ALBERTA (January 2026) Axis Insurance Managers Inc. (“Axis”) has announced its acquisition of Treasures Insurance Edmonton Inc., further strengthening Axis’s footprint in Alberta and enhancing the combined firm’s ability to provide comprehensive insurance and advisory services across Canada.
The acquisition unites two organizations that share a commitment to client-focused service, integrity, and customized insurance expertise. Treasures Insurance Edmonton is well regarded for its personalized commercial and personal insurance solutions, while Axis brings the capabilities of a full-service, national brokerage.
As part of this transition, Chris Waye has joined Axis Insurance as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Director Edmonton, supporting the expansion of Axis’s footprint in Edmonton.
Axis Insurance is an award-winning brokerage offering comprehensive risk management and insurance services to local, national, and international clients. Since 1928, Axis has grown into a leading national brokerage with over 400 dedicated professionals who specialize in assessing business and personal risks, delivering solutions to mitigate, reduce, or transfer them. Axis is committed to creating tailored strategies that empower clients to embrace risk as a pathway to growth and resilience.
As a full-service brokerage, Axis specializes in commercial insurance, personal insurance, life, employee benefits, and wealth advisory services. Axis’s success stems from strategic acquisitions and organic growth, supported by 16 specialized practice groups. This collaborative approach enables the firm to deliver innovative solutions, anticipating industry shifts and adapting to evolving client needs.
Axis’s strong corporate culture encourages employee ownership, drives shared success, and fosters top performance. The company’s mission centers on transforming risk into opportunity, empowering clients to navigate uncertainty confidently and purposefully.

