. We are an independent insurance brokerage that helps you make the right decision by providing a range of options. Meet our Thorsby staff on this page.

The Calmar Team

Dyck Insurance Agency is a preferred independent insurance brokerage in central Alberta that has provided individuals and businesses with quality products for more than 30 years. We serve you from 3 offices, including our location in Calmar. Our 3-person Calmar office will provide the guidance and support you need on a wide range of policies. Please read about our staff members on this page and let us know if you have any questions.

Angie Elder

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Angie Elder

A resident of Wetaskiwin, Angie Started her career at Dyck Insurance in 2006 and is presently working on obtaining her CAIB Designation. She specializes in personal lines primarily with our RCMP group account. She has always believed in building a strong working relationship with her clients in order to provide excellent customer service. Angie enjoys working with people and prides herself on finding the right insurance solution for each and every client.

Chelsey Duncan

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Chelsey Duncan

Chelsey comes to Dyck Insurance with a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business from Grant MacEwan University. She has a marketing and accounting background that provides her with additional knowledge in her role as a Personal Lines Broker. She is looking forward to a great career at Dyck Insurance, and is working towards obtaining her CAIB designation. Chelsey resides with her husband in the Pigeon Lake area.

Colleen Wolter

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Colleen Wolter

Colleen commenced employment with Dyck Insurance in 1998. With her accounting background, she soon demonstrated the ability to become our Financial Controller and currently attends to the day to day fiscal responsibilities of the corporation. She has an excellent rapport with management and brokers at Dyck Insurance along with Insurance Company personnel.

Darcy Maskoskie

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Darcy Maskoskie

Darcy joined his wife Sherry at Dyck Insurance in 2002. With his farm background, it became evident early that he would make an excellent farm and commercial broker. He takes pride in finding the right commercial market for his clients and provides exceptional customer service for all of his commercial accounts.

Daryl Priebe

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Daryl Priebe

Daryl has been with Dyck Insurance since October 2015. He brings over three years of claims experience knowledge to our office as his former insurance background was as a claims adjuster. He is also working on his Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation. Daryl is in personal lines and has a very good rapport with his clients. His young family has recently built a new home in the area.

Frank Dyck

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Frank Dyck

Retired RCMP Staff Sergeant with 29 Yrs. Service. Former Alderman and Mayor of the City of Wetaskiwin. Started the family insurance business in 1979. Enjoys working with all of his dedicated staff who are like family to him.

Genoa Ellingham

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Genoa Ellingham

Wetaskiwin resident employed by Dyck Insurance Agency in 1995. Official title is receptionist but performs many other duties, file clerk, debit/credit card, admin assistance, etc. Suffice to say we receive many compliments about her service and cordiality.

Ian Elder

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Ian Elder

A born Wetaskiwin resident started his insurance career in 2008 at Dyck Insurance Agency where he joined his wife Angela. Ian is an Experienced Insurance Broker with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance industry leading to a strong focus in providing tailored insurance solutions for all his clients. Specializing in Commercial Property/Liability Insurance, Commercial Lines Auto, Farm Auto & Farm Property.

Sjoukje Baara

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Sjoukje Baara

Sjoukje joined the Dyck Insurance team in 2019 with two years' experience as a licensed personal lines broker. Originally from Easterein Holland, Sjoukje moved to Alberta with her family in 1999. Away from the office she enjoys playing Volleyball, fitness, and spending time with her family.

Mark Dyck

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Mark Dyck

Joined the family insurance business in 1985 directly from Mount Royal College. Continues to enjoy working with the public in both sales and management of the office.

Rob Dyck

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Rob Dyck

Joined Dyck Insurance in 1982. Obtained his C.A.I.B. designation in 1991. Involved in all aspects of the business operations including sales, management, and HR. Has volunteered in the local hockey community (coaching both Minor & Junior hockey) and Past-President of the Wetaskiwin Icemen Jr. B Hockey Club.

