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Press release:

Ref: OGI0323
9th January 2012

Open GI Appoints Open Trader Development Manager

Pictured: Sharron Wiles, Open GI Open Trader Development Manager

Leading broker solutions provider, Open GI, has appointed Sharron Wiles to the position of Open Trader Development Manager.

Managing a team of 49 within the expanding Open Trader business department, Sharron (pictured above) will be responsible for running all software development and QA within the Commercial Lines channel, for both contracted and strategic projects.

Sharron brings with her a strong track record of delivering complex projects and over 10 years experience in software technical delivery, project management, quality assurance and bid management gained from both the Public and Private sectors. She is also trained in AGILE, an industry project management methodology to help identify and determine complex requirements to ensure customer needs are met.

Fully integrated with the Open GI Back-Office, Open Trader simplifies the quote-to-sale process with access to multiple product lines and multiple insurers with attractive commissions and no rekeying. Comparisons on price can be made between selected products from a panel of providers, along with other factors such as commissions, cover limits and excesses. Using a simple question set, brokers can enjoy fast and efficient data entry leading to operational efficiencies, excellent customer service and extended market reach.

Sue Craig, Head of e-commerce, Open GI, said: “Investing in the development of Open Trader is fundamental in order to continually improve and offer a market leading comparative quote solution for SME business. Sharron is an asset to the team with a strong track record of delivering and managing complex projects.

Despite challenging economic times, Open GI has rapidly expanded its employee base to over 350 people."

Sharron Wiles, Open Trader Development Manager, Open GI, said: “Open Trader has an eminent reputation in the marketplace and has transformed the way brokers conduct commercial business through its simple electronic nature. The product continues to grow at such a fast rate, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to really influence commercial software development to meet the on-going needs of brokers."

For More Information about Open GI:
Adele Clarkson
Marketing and PR Manager
Open GI
Tel: +44 (0)1905 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 350 people and a 30-year heritage, the company enjoys a strong financial performance. For the year ended 31st May 2010 Open GI reported revenues of £35.0 million and an operating profit of £21.1 million.