FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada Announces Strategic Payment Solutions Partnership with Evolution Insurance for the Canadian Insurance Market

TORONTO – Today, Canadian financial services provider FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) announced it has partnered with Evolution Insurance, to form a strategic finance partnership for the Canadian Insurance Market.

FIRST Canada will provide Evolution Insurance their First Connect® product which enables MGAs and Carriers to seamlessly provide complete payment solutions to their Commercial Insurance Brokers. Via First Connect®, Evolution Insurance will now be able to provide their brokers with flexible payment options including pay in full, easy monthly payments, and credit cards, with pre-approved terms and competitive rates.

“We are honored to partner with Evolution Insurance, a MGA and Wholesaler of General and specialty insurance recognized as experts in their field. First Connect® will enhance Evolution Insurance Brokers’ offering with flexible payment solutions for all their clients” commented Mr. Eric Bissonnette, Vice President of Eastern Sales for FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada.

Mr. Louis-Philippe Ferland, Vice-President of Evolution Insurance stated: “Evolution Insurance provides unique and tailored insurance solutions to Canadian brokers and FIRST Canada’s First Connect® solution complements our product offering, ensuring superior service.”

About FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada

FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) provides the Canadian Insurance Market with comprehensive payment solutions. Brokers, MGAs, and Carriers can partner with FIRST Canada and expand their offering to provide more value, choice, and convenience for all their clients. The combined strength of FIRST Canada’s dedicated team, evolved offering, and innovative platform positions their partners to meet the demanding future of the Canadian Insurance landscape armed with market-leading solutions for success. FIRST Canada is part of the Wintrust (Nasdaq: WTFC) family of companies, totaling in excess of $17 Billion in assets and a part of the largest Premium Finance Companies in North America. Follow FIRST Canada on LinkedIn and Twitter. For more information please visit firstinsurancefunding.ca

FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada contacts:

• Eric Bissonnette
• Vice President of Eastern Sales, FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada

• eric.bissonette@firstinsurancefunding.ca (514) 688 8252

About Evolution Insurance

Evolution Insurance is an innovative Managing General Agent and Wholesaler supporting brokers across Canada with unique solutions.  Licensed across Canada, Specialized in complex casualty, construction projects, and professional liability, Evolution Insurance is committed to its vision of “your insurance solution” through simplifying the lives of its brokers. Evolution Insurance was founded in 2008 and has already conquered its market share on becoming an important resource to insurance brokers. For more information on Evolution Insurace’s products and services in Canada, please visit evolutioninsurance.ca.

Evolution Insurance Contacts:

• Yves Daigneault
• President, Evolution Insurance

• yd@evolutioninsurance.ca (877) 347 0777 Ext 20

• Louis-Philippe Ferland
• Vice-President, Evolution Insurance
• lpf@evolutioninsurance.ca (877) 347 0777 Ext 18