Happy spring from Germania! May your spring be filled with fresh air & warm sunshine!
Germania's Story
Our Mission
To provide secure insurance coverage for our policyholders and ensure prudent long term growth while preserving our rural Saskatchewan roots...
Our History
Germania Mutual Insurance traces its origins to the early 1900s when several fires ravaged farms in the Hoffenthal District northeast of Langenburg, SK. Jacob Lowenberger’s barn was struck by lightning and several head of livestock and valuable horses perished.
Without insurance – no agents were available and premiums were exorbitant – neighbours and church members helped the Lowenberger family offset their losses and this tragedy became the genesis for a type of mutual aid insurance company.
In the spring of 1909, 30 farmers affixed their signatures to a charter application with a board of provisional directors. The first annual meeting was held May 1, 1909 in the Imperial Hotel in Langenburg (ironically the site of the company’s head office until June 2019).
Today Germania Mutual Insurance Company offers its insurance products in several communities in Saskatchewan through brokers from Estevan to Choiceland and from Langenburg to Langham.
Our Mutual Values
Germania Mutual Insurance Co. is an independent mutual insurance company that grew it's success in a small rural town in Saskatchewan. The spirit of mutual insurance is intertwined in the fabric of it's communities.
Our Motto
"SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE BIG ENOUGH TO SHARE" - Being a Mutual, premiums stay within the community, employing neighbours, supporting the local economy and giving back. It is our mandate to invest and support in local projects where our policyholders are most passionate about.
Germania's Board Members
Chairperson: Rob Zerr
Robb became a member in 2020 and took over the Chairperson position in 2022. Rob not only is a part-time teacher but a successful farmer from the Langenburg area. Rob is heavily involved in the Arts Community, as a very talented singer and actor. If you aren't able to find him in the field or on the stage he'll be relaxing at his cabin at Madge Lake with his family.
Member: Scott Pratt
Scott has been a board member since 2014, Scott retired from Sask. Energy and recently moved to Saskatoon. Scott is enjoying his city life now as he fills his time with Part Time employment. Scott loves to travel with his lovely wife, they have seen and experienced many parts of North American and beyond. Summer time you'll find Scott on one of the many Saskatoon golf courses.
Member: Lorrie Popp
Member: Warren Vandenameele
Lorrie has been a board member since 2014, Lorrie is not one to shy away from getting involved inside the community as he sits as a councilor on the Town Of Langenburg and continues working at the Accounting Business he recently sold. You will never find Lorrie at rest as he is either busy working outside in his yard or helping his son Farm in MacNutt, Saskatchewan.
Member: Warren Vandenameele
Member: Warren Vandenameele
Member: Warren Vandenameele
Warren became a member in 2020. He brings to the board table his knowledge in property management with residential, commercial and farming lines of business. He's currently the owner of Royal LePage Premier Realty which sells and manages properties within and surrounding communities. When Warren's isn't working you will find him residing full time at his Cabin at the Lake of the Prairies.
Member: Maxine Bourgette
Member: Warren Vandenameele
Member: Maxine Bourgette
Maxine has been an employee of Germania's for over 20 years and joined the board in 2018. Her vast insurance knowledge will be a benefit to the board. Her recent retirement from Germania will allow Maxine and her husband Dwaine to curl in Winter, golf in the Summer and spend more quality time with their Grandchildren who are both near and far from them.
Member : Bobbi-Jo Weber
Member: Warren Vandenameele
Member: Maxine Bourgette
Bobbi Jo became a member in 2024 and resides in Langenburg with her husband, Grant, and two sons, Huston and Joar. She has recently retired from the RCMP with 23 years of service. Grant & Bobbio Jo have a grown daughter, Bryn, who is a registered nurse working in a small community outside of Saskatoon. In Bobbie Jo's spare time, she spends most evenings in the local rink, gym, or on the ball field watching her boys play their sports. Bobbi Jo's days are spent with her faithful dog, Ice in the yard or walking.
Partnerships
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Omia
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IBAS
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Insurance Institue of Canada
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Barga
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