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Press release:

Ref: OGI0201
9th April 2010

Open GI Lands Contract with Lansdown Insurance Brokers

Commercial property owners specialist, Lansdown Insurance Brokers, have selected Open GI as their core IT solutions partner following a software house review.

The Cheltenham-based company, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has contracted with Open GI in a bid to gain increased flexibility and develop a system that caters for their individual needs.

The five year contract with Open GI is scheduled to deliver improved functionality to Lansdown’s system users, whose principle focus is selling insurance for commercial property, blocks of flats / apartments and high net worth homes, in addition to operating as agents for other brokers.

Commenting on the contract, Ray Gill, Senior Partner, Lansdown Insurance Brokers, said: “We selected Open GI on the basis that they are one of the few software houses with an established product set that we can tailor to our own requirements. The system enables us to build and manage schemes, giving us the extra flexibility we require, whilst being cost effective.

 “Over the last 50 years our business has seen a growing number of changes, although our main focus still comes back to doing our utmost for our clients and Open GI supports that ethos.”

Simon Hughes, Sales and Marketing Director, Open GI, said: “Lansdown is one of an increasing number of commercial brokers attracted to Open GI’s system flexibility and efficiencies in a bid to increase profitability. It is encouraging that brokers are constantly reviewing their choice of IT system. The competitive advantage that can be gained in today’s economic climate often far outweighs the costs of investing in a new system. We are delighted that Lansdown have committed to Open GI.”

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.