Garth Randles

Account Executive, Life, Benefits, & Wealth

I’m Garth Randles, Account Executive, Life, Benefits, & Wealth at Axis Insurance, where I help clients across Calgary and the surrounding area design and manage employee benefits, group wealth and individual life programs that attract top talent and support long-term growth. My role spans from plan implementation and renewals to targeted benefit strategies for executives and key employees. I take pride in being a hands-on advocate for my clients, ensuring they receive fair underwriting, responsive servicing, and well-structured solutions that fit their organization’s goals.

I began my career with London Life in their Group Sales Division, working across Winnipeg, Saskatchewan, and Calgary, before becoming District Group Manager for National Life, overseeing the Prairie provinces. I later led association and third-party administration (TPA) proposals at a national brokerage. Drawing on my extensive knowledge in the Life and Benefits space, I founded Benemax Financial (now part of Axis Insurance) in 1997 and ran the brokerage independently for 28 years. Throughout my career, I’ve maintained a deep focus on employee benefits, group wealth, and individual life, disability, and critical illness insurance.

My approach is rooted in practical experience, strong insurer relationships, and a commitment to helping clients make confident decisions in a constantly evolving market. I am a member of the Canadian Group Insurance Brokers Association and a past member of the Independent Life Brokers Association. Whether advising on compensation strategies or negotiating fair outcomes on complex claims, I’m here to help clients navigate uncertainty and unlock the potential behind their risks.

Outside of work, you’ll find me staying active around Calgary through hockey, kayaking, and hiking, as well as travelling to explore new places. I also volunteer my time with Pause4Change, a pet rescue organization that’s close to my heart.