Press release:

Ref: OGI0158
11th May 2009

Open GI Creates New Product Management Team

New Product Management Team – from left Richard Coward, Michelle Davies and Kristina Wilkins

Open GI has created a new Product Management Team to further improve the company’s extensive software solutions portfolio.

Headed up by Richard Coward as Product Manager, the team is set to expand the range of technical presales support offered to brokers and is responsible for improving the holistic end-to-end look and feel of the Open GI product set.

Richard will be supported by Product Specialists, Kristina Wilkins and Michelle Davies. With more than 60 years combined technical experience, the new team will provide guidance on the functionality and automation of the system. Their main objective is to further improve the overall user experience.

Richard has played a major role in the formation and management of the Open GI ecommerce team and has over 20 years development experience working for some of the UK’s leading brokers.

Michelle has worked for Open GI for 14 years and a further 10 years at a high street broker. She has a vast amount of experience in system education and training management. Kristina has 9 years experience gained at Open GI and a further 9 years working for a niche high street and internet broker.

Richard Coward, Product Manager, Open GI, said: “The formation of the new team gives us the opportunity to work more closely with our broker customers and provide input into system development. From day one the broker enjoys the benefit of the team’s expertise whether that’s being advised on appropriate solutions or educating decision makers on the latest technological advancements.

“Making sure we deliver what brokers want, when they want it, is important in securing a strong and successful partnership. We will continue to convey a seamless, quality broking service which will bring real business benefits.”

For More Information contact:
Caroline Hardiman
Marketing & PR Manager
Open GI
Tel: 01905 754455
email: caroline.hardiman@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.