At a time when there is a shortage of qualified trades, pandemic-related delays in projects, rising construction costs, and record inflation levels, it is critical for contractors and project leads to work with an insurance broker that is knowledgeable and well-versed in the current risk trends.
But apart from serving as an informed and trusted advisor, brokers must also be able to quickly meet a contractor’s or project lead’s requirements and expectations. Purchasing insurance for a project is an incredibly complicated process, but brokers that can efficiently provide construction coverage on top of their professional advice are set for success.
This is the aim of APRIL Canada, a managing general agent and one of the winners of Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Construction 2022 award. The MGA is a winner of the award under the builder’s risk/course of construction, commercial and contractor general liability, workers’ compensation, third-party liability, professional liability, civil contractors, general contractors, subcontractors, specialty trade contractors, professional construction service firms, developers and owners, heavy construction, and demolition categories.
APRIL Canada – under the direction of CEO Daphné de Vitton, who oversaw the launch of the broker interfacing platform APRIL ON – has always been about helping brokers and their clients.
Read more: 5-Star Construction 2022
Earlier this year, APRIL Canada launched APRIL Construction FlashQuote – a tool allowing visitors to a brokerage’s website to fill out a form to estimate their premiums for construction contractor insurance. Once submitted, users will then be immediately directed to a broker who can process the quotes produced by the tool.
Read more: APRIL Canada launches new quick quote tool
“For over 30 years, APRIL Group has cultivated a taste for adventure, conquest, entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to innovate,” the company said in a release. “For the MGA, simplifying insurance means offering a smooth and outstanding experience while being there for their partners when it matters.”
APRIL has also stated that it aims to become a “digital, omnichannel, agile distributor of insurance solutions and a champion of customer experience” by the year 2023. With its accomplishments this year alone – and after bagging Insurance Business’ construction awards – the MGA’s vision may soon be a reality.
Read more: 5-Star Construction 2022
