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Press release:

Ref: OGI0260
31st March 2011

Open GI Product Clinics Awarded CII Accreditation for Fourth Year

Open GI Product Clinics Awarded CII Accreditation for Fourth Year.

The new series of Product Clinics starts in the UK in May 2011, with newly designed sessions based on the increased functionality of the Core Back-Office and Electronic Document Distribution. This is the fifth consecutive year of these successful clinics with content being delivered to over 1,500 brokers across 80 locations.

The popular, free-of-charge one day events are designed to help brokers get the most out of their trading system and provide key networking opportunities with like-minded brokers. Expert trainers, consultants and Open GI staff are on hand to show the advantages of the software in a live environment as well as demonstrating new products and latest market developments.

The CII awards CPD Event Accreditation for a variety of seminars and conferences to recognise their quality and relevance. Further to a successful review, the Open GI Product Clinics were awarded CII CPD Event Accreditation. In addition to gaining free system training, brokers who attend the Clinics are able to register 15 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits where the Product Clinics meet their professional development needs.

Scot Grimmer, Broker Academy Manager, CII, said: “Open GI has clearly demonstrated their support for the broking sector by adding value for brokers across the UK and we are pleased to accredit their Product Clinics for another consecutive year, in-line with the current CII training programme. We continue to accredit a growing number of events and seminars across the country and are proud to include Open GI in that arena. CPD Event Accreditation helps to publicise relevant, high quality learning and supports  accessibility to  CPD for all brokers and bringing knowledge and competence into the regions.”

Simon Hughes, Sales and Marketing Director, Open GI, said: “It’s outstanding that the events have been recognised by the CII for the fourth year running. As a business it is important that we continue to work with key industry bodies and maintain our commitment to the broker market.

“Product Clinics are extremely popular and generate thought-provoking system discussions amongst brokers that attend. The invaluable knowledge and expertise that brokers receive from our consultants enables them to utilise their system to increase efficiency and achieve larger cost savings.”

The Product Clinic schedule for 2011 is secured with new content being delivered at various venues across the UK. To find out more about Open GI Product Clinics please go to www.opengi.co.uk/product-clinics

For More Information contact:
Adele Clarkson
Marketing and PR Manager
Open GI
Tel: 01905 754455
email: adele.clarkson@opengi.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

Open GI supplies market leading IT solutions to insurance brokers across the UK & Ireland. With 20,000 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 31st May 2009 Open GI reported revenues of £32.0 million and an operating profit of £17.9 million.