Axis Insurance Acquires O’Neill Group to Expand Employee Benefits Practice

Axis Insurance Acquires O’Neill Group to Expand Employee Benefits Practice
Axis Insurance Managers Inc. (“Axis Insurance”) has announced the acquisition of the O’Neill Group, a prominent employee group benefits, life insurance, and wealth advisory firm in British Columbia.

O’Neill Group, founded in 1985, brings a team of twelve professionals operating out of its Vancouver office. Through the partnership, O’Neill Group will become a practice group within Axis Insurance’s umbrella

“The strategic alliance with Axis expands our capabilities and extends our reach, enhancing the services we can provide to our clients. Having worked alongside Axis for over ten years, we are confident in a shared vision and dedication to excellence, deeply rooted in our aligned values and company culture, and are excited to continue to provide personalized, top-tier service to our clients and plan members” said Thomas O’Neill, President of O’Neill Group.

Middle Category Image

Axis Insurance, an award-winning brokerage, offers risk management and insurance services to local, national, and international clients. With a history dating back to 1928 and a team of over 350 employees, Axis has become a leading national brokerage and one of the fastest-growing in the country. The company specializes in commercial, life, employee benefits, and wealth advisory services.

“Expanding in the benefits and wealth advisory business with the acquisition of the O’Neill Group represents an exciting new step for Axis” said Alex Meier, Chief Executive Officer of Axis Insurance.

 “Healthy and high-performing employees are vital to the success of businesses today, and the leading-edge employee and executive benefits plans from O’Neill Group help our commercial clients stay competitive by attracting and retaining top industry talent.”

He added: “The addition of O’Neill Group continues to build upon our existing benefits practice, and positions Axis Insurance well on its journey to become a leading national specialty brokerage.”

Bottom Category Image

Share this article:

Insurtech Insights USA 2025

Join us at USA's leading insurtech conference at Javits Center, New York
on June 4-5th, uniting over 6,000 senior insurance professionals!