The following vendor(s) were chosen
as their top choice(s) in Website and Hosting
Customization and Flexibility (5 points)
Description: Ability to customize the website to reflect the broker’s unique brand and meet industry-specific needs (e.g., insurance product pages, claims
forms, quote tools).
Considerations: Does the platform allow for easy updates? Are there customizable templates, or is it fully built from scratch?
SEO and Performance (5 points)
Description: How well does the platform integrate SEO best practices to boost the broker’s online visibility? Consider page load speed, mobile optimization,
and core web vitals.
Considerations: Is SEO included in the package, and how effective are the tools? What about the mobile-friendliness and speed optimization of the website?
Security and Compliance (5 points)
Description: Level of security offered (SSL certificates, data encryption) and compliance with regulations specific to the insurance industry, such as data
privacy laws.
Considerations: Does the hosting include robust security features? How well does the company ensure compliance with industry standards like GDPR or
PIPEDA?
User Experience (UX) and Support (5 points)
Description: Overall ease of use for visitors (clients) and the backend functionality for the brokers themselves. Also, quality and availability of customer
support.
Considerations: Is the platform easy for customers to navigate and brokers to manage? How responsive and available is the support team?
Pricing and Value for Money (5 points)
Description: How competitive is the pricing structure compared to the value provided in terms of features, scalability, and performance?
Considerations: Are there hidden fees? Does the pricing cover everything the broker needs (e.g., hosting, support, ongoing updates)?
