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Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Vancouver, BC
Axis Insurance excels in providing bespoke, innovative insurance solutions. With specialized expertise across major Canadian industries, we empower clients to turn risk into opportunity. As a national, award-winning brokerage serving clients across Canada and beyond, we help navigate risk with clarity and confidence through tailored insurance and risk management solutions. With roots dating back to 1928, we've grown into one of Canada's leading independent brokerages, with over 375 employees and a full range of services including commercial insurance, personal insurance, life, employee benefits, and wealth advisory.Our values of client focus, teamwork, integrity, ownership, innovation, and expertise set us apart. We believe in hard work, integrity, and delivering clear, practical advice that cuts through complexity, helping clients protect what's important and make informed decisions with confidence. Our entrepreneurial culture is built on ownership and accountability, with many employees as shareholders, aligning our success with yours. This mindset drives us to deliver insurance solutions that meet today's demands while preparing clients for future challenges.
Services
Commercial Insurance
Personal Insurance
Employee Benefits
Cyber Insurance
Surety Bonding
Group Retirement Plans
Life & Disability Insurance
Mining Insurance
Technology Insurance
Construction Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of expertise in Canadian insurance markets since 1928.
- Our client-centric strategy shapes policies around individual business needs.
- Nationwide presence with local market expertise ensures region-specific solutions.
- Commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices sets us apart.
- Innovative risk solutions empower clients to embrace challenges confidently.
Services
Commercial Insurance
Axis Insurance provides tailored commercial insurance solutions protecting businesses across 50+ industries. Our policies cover property damage, liability claims, and industry-specific risks while supporting growth through strategic risk management. With expertise in sectors like construction, technology, and energy, we help businesses navigate complex exposures. Our approach combines nationwide resources with local market insights to deliver customized protection that evolves with your operations, ensuring resilience against disruptions.
Cyber Insurance
Our cyber insurance solutions address modern digital threats through comprehensive coverage and proactive risk mitigation. Policies include ransomware response, business interruption recovery, data breach management, and 24/7 incident response teams. Axis partners with global insurers to provide forensic experts, legal support, and crisis PR services. We emphasize prevention through security assessments and employee training, helping businesses strengthen defenses against phishing, social engineering, and network breaches while ensuring regulatory compliance and business continuity.
Employee Benefits
Axis designs innovative employee benefits packages that attract and retain top talent across Canadian industries. Our offerings include health spending accounts, group retirement plans, executive benefits, and customized wellness programs. We focus on balancing employer costs with employee needs through flexible plan designs and value-added services like virtual healthcare and enhanced disability coverage. Our team provides ongoing plan optimization, compliance support, and access to leading insurance carriers to maximize both employee satisfaction and organizational competitiveness.
Surety Bonding
Axis offers comprehensive surety bonding solutions for construction projects and commercial obligations. Our services include bid bonds, performance bonds, payment bonds, and license & permit bonds tailored to project requirements. We work with contractors and businesses to secure necessary guarantees while managing risk exposure. Our expertise covers complex bonding scenarios like maintenance bonds and international projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contractual obligations through partnerships with major surety providers.
Personal Insurance
Axis delivers personalized insurance solutions protecting individuals' assets and lifestyles across Canada. Our offerings include home insurance, auto coverage, life insurance, and specialty policies for condominiums, rentals, and vacation properties. We emphasize customized protection that adapts to life changes, with dedicated advisors providing risk assessments and claims advocacy. Our approach combines comprehensive coverage options with proactive risk education to help clients protect their most valuable possessions and financial security.
People
Alex Meier
President and Chief Executive Officer
Alex Meier leads Axis Insurance with over 25 years of industry experience, driving strategic growth while maintaining client-focused values. He champions innovation in risk management solutions and oversees nationwide operations.
Dorothea Dowling
Senior Vice President, Personal Insurance
Dorothea Dowling directs Axis' personal insurance division, combining deep product knowledge with client relationship expertise to develop tailored coverage solutions for Canadian households since 2005.
Blake McGarry
Senior Vice President, Life, Benefits, & Wealth
Blake McGarry specializes in employee benefits and retirement planning, helping businesses optimize compensation packages through innovative group insurance solutions and wealth management strategies.
Grant Alsop
Account Executive, Real Estate & Construction
Grant Alsop provides commercial insurance expertise for real estate and construction clients, leveraging industry-specific knowledge to address complex risk exposures in development and infrastructure projects.
Alix Proctor
Associate Account Executive
Alix Proctor supports Axis' commercial insurance team with emerging risk analysis and client service, focusing on technology and professional services sectors while developing next-generation insurance solutions.
Questions
What types of commercial insurance does Axis offer?
Axis provides property, liability, cyber, professional liability, and industry-specific coverage for 50+ sectors including construction, technology, and energy.
How can I get a personalized insurance quote?
Contact our brokers through the website or call (604) 731-5328 to discuss your needs and receive tailored coverage recommendations.
Do you offer insurance for international operations?
Yes, we provide global coverage including expatriate benefits, international business medical plans, and cross-border risk management solutions.
What employee benefits programs are available?
We offer group retirement plans, health spending accounts, executive benefits, and customized wellness programs tailored to business size and industry.
How does Axis handle insurance claims?
Our brokers act as advocates during claims, coordinating with insurers to ensure timely resolution and providing support throughout the process.
Is Axis Insurance licensed in all Canadian provinces?
Yes, we operate nationally with local expertise in all provinces, offering region-specific insurance solutions compliant with local regulations.
