Matthew Chiang

Director, Commercial Insurance

I’m Matthew Chiang, Director of Commercial Insurance at Axis. I lead our commercial division with a focus on strategy, growth, and relationship management. My role bridges leadership, underwriting, and client service, ensuring our offerings remain competitive, relevant, and aligned with client needs.  

My insurance journey began as a road agent at a large ICBC brokerage, followed by a progressive career, where I moved from fleet management to Senior Commercial Marketer. I bring over 15 years of commercial P&C experience and a hands-on approach to leading teams and navigating market dynamics. 
I specialize in property and casualty insurance, with expertise across commercial property, liability, umbrella, directors and officers, errors and omissions, and cyber. Most of my focus is in British Columbia, but I also place global risks for clients with international operations.  

At Axis, where risks shape success, I help clients reframe risk as a growth lever. From navigating regulation and economic shifts to managing supply chain exposure, I work with clients to design strategies that protect their operations and unlock opportunity. 

Outside of work, I coach my daughter’s U9 all-girls hockey team, a role that has sharpened my leadership style and reinforced the value of clear communication and trust. My wife and I have two amazing daughters, and as a family, we love to travel and experience the world together.