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Press release:

Ref: OGI0207
22nd March 2010

Open GI to Support 1,000 mile Cycle Ride

Graham Madgwick, Head of Broking Systems at Towergate,
preparing for his gruelling, long distance challenge

Leading broker solