Brokers are required to be able to promptly meet the requirements and expectations of subcontractors or project leads, in addition to functioning as knowledgeable and reliable advisors to their clients. The process of purchasing insurance for a project is an extremely involved one; nevertheless, insurance brokers that can swiftly supply build coverage in addition to their expert advise are well positioned for success.

This is one of the goals of APRIL Canada, which is a managing general agent and one of the companies that won the 5-Star Construction 2022 award given out by Insurance Business Canada. The MGA has been recognized as a deserving recipient of this award in the seven classifications: builder's risk/course of construction; infomercial and contractor general liability; workers' renumeration; third-party liability; liability insurance; civil service companies; general contractors; subcontractors; specialty builders; involved in construction service firms; builders and holders; heavy construction; but rather demolition.

APRIL Canada's CEO, Daphné de Vitton, who also directed and oversaw the creation of the broker interface technology APRIL ON, has ensured that the company's primary focus has been on assisting brokers and the customers they serve.

In the beginning of this year, APRIL Canada introduced a tool known as APRIL Construction FlashQuote. This is a bit of technology that enables site visitors to a brokerage's homepage to fill out a form in order to receive an estimate of the premiums they will be charged for design build insurance. After consumers have provided their information, they will immediately be sent to a broker who is able to process the quotes that have been generated by the program.

According to a statement made public by the corporation, in a release "for more than 30 years, APRIL Group has nurtured a thirst for adventure, conquering, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ambition to create." “For the MGA, simplifying health means providing a smooth and great experience while being there for their partners when it matters.”

APRIL has also declared that by the year 2023, one of its primary goals is to transform itself into a "digital, omnichannel, agile distributor of insurance solutions and a champion of customer experience." With its achievement this year alone – and after capturing Insurance Business’ construction awards – the MGA’s objective may soon be a reality.