Dean Furuness

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Dean Furuness

Dean joined Dyck Insurance in April 2017. He decided to make a career change after 30 years as Controller with Pioneer Chrysler in Wetaskiwin. Dean enjoys the fast-paced environment that the insurance industry offers. He obtained his level two license with the AIC in MAY of 2017 and is currently working towards his CAIB (Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker) designation

Gillian Furuness

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Gillian Furuness

Gillian is a resident of Wetaskiwin recruited by Dyck Insurance Agency in the fall of 2017 and joined her father, Dean, in the ever changing insurance industry. She has experience in bookkeeping, museum studies and the car dealership industry as well as community involvement with the Wetaskiwin Theatre Society, Water Works Players and the Manluk Theatre. She is a personal lines broker currently working towards her CAIB (Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker) designation.

Jo-Ann Greene

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Jo-Ann Greene

Wetaskiwin resident employed by Dyck insurance Agency in 1998. Official title is receptionist but performs many other duties, file clerk, debit/credit card, admin assistance, etc. Suffice to say we also receive many compliments about her service and cordiality.

Karen Hagstrom

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Karen Hagstrom

Karen came to Dyck Insurance in the summer of 2017 as a newly licensed Personal Lines Broker. She has a background in both the legal and accounting fields which is a great asset in her new role. She is enjoying this new challenge and is continually expanding her insurance knowledge daily. Karen resides on the family farm with her husband in the Bittern Lake area.

Phyllis Howe

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Phyllis Howe

Wetaskiwin resident who grew up in the Falun area. Employed by Dyck Insurance in Aug 2002. Officical title is Broker Support but performs many other duties, accounting duties support, Reception support, admin assistance, supply orders, etc.

Kim Issler

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Kim Issler

Kimberley comes to Dyck Insurance in 2014 as a newly licensed broker from Thorsby, AB. She is new to the industry but her keen enthusiasm has allowed her to pick up very quickly with her new career. Her friendly disposition will be an asset to our company. Kim comes here with experience managing a family business for 15 years.

Lori Kasur

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Lori Kasur

Lori started her career at Dyck Insurance in 2016, coming from the Thorsby/Breton area. Lori is a Level 1 broker and is presently working towards furthering her education in her Insurance Career.

She is very eager, a quick learner, and a great team player who is known for her excellent service to her clients at Dyck Insurance. Having a passion for horses and the country lifestyle, she lives on a farm near Westerose with her children.

Kimber Kennedy

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Kimber Kennedy

Moved to Wetaskiwin from ON in 1999 to begin her career in Insurance. She worked at Co-Operators before joining Dyck Insurance in 2010 & primarily services the RCMP Group account. She has obtained her CAIB 1 & has been a Board member & volunteer with the Wetaskiwin Icemen Hockey Ass since 2010.

Jessica Maskoskie

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Jessica Maskoskie

Growing up with two insurance brokers as parents (Darcy & Sherry), Jessica got used to insurance lingo at a young age. Jess joined the Dyck Insurance team as a part time member helping out coworkers and front staff in the summer of 2017 before becoming a licensed broker in October of 2017. Since then she has been working hard to help her personal lines clients. Jess hopes to continue her insurance education by getting her Level 2 as well as her C.A.I.B.

Cindy McPherson

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Cindy McPherson

Cindy started at the brokerage in 2017 and has quickly adapted to the fast-paced insurance industry. She specializes in personal lines insurance and deals with group files. She is currently working on furthering her education and her insurance knowledge and looks forward to meeting new clients and helping them with their insurance needs.

Karl Norton

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Karl Norton

Calling central Alberta home for the past 38 years, Karl has a background in both communications and construction and holds both a journalism degree, as well as a journeyman ticket and Interprovincial Red Seal in HVAC sheet metal. Karl joined Dyck as a personal lines broker in the fall of 2017 and is currently working towards his CAIB designation. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, writing fiction, and spending time in the mountains.

