Axis Insurance Welcomes Rick Brown as National Vice President, Transportation - Risk Strategy and Client Solutions

ONTARIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axis Insurance Managers Inc. is proud to announce that Rick Brown has joined our team as National Vice President of Transportation - Risk Strategy and Client Solutions. Based in Ontario, Rick is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to the Canadian transportation industry and will strengthen Axis as a leader in the Transportation Insurance sector.

With over 25 years of experience spanning fleet operations, safety and risk management, and insurance, Rick brings a practical, hands-on perspective to the role. His dual experience in fleet and insurance environments gives him the ability to understand the unique needs of transportation companies, helping them develop best in class strategies to mitigate risk while achieving long term goals. Rick cares deeply about his clients and their success, and is known for building strong partnerships, lasting relationships, and translating complex transportation risks into actionable strategies through education and training. Rick will help our clients grow confidently while protecting their people, streamlining operations, and being better prepared to face the challenges of this constantly changing industry.

“I am thrilled to welcome Rick Brown to our team,” says Suzie Rae, National Senior Vice President - Transportation. “Having worked closely with him for the past eight years on transportation accounts, I can attest to his infectious passion for safety and his invaluable insight and experience in the industry. Rick's dedication to giving back aligns perfectly with our core values, and I am proud to have him on board with us. His commitment will undoubtedly resonate throughout our team and enhance our mission.”

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 375 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 a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic growth, supported by specialized practice groups spanning multiple sectors of the insurance industry. This collaborative expertise enables the firm to deliver innovative solutions that anticipate industry shifts and adapt to evolving client needs.

Axis’s strong corporate culture encourages employee ownership, driving shared success and fostering top performance. The company’s mission centers on transforming risk into opportunity, empowering clients to navigate uncertainty with confidence and purpose.