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APOLLO Insurance
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Direct-to-consumer insurance for small businesses
APOLLO Insurance
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Direct-to-consumer insurance for small businesses
Overview
Apollo Cover delivers online, direct-to-consumer insurance in Canada for small businesses, freelancers, and individuals. Its policies cover property damage, liability, and personal losses and are issued through an online platform; customers receive tailored quotes with premiums based on risk, without traditional brokers. The company differentiates itself by focusing on the needs of small businesses and freelancers and by offering clear, straightforward coverage with a tech-driven purchasing experience and partner ecosystem. Its goal is to simplify insurance, provide affordable, relevant coverage, and support clients' success, while offering extra value through Apollo Magazine.
About APOLLO Insurance
Industries
Fintech
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$24.3M
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Yardi expanded RentCafe with APOLLO on May 21, 2026 across Canada.
- APOLLO launched address updates and landlord-added liability policies in spring 2026.
- The August 5, 2026 Gallagher acquisition validates APOLLO’s technology and customer traction.
What critics are saying
- Gallagher now owns APOLLO, so independent strategy ends after August 5, 2026.
- Yardi and FirstService can switch embedded partners, crushing APOLLO’s distribution advantage.
- Tenant insurance is commoditized; if broker margins shrink, Gallagher can fold APOLLO entirely.
What makes APOLLO Insurance unique
- APOLLO built Canada’s only Best Price Guarantee for tenant insurance in June 2026.
- Its AI platform embeds insurance inside Yardi and FirstService leasing workflows.
- Gallagher kept Jeff McCann’s team running APOLLO’s brand after August 5, 2026 acquisition.
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Funding
Total Funding
$24.3M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 1%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↓ -3%Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires Apollo Insurance Solutions Ltd. Aug 05, 2026, 09:00 ET ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Aug. 5, 2026 /CNW/ - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Vancouver, British Columbia-based Apollo Insurance Solutions Ltd. (Apollo). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Apollo is a digital insurance broker and managing general agency (MGA) specializing in tenant insurance across Canada, supported by a proprietary platform that uses AI to help streamline the insurance placement process. Jeff McCann and his team will remain in their current location under the direction of Dave Partington, head of Gallagher's retail property/casualty brokerage operations in Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. "Apollo's digital platform and talented team will strengthen our capabilities in Canada and expand our ability to deliver innovative insurance solutions," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO. "I am very pleased to welcome Jeff and his associates to our growing, global team." Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. | Investor Relations: Sara Walsh, CFA | Media Relations: Paul Day | | 630-285-3593 / [email protected] | 630-285-5946 / [email protected] | SOURCE Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Apollo Insurance Solutions Ltd., a Vancouver-based digital insurance broker and managing general agency specialising in tenant insurance across Canada. Financial terms were not disclosed. Apollo operates a proprietary platform using AI to streamline the insurance placement process. Founder Jeff McCann and his team will continue operating from their current location under Dave Partington, head of Gallagher's retail property/casualty brokerage operations in Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. "Apollo's digital platform and talented team will strengthen our capabilities in Canada and expand our ability to deliver innovative insurance solutions," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer. Gallagher provides insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services in approximately 130 countries worldwide.
Yardi has expanded its RentCafe Renter Essentials service in Canada through a partnership with APOLLO Insurance Solutions, integrating tenant insurance directly into the RentCafe leasing workflow. The integration allows residents to upload proof of insurance or purchase a policy without leaving the platform, whilst property managers gain real-time compliance visibility within their Yardi dashboard. The service is available to all RentCafe users in Canada on Yardi Voyager. Residents can manage insurance requirements seamlessly, whilst property managers benefit from centralised tracking, improved risk management and streamlined leasing operations. Jeff McCann, founder and CEO of APOLLO Insurance, said the partnership removes friction for both residents and property managers. Peter Altobelli, president of Yardi Canada, noted the integration addresses client demand for practical innovation in the leasing experience.
Apollo, the innovation inspired insurance platform, and Moonrock, the leading managing general agent specializing in drone insurance, announce the launch of a new drone, eVTOL and Aviation innovation insurance facility.
Apollo, an innovation-driven insurance platform, has teamed up with UK-based drone insurance specialist Moonrock to introduce a coverage solution built for the next era of flight.
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About APOLLO Insurance
Industries
Fintech
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$24.3M
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
2018
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