Tracy Posein

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Tracy Posein

Tracy has been a licensed insurance broker since 2001 and brings a wealth of knowledge to our personal lines team. Her previous personal lines manager position is also valuable as she has very strong leadership qualities. Tracy Received her C.A.I.B. (Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker) designation in 2006 and her C.I.P. (Chartered Insurance Professional) designation in 2017. She is born and raised in the Wetaskiwin area and very active in the community.

Diana Richards

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Diana Richards

After 24 years of being a personal lines insurance broker with Dyck Insurance, Diana has changed roles and now runs the important role of broker support. When she isn’t helping brokers you can find Diana invested in a good book.

Patti Sears

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Patti Sears

As a resident of Wetaskiwin, Patti started her career in 2008. She came to Dyck Insurance in September of 2017, with 10 years’ experience, specializing in Personal Lines, mainly with the RCMP group, some experience with Commercial and Farm lines as well. Patti is currently working on obtaining her CAIB designation.

Joan Taylor

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Joan Taylor

Joan moved to Alberta from Ontario in 2014. She has ten years experience as a licensed broker, and received her CAIB designation in 2009 and is currently working towards her CPIB. She conducts herself very responsibly and in a professional manner. She enjoys working in personal lines, handling home and auto policies for her clients.

Jody Taylor

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Jody Taylor

Jody resides in Wetaskiwin with her husband and three wonderful children. She started her career with Dyck Insurance Agency in August of 2007. Jody specializes in personal lines primarily with the RCMP Group account and is working to obtain her CAIB designation.

Sherry Maskoskie

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Sherry Maskoskie

Started her insurance career with Dyck Insurance Agency 2002, commuting from Leduc. Specializes in personal lines servicing clients in Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Yukon. “I just like my clients” – Sherry Maskoskie.

Raelene Pederson

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Raelene Pederson

Raelene joined the Dyck Insurance team in 2020. As a former business owner Raelene has a client-first
mentality and enjoys servicing her clients' insurance needs. A local to the Leduc area since 2002 Raelene
is a great contact for your Personal Insurance requirements. Away from the office Raelene enjoys
spending time with friends and family.

Lynette Lalonde

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Lynette Lalonde

Lynette joined the Dyck Insurance team in 2019. A local to Wetaskiwin Lynette is passionate about her
career in Insurance. Away from the office Lynette enjoys spending time with family and is quite a
talented knitter.

Courtney Murray

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Courtney Murray

Courtney came to Dyck Insurance in 2021 with thirteen years of experience as a broker and manager.
Originally from P.E.I. Courtney and her husband have called Wetaskiwin home for the last thirteen years.
With a strong focus on Personal Lines insurance, you can count on Courtney for your home and auto
insurance needs. Away from the office, Courtney likes to travel, spend time in the mountains, and get
together with friends.

Kate Maskoskie

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Kate Maskoskie

Kate joined her parents (Sherry & Darcy) at Dyck Insurance in 2020. Growing up in the Leduc area Kate
spends her time with her family and her son Reese. Kate is a passionate insurance broker with a keen emphasis
on servicing her clients. Look to Kate for your Home and Auto Insurance needs.

Kyla Woodstock

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Kyla Woodstock

Kyla came to Dyck Insurance in 2020 with over six years of experience as a personal lines broker. From the
Westerose area, Kyla enjoys spending time with her family on their acreage. Kyla prides herself on her
ability to help her clients with their auto and home insurance needs.

Jodie Holden

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Jodie Holden

Jodie joined Dyck Insurance team in 2020 and has been a licensed insurance broker since 2017. She was born and raised in the Wetaskiwin/Millet area and has called Wetaskiwin home for over 15 years. She is currently working on furthering her education and her insurance knowledge and looks forward to meeting new clients and helping them with their insurance needs. Away from the office you might find Jodie traveling, camping, playing poker or spending time with family & friends.

