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Press release:

Ref: OGI0187
21st December 2009

Open GI Appoints Insurer Relations Head from Allianz

Open GI has appointed Jason Potter (pictured above) to the role of Head of Insurer Relations to drive e-trading developments for personal and commercial lines, particularly across Open Trader.

Jason was previously Commercial Lines E-Business & Strategy Manager for one of the UK’s leading insurers, Allianz, implementing system solutions for broker partners via software houses and imarket. Whilst heading up a department in the commercial lines division, he was appointed as a representative on the imarket steering group and global Allianz working group.

During his 20 plus years at Allianz, Jason has held a number of different roles from Senior Business Developer to Sales Management Consultant – gaining significant experience developing key broking customers and the company’s e-trading strategy.

As Head of Insurer Relations at Open GI, one of Jason’s key tasks is to expand the range of providers on the Open Trader platform – now a market leading full cycle offering for SME business. This is alongside securing new insurer products, both open market and broker specific and growing the current portfolio which already stands at 1,000 - more than any other software house.

Commenting on his appointment, Jason Potter, said: “This role offers very exciting challenges, particularly in the commercial e-trading environment. With such a strong platform to offer our insurers in Open Trader, I am in an excellent position.

“Open GI is a strong, well respected brand, renowned for technical delivery and the development of Open Trader only enhances this. The solution has been built with commercial lines trading at the core, offering all the benefits of integrated full cycle trading - something which many other solutions don’t currently offer.

“The market needs a strong and functionally advanced software house to lead the way with commercial electronic trading and I am confident that Open GI is equipped to do just that.”

David Kelly, Business Development Director, Open GI, said: “We are delighted to have such an experienced individual join our team from a market leading insurer. With 2010 set to be the commercial e-trading boom, we are confident that Open GI can excel above the other offerings in the market. Jason’s knowledge of insurer product distribution, strategic broker partnerships and software house delivery is ideal for Open GI and the advancement of Open Trader.”

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.