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Press release:

Ref: OGI0191
10th March 2010

Aviva Sponsors Open GI Broker Events

Open GI has sealed a deal with one of the UK’s largest insurers, Aviva, to sponsor all of their UK Product Clinics in 2010, providing even more value to brokers who attend.

This is the first year that these widely attended CII-accredited events have been open for sponsorship. Aviva were keen to give their support based on the profile of Open GI brokers. The value for brokers attending is that in addition to free training and CPD points they will also be able to speak to Aviva about new products and initiatives to help drive their business forward.

The series of 10, one day, free of charge events kicks off this month in the South East and will continue across the country throughout the year. They are designed to help brokers get the most out of their trading system with key networking opportunities with Open GI and Aviva staff, enabling delegates to gain extra technical and industry knowledge.

Sam Hudson, Head of Broker Personal Lines, Aviva, said: “Sponsorship of Open GI Product Clinics is part of our strategy of supporting the broker – an extremely important insurance distribution channel. Open GI control a large share of the market and their events are always informative and successful. The fact that the Product Clinics are accredited by the CII is testament to this. By being at the events brokers will have access to our expert staff to discuss how Aviva can support their business.”

David Kelly, Business Development Director, Open GI, said: “It is excellent news that Aviva has sponsored our events – reinforcing the value they deliver to the broker. Their overall direction and strategy is very much in line with our own in that they provide market-leading rates, competitive service and choice to the broker channel. Having the CII and now Aviva on board adds even more weight to these established events.”

The Product Clinic schedule for 2010 can be viewed at www.opengi.co.uk/events

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.