Pam Park

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Pam Park

Pam joined the Dyck Insurance team in 2020 as a receptionist. Pam has lived in Wetaskiwin for 40 years and
Enjoy’s reading, knitting, gardening and spending time with her three grandchildren.

Robin Feldberg

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Robin Feldberg

Robin started at Dyck Insurance in 2019, after a lengthy career at WestJet as a Flight Attendant.
She is enjoying her transition to life on the ground and especially loves that her commute to
work is now only 4 minutes. In her spare time, she enjoys doing DIY projects around the house
and of course, travelling. Her position at the agency is Broker Support. She enjoys learning all
she can about insurance and prides herself in doing the best job she can to support the brokers.

Cherri Gordon

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Cherri Gordon

Cherri began her insurance career in 2012, specializing in Commercial and Farm Insurance since 2016. She joined the team at Dyck Insurance in November 2018 and in 2020 she completed her C.A.I.B. Designation.

Prior to insurance, Cherri worked in an autobody shop and became familiar with the claims side of auto insurance.

Growing up in West Kelowna, Cherri and her family moved to Wetaskiwin in 2014. When not at the office you will find Cherri volunteering her time to the Wetaskiwin Soccer Club and being with her family.

Danielle Vandersluis

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Danielle Vandersluis

Danielle has been in the Insurance industry since 2012, and presently working towards obtaining on her CAIB (Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker) designation to better serve our clients.

She is born and raised in Wetaskiwin, actively involved in sports herself she now is raising two young boys with the same interests. Outside of work you’ll find Danielle enjoying herself camping or entertaining family and friends.

Samantha Bereczki

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Samantha Bereczki

Sam joined the Dyck Insurance team in June of 2021 as a personal lines broker. Originally from Hamilton Ontario, she moved to Wetaskiwin in 2018. Sam is dedicated to making her clients feel confident in handling their business and catering to their Insurance needs.

Kristin Schuster

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Kristin Schuster

Kristin started her insurance career in 2019 and came to Dyck Insurance in January of 2022 after moving to Wetaskiwin the previous summer. Her favourite parts of being an insurance broker are the client relationships she’s made over the years, and the fact that the insurance industry is ever-changing so there’s always something new to learn!

Outside of the office, Kristin loves loud motorcycles and fast cars, and she can usually be found at a race track somewhere with her husband and their two kids.

Ronald Leno

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Ronald Leno

Ron has been in the Wetaskiwin Community for many years, bringing his 30 + years of experience in the Insurance industry to Dyck Insurance recently in 2022. He graduated from the Insurance and Risk Management Program at Grant MacEwan University and concentrates on excelling in Commercial and Farm business. Ron enjoys working with customers to help them navigate their Insurance. Providing excellent customer service advocating for you during your claims process.

Sarah Richardson

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Sarah Richardson

Sarah joined Dyck Insurance in June of 2022 and has been in the insurance industry for 4 years while expanding her expertise daily. She will be working to obtain her CAIB designation and continue cultivating her career as a licensed and knowledgeable personal lines broker. Sarah resides in Wetaskiwin with her husband, close to family and friends.

Remy Lewis

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Remy Lewis

Remy has lived in the City of Wetaskiwin for 18 years. Formerly a Correctional Officer she has switched her career path into the Insurance Industry recently in 2022. In her spare time she loves volunteering, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Remy looks forward to serving her new clients with the best customer experience.

Cathy Portmann

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Cathy Portmann

Cathy resides in beautiful, sunny Osoyoos B.C. She brings over 25 years of knowledge in the Insurance Industry. She worked with Dyck Insurance Wetaskiwin from October 2006 and left in 2014 only to move to BC. She remained a broker in Osoyoos until Dyck Insurance expanded servicing the RCMP in British Columbia. It was an easy and obvious decision for her to join the Dyck Insurance team once again.

