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Important: Applied Systems’ Epic UK Exit – We’re Here to Support You

Open GI and Etc. Insurance mark industry first with launch of integrated travel solution for brokers

Insurance technology partner Open GI and travel insurance MGA, Etc. Insurance, which is led by Ian Rogers and Andy Fairchild, have teamed up to offer fully integrated travel insurance to the UK broker market for the first time.

Open GI appoints InsurTech Executive James Barnard as Group CEO

Open GI appoints InsurTech Executive James Barnard as Group CEO to drive the next chapter of innovation and growth

Open GI and Etc. Insurance mark industry first with launch of integrated travel solution for brokers

Insurance technology partner Open GI and travel insurance MGA, Etc. Insurance, which is led by Ian Rogers and Andy Fairchild, have teamed up to offer fully integrated travel insurance to the UK broker market for the first time.

Open GI appoints InsurTech Executive James Barnard as Group CEO

Open GI appoints InsurTech Executive James Barnard as Group CEO to drive the next chapter of innovation and growth

Open GI posts £60m revenue for 2025

24 February 2026

Open GI hit revenue of £60m in 2025 amid a transformational year for the specialist technology partner to the insurance industry.

Stuart Walters brings tech expertise to Open GI’s board

13 October 2025

Stuart Walters, formerly of BGL Group, has joined Open GI as a Non-Executive Director.

Alps joins Open GI’s provider suite

04 September 2025

Alps, a leading MGA specialising in insurance add-on policies, legal expenses, and claims solutions for intermediaries, has announced its partnership with Open GI.

Open GI welcomes Phil Evans as Head of Product Strategy

04 September 2025

Evans was most recently Senior Director of Product, Europe for Applied Systems and is also a member of the Insurtech UK Advisory Board.

Creating value with machine learning

Damian Baxter, CEO of MLP, explains how MGAs can leverage the power of machine learning to drive increased value.

Insurer Hosted Pricing for MGAs

Open GI’s Head of Research & Development, highlights just how IHP can enhance the MGA space.

Tech pioneer Andy Brockway joins Open GI as CTO

Andy Brockway, who was CTO at Confused.com, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at Open GI effective immediately.

Applied Systems’ Epic UK exit – we’re here to support you

With Applied Systems announcing its Epic platform departure from the UK market, many insurance brokers are facing uncertainty about the future of their software provider.

Only 20% of brokers working with AI

As many as 80% of insurance brokers have yet to implement AI into their business, new research reveals.

Open GI revenue passes £60million

Open GI, the general insurance technology partner, today reports growth in its latest financial year.

Ceta uses Open GI’s Mobius platform to open up new insurance lines

26 November 2024

Specialist personal lines broker Ceta has partnered with software solutions provider Open GI to expand the product set it can offer on its platform.

Arkel Underwriting broadens distribution with Open GI integration

22 November 2024

Managing general agent Arkel’s landlords let property insurance product is now available via the Open GI trading platform.

Peter Thompson appointed Open GI Chair

19 November 2024

Open GI today announces the appointment of Peter Thompson as its chair, effective immediately.

Open GI adds Commercial Express property owners to commercial panel

07 November 2024

Specialist MGA Commercial Express has joined Open GI’s commercial panel, giving brokers access to its’ specialist property insurance.

Open GI partners with artificial intelligence specialist, OpenDialog

30 September 2024

Open GI has teamed up with artificial intelligence specialists OpenDialog to bring advanced conversational AI agents to its customers, creating efficiency gains for brokers by automating customer service interactions.

Take control of your competitive edge with dynamic pricing

How Open GI’s dynamic pricing tool allows brokers to win more business.

From grudge purchase to mission critical

How Open GI works with brokers and MGAs to make the software provider a partner that goes beyond tech.

Three ways AI can, and is, transforming broking

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something in the future, it’s here today and insurance brokers are already taking advantage.

Open GI take on mammoth cycle trek in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

Twelve intrepid cyclists from a Worcester company will be undertaking a test of endurance, embarking on a 125-mile (201km) route in a single day for charity.

Introducing IHP Plus: insurance solutions for insurers and MGAs

Insurer Hosted Pricing Plus (IHP Plus) is a game-changing cloud-based software solution designed to empower insurers and MGAs

Open GI acquires HUG HUB’s Digital Platform

Open GI, the leading software partner for the insurance industry, has announced the acquisition of Insurtech HUG HUB’s Digital Platform.

How to protect your business from a cyber attack

29 January 2024

Are you doing enough to protect your business from rising cyber threats? Hosting your software in the cloud is a key step in safeguarding your data.

How automation is transforming insurance for brokers

15 January 2024

More brokers than ever are embracing new technology to enhance their customer experience.

Unlocking flexibility: the rise of short-term policies

06 December 2023

Is short-term insurance a fad, or a sound long-term investment for the future?

Open GI partners with Prestige Underwriting to launch new version of Coverall

29 November 2023

Open GI has partnered with Prestige Underwriting to launch a new, refreshed version of their well-established, non-standard Home proposition, Coverall.

What is SaaS? A complete guide

24 October 2023

This question answered and more in our short guide to SaaS technologies.

Direct Commercial partners with Open GI on 'Haul In One'

13 October 2023

Direct Commercial Limited launches its flexible commercial motor Haul In One solution, backed by A-rated capacity, on Open GI’s cloud-based platform, IHP Plus.

Open GI partners with Ark Insurance to further extend its commercial lines

04 October 2023

Open GI has partnered with underwriting agency, Ark Insurance Group (Ark), to add a tradesperson offering to brokers and further extend its commercial lines panel.

How to save time and delight your customers

06 September 2023

By improving your processes, introducing new systems, and implementing new add-ons you will save time by working smarter and enabling you to focus on adding value to your business.

Pen Underwriting invests in IHP software with Open GI three-year deal

Pen Underwriting has partnered with Open GI, implementing its latest insurer-hosted pricing technology solution, IHP Plus.

Open GI gears for growth with leadership team appointment

Open GI has appointed Neil Hart to the role of Chief Sales Officer, further strengthening the executive leadership team.

Better connected, better for you

15 February 2023

Accessing the opportunities the digital world has to offer can deliver great benefits for your business

What can the cloud do for me and my business?

11 January 2023

Moving your business to the cloud is a big step, perhaps one you don’t think you need to take right now, but if you take the leap, you will reap big benefits for you and your business.

Creating a more colleague-connected experience with Perspicuity

10 January 2023

We embarked on finding a solution that was modern, easy to pick up and made use of our existing Microsoft 365 licences.

20% increase in automation efficiency at RCIB is key to partnership renewal with Open GI

06 December 2022

Right Choice Insurance Brokers (RCIB) have renewed their partnership with Open GI.

Insurance automation offers growth path for the industry

14 November 2022

Ben Legg, Open GI’s Chief Product Officer, discusses his thoughts with industry publication, Bobsguide.

Open GI technology supports Plum Underwriting and Flood Re partnership

07 November 2022

Open GI has broadened its partnership with Plum Underwriting, by supporting its new enhanced household cover, with Flood Re, for UK brokers.

How to grow your business, free time, and improve profitability

20 October 2022

Are you spending too much time working in your business but not enough time working on your business?

Open GI and Percayso Inform extend partnership

05 October 2022

Open GI has extended its partnership with insurance data intelligence provider, Percayso Inform, to now include household as part of its data agnostic enrichment service for UK brokers.

Data enrichment and fraud prevention

Data enrichment: can it help tackle fraud?

Machine learning is shaping insurance future

Machine learning tools are being used to assess risk, detect fraud, and predict price. With the use of machine learning on the increase, what impact can machine learning have on the future of insurance?

Damian Baxter new CEO Machine Learning Programs

Damian Baxter is appointed as the new CEO of Machine Learning Programs

Why digital doesn't replace the personal touch

"Does the fear of losing a personal connection prevent insurance brokers using digital to create the experience customers expect?" asks Ben Legg, Chief CPO.

Cloud hosting has a security silver lining

17 February 2022

Giles Baxter, Open GI’s Chief Information Officer, discusses how moving to cloud hosting really could be the best security move you will ever make for your business.

Digital broking - the star attraction

11 February 2022

Customer expectations are changing – and fast. The digital revolution has been quietly underway in all walks of life, almost by stealth.

Broker Intelligence from LexisNexis®

25 January 2022

A global provider of information-based and analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

Percayso and Open GI data enrichment partnership

23 November 2021

Open GI is teaming up with insurance data intelligence provider, Percayso Inform, to bring a new data agnostic enrichment service to UK brokers.

Adrian Flux extends OGI partnership

26 October 2021

Adrian Flux Insurance Services has re-affirmed its partnership with Open GI by committing to a new long-term deal.

Propensity to Claim

21 October 2021

Assess risks confidently with MLP

AI in the insurance industry

19 October 2021

Head of Product, James Parry, looks at how the insurance industry can make use of machine learning tools and, more importantly, how to pick the right tools for the job.

FCA Pricing Practices

12 October 2021

A look at the new rules on Insurance Pricing Practices

Digital in today's world

01 October 2021

How digital modern technology and applications can support your brokerage and expand your services.

Home flood insurance enhanced by new partnership

22 September 2021

We are thrilled to announce we have entered into a new strategic partnership with Plum Underwriting and Verisk.

Why technology is...

…the beating heart of your distribution strategy

Simple steps to digital transformation

Digital transformation is on the rise, yet for some there is still a reluctance to start their journey. But why?

Machine learning - the art of the impossible

The benefits of machine learning and how it is revolutionising the insurance industry with actionable insights to help its customers work smarter.

Acquiring a new business?

Why your software partner is a major asset in any new business deal…

Plum Underwriting widens specialist home capability via Open GI

Open GI has announced that Plum Underwriting’s (Plum) home product, eFlex EDI is live on IHP Plus.

Open GI and Etc. Insurance mark industry first with launch of integrated travel solution for brokers

Insurance technology partner Open GI and travel insurance MGA, Etc. Insurance, which is led by Ian Rogers and Andy Fairchild, have teamed up to offer fully integrated travel insurance to the UK broker market for the first time.

Open GI appoints InsurTech Executive James Barnard as Group CEO

Open GI appoints InsurTech Executive James Barnard as Group CEO to drive the next chapter of innovation and growth

Open GI posts £60m revenue for 2025

February 24, 2026

Open GI hit revenue of £60m in 2025 amid a transformational year for the specialist technology partner to the insurance industry.

Alps joins Open GI’s provider suite

September 4, 2025

Alps, a leading MGA specialising in insurance add-on policies, legal expenses, and claims solutions for intermediaries, has announced its partnership with Open GI.

Only 20% of brokers working with AI

As many as 80% of insurance brokers have yet to implement AI into their business, new research reveals.

Ceta uses Open GI’s Mobius platform to open up new insurance lines

November 26, 2024

Specialist personal lines broker Ceta has partnered with software solutions provider Open GI to expand the product set it can offer on its platform.

Arkel Underwriting broadens distribution with Open GI integration

November 22, 2024

Managing general agent Arkel’s landlords let property insurance product is now available via the Open GI trading platform.

Open GI adds Commercial Express property owners to commercial panel

November 7, 2024

Specialist MGA Commercial Express has joined Open GI’s commercial panel, giving brokers access to its’ specialist property insurance.

Open GI partners with artificial intelligence specialist, OpenDialog

September 30, 2024

Open GI has teamed up with artificial intelligence specialists OpenDialog to bring advanced conversational AI agents to its customers, creating efficiency gains for brokers by automating customer service interactions.

Open GI acquires HUG HUB’s Digital Platform

Open GI, the leading software partner for the insurance industry, has announced the acquisition of Insurtech HUG HUB’s Digital Platform.

Open GI partners with Prestige Underwriting to launch new version of Coverall

November 29, 2023

Open GI has partnered with Prestige Underwriting to launch a new, refreshed version of their well-established, non-standard Home proposition, Coverall.

Direct Commercial partners with Open GI on 'Haul In One'

October 13, 2023

Direct Commercial Limited launches its flexible commercial motor Haul In One solution, backed by A-rated capacity, on Open GI’s cloud-based platform, IHP Plus.

Open GI partners with Ark Insurance to further extend its commercial lines

October 4, 2023

Open GI has partnered with underwriting agency, Ark Insurance Group (Ark), to add a tradesperson offering to brokers and further extend its commercial lines panel.

Pen Underwriting invests in IHP software with Open GI three-year deal

August 21, 2023

Pen Underwriting has partnered with Open GI, implementing its latest insurer-hosted pricing technology solution, IHP Plus.

20% increase in automation efficiency at RCIB is key to partnership renewal with Open GI

December 6, 2022

Right Choice Insurance Brokers (RCIB) have renewed their partnership with Open GI.

Open GI technology supports Plum Underwriting and Flood Re partnership

November 7, 2022

Open GI has broadened its partnership with Plum Underwriting, by supporting its new enhanced household cover, with Flood Re, for UK brokers.

Open GI and Percayso Inform extend partnership

October 5, 2022

Open GI has extended its partnership with insurance data intelligence provider, Percayso Inform, to now include household as part of its data agnostic enrichment service for UK brokers.

Broker Intelligence from LexisNexis®

January 25, 2022

A global provider of information-based and analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

Percayso and Open GI data enrichment partnership

November 23, 2021

Open GI is teaming up with insurance data intelligence provider, Percayso Inform, to bring a new data agnostic enrichment service to UK brokers.

Adrian Flux extends OGI partnership

October 26, 2021

Adrian Flux Insurance Services has re-affirmed its partnership with Open GI by committing to a new long-term deal.

Home flood insurance enhanced by new partnership

September 22, 2021

We are thrilled to announce we have entered into a new strategic partnership with Plum Underwriting and Verisk.

Plum Underwriting widens specialist home capability via Open GI

Open GI has announced that Plum Underwriting’s (Plum) home product, eFlex EDI is live on IHP Plus.

Creating value with machine learning

August 27, 2025

Damian Baxter, CEO of MLP, explains how MGAs can leverage the power of machine learning to drive increased value.

Insurer Hosted Pricing for MGAs

August 20, 2025

Open GI’s Head of Research & Development, highlights just how IHP can enhance the MGA space.

Take control of your competitive edge with dynamic pricing

August 21, 2024

How Open GI’s dynamic pricing tool allows brokers to win more business.

Three ways AI can, and is, transforming broking

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something in the future, it’s here today and insurance brokers are already taking advantage.

Introducing IHP Plus: insurance solutions for insurers and MGAs

Insurer Hosted Pricing Plus (IHP Plus) is a game-changing cloud-based software solution designed to empower insurers and MGAs

How to protect your business from a cyber attack

January 29, 2024

Are you doing enough to protect your business from rising cyber threats? Hosting your software in the cloud is a key step in safeguarding your data.

How automation is transforming insurance for brokers

January 15, 2024

More brokers than ever are embracing new technology to enhance their customer experience.

Unlocking flexibility: the rise of short-term policies

December 6, 2023

Is short-term insurance a fad, or a sound long-term investment for the future?

What is SaaS? A complete guide

October 24, 2023

This question answered and more in our short guide to SaaS technologies.

How to save time and delight your customers

September 6, 2023

By improving your processes, introducing new systems, and implementing new add-ons you will save time by working smarter and enabling you to focus on adding value to your business.

Better connected, better for you

February 15, 2023

Accessing the opportunities the digital world has to offer can deliver great benefits for your business

What can the cloud do for me and my business?

January 11, 2023

Moving your business to the cloud is a big step, perhaps one you don’t think you need to take right now, but if you take the leap, you will reap big benefits for you and your business.

How to grow your business, free time, and improve profitability

October 20, 2022

Are you spending too much time working in your business but not enough time working on your business?

Data enrichment and fraud prevention

Data enrichment: can it help tackle fraud?

Machine learning is shaping insurance future

Machine learning tools are being used to assess risk, detect fraud, and predict price. With the use of machine learning on the increase, what impact can machine learning have on the future of insurance?

Why digital doesn't replace the personal touch

"Does the fear of losing a personal connection prevent insurance brokers using digital to create the experience customers expect?" asks Ben Legg, Chief CPO.

Cloud hosting has a security silver lining

February 17, 2022

Giles Baxter, Open GI’s Chief Information Officer, discusses how moving to cloud hosting really could be the best security move you will ever make for your business.

Digital broking - the star attraction

February 11, 2022

Customer expectations are changing – and fast. The digital revolution has been quietly underway in all walks of life, almost by stealth.

AI in the insurance industry

October 19, 2021

Head of Product, James Parry, looks at how the insurance industry can make use of machine learning tools and, more importantly, how to pick the right tools for the job.

FCA Pricing Practices

October 12, 2021

A look at the new rules on Insurance Pricing Practices

Digital in today's world

October 1, 2021

How digital modern technology and applications can support your brokerage and expand your services.

Why technology is...

…the beating heart of your distribution strategy

Simple steps to digital transformation

Digital transformation is on the rise, yet for some there is still a reluctance to start their journey. But why?

Machine learning - the art of the impossible

The benefits of machine learning and how it is revolutionising the insurance industry with actionable insights to help its customers work smarter.

Acquiring a new business?

Why your software partner is a major asset in any new business deal…

Stuart Walters brings tech expertise to Open GI’s board

October 13, 2025

Stuart Walters, formerly of BGL Group, has joined Open GI as a Non-Executive Director.

Open GI welcomes Phil Evans as Head of Product Strategy

September 4, 2025

Evans was most recently Senior Director of Product, Europe for Applied Systems and is also a member of the Insurtech UK Advisory Board.

Tech pioneer Andy Brockway joins Open GI as CTO

Andy Brockway, who was CTO at Confused.com, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at Open GI effective immediately.

Applied Systems’ Epic UK exit – we’re here to support you

With Applied Systems announcing its Epic platform departure from the UK market, many insurance brokers are facing uncertainty about the future of their software provider.

Open GI revenue passes £60million

Open GI, the general insurance technology partner, today reports growth in its latest financial year.

Peter Thompson appointed Open GI Chair

November 19, 2024

Open GI today announces the appointment of Peter Thompson as its chair, effective immediately.

Open GI take on mammoth cycle trek in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

Twelve intrepid cyclists from a Worcester company will be undertaking a test of endurance, embarking on a 125-mile (201km) route in a single day for charity.

Open GI gears for growth with leadership team appointment

Open GI has appointed Neil Hart to the role of Chief Sales Officer, further strengthening the executive leadership team.

Creating a more colleague-connected experience with Perspicuity

January 10, 2023

We embarked on finding a solution that was modern, easy to pick up and made use of our existing Microsoft 365 licences.

Damian Baxter new CEO Machine Learning Programs

Damian Baxter is appointed as the new CEO of Machine Learning Programs

From grudge purchase to mission critical

How Open GI works with brokers and MGAs to make the software provider a partner that goes beyond tech.

Insurance automation offers growth path for the industry

November 14, 2022

Ben Legg, Open GI’s Chief Product Officer, discusses his thoughts with industry publication, Bobsguide.

Propensity to Claim

October 21, 2021

Assess risks confidently with MLP