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Press release:

Ref: OGI0243
30th November 2010

Footman James Selects Open GI to Drive Efficiency Savings

Niche markets broker, Footman James, has signed a three-year contract with Open GI to support over 180 users and drive business efficiency.

Established 27 years ago and renowned for being the number one provider to the enthusiast in the niche specialist vehicle market, Footman James has contracted with Open GI on the basis of their latest efficiency technology and flexible pricing control solutions.

The three year contract will support 189 users and focuses on solutions to drive efficiency and ultimately increase profitability. Included in the contract is Active Quote for Core, a flexible pricing control tool to automate the quote process for special deals, saving time and money. Footman James have also opted for a system upgrade to InfoCentre Plus, a solution designed to produce business critical data by identifying areas of profitability, growth and weaknesses, allowing brokers to adjust tactics accordingly.

Paul Matthews, Managing Director, Footman James, said; “We have successfully partnered with Open GI now for over 25 years and as a mission critical system for our business, it has never failed us.

The planned developments with Open GI will give us further technological enhancements which in turn will ensure that we can; improve retention and conversion, reduce costs and improve internal processes and efficiencies. The addition of Active Quote for Core will enable us to forecast results more effectively and secure new schemes – providing greater opportunities to win business.

Most importantly the solutions and developments will give our customers an even better proposition and service than we currently provide.”

Simon Hughes, Sales & Marketing Director, Open GI, said; “It is encouraging to see that Open GI technology forms a significant part of Footman James’ future plans. Our enhanced product offering is continuing to generate a lot of interest from the market and Footman James are one of a number of brokers who have committed to a long term IT partnership with us in recent months.”

For More Information contact:
Stacy Prosser
Marketing Team Leader
Open GI
Tel: 01905 754455
email: stacy.prosser@opengi.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

Open GI supplies market leading IT solutions to insurance brokers across the UK & Ireland. With 25,000 users in around 2,000 firms, the company has a 40% share of the UK broker market and is committed to technological innovation. Open GI technology enables personal and commercial lines brokers trading in standard and niche markets to streamline business activity and become more profitable. With a workforce of 300 people and a 30 year heritage, the company enjoys a strong financial performance. For the year ended 31 st May 2007 Open GI reported revenues of £27.3 million and an operating profit of £13.6 million.