Cathy’s principal goal is to provide her clients with the best coverage at a competitive premium all while offering superior service.

Joel Fricke

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Joel Fricke

Joel was born and raised in the Wetaskiwin area and after a long hiatus in the big city of Calgary has returned to the place he’s always called home to be closer to his family. His good humor and personable nature make him a perfect fit for assisting clients in all their insurance needs. While new to the industry, he is excited and up to the challenge of finding you the best fit for all your insurance needs!

Wendy Hawkes

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Wendy Hawkes

Wendy has resided in Wetaskiwin for the past 18 years. She comes back to Dyck Insurance with 11 years of experience in the Insurance industry and over 20 years of experience in the customer service industry. She also owns a small business with her husband giving her insight into the needs of a small business owner. She is currently working toward obtaining her CAIB designation.

Ashima Bhutani

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Ashima Bhutani

Ashima Bhutani recently joined Dyck insurance with an associate in psychology degree, which helps her better understand client's insurance needs and approaching them with what is best in their interest. She has insurance and marketing background from B.C. and is looking forward to a great career at Dyck insurance as personal lines broker and working towards obtaining her CAIB designation. Away from the office you might find her travelling with friends and family.

Spencer Woolridge

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Spencer Woolridge

Born and raised in Alberta, Spencer began his career as an insurance broker in the spring of 2006. New to the Dyck insurance team since November 2023.

He has had the privilege of working in both Personal and Commercial lines insurance throughout his career and enjoys all aspects of the insurance industry immensely.

Not known to shy away from a challenge, he is working on expanding his education and his insurance knowledge.

With his many years of experience, you can be assured that you can count on him for all your insurance needs.

When not dealing with insurance, Spencer enjoys movies, music, concerts, fishing, and the outdoors.

Sandy Krawiec

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Sandy Krawiec

A Thorsby resident with 31 years’ service in the insurance industry on both the company and brokerage side. Started with Dyck insurance Agency in 1996 as a broker providing all types of insurance and since 2004 has also taken on the Manger position of the Thorsby Branch office. She currently services clients in both commercial and personal lines.

Anita Shundra

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Anita Shundra

Anita was born and raised in Thorsby. She resides just outside of Thorsby on her acreage. Anita joined the Thorsby team in insurance in 2017. When she’s not at the office you can find Anita in a good book, watching a movie or driving her daughter to and from performances and competitions where her daughter dances with the Alberta Zirka Ukrainian Dance group.

Heather Komives

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Heather Komives

Heather joined the Dyck Insurance team in 2020. With over 10 years experience in the customer
service industry, Heather is eager to make sure to find the best coverage at the best price for you with
a client-first mentality. A local to the Mulhurst Bay area of Pigeon Lake for life you will find Heather
enjoying the country life, quadding and camping with friends, and taking care of her dogs.

Lesya Johnston

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Lesya Johnston

Lesya Johnston is our Registry clerk in Thorsby where she lives with her husband, 4 boys and 2 dogs. When she is not helping clients with their
registry needs, she is enjoying the outdoors snowboarding and skiing in the winter and camping, quadding and gardening in the warmer months.

Michelle Hammermeister

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Michelle Hammermeister

Born and raised in Wetaskiwin and moved to Calmar in 2001. Started work at Dyck Insurance office in Calmar in 2014 and obtain level 1 licence, later that same year to help the girls out , but official title is receptionist.

Andrew Berg

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Andrew Berg

Andrew joined the Dyck Insurance team in 2020 with three years of prior broker experience. Andrew
prides himself on his attention to detail and a client-first mentality. Away from the office, Andrew is a
talented musician.

Darlene Fedor

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Darlene Fedor

Darlene has been in the insurance industry for 36 years as an Insurance Broker. Specializing in Commercial and Farm insurance for over 20 years.

When Darlene is not busy working as a broker, she enjoys cooking and baking for her family and friends. If you don’t find her in the kitchen you can always look in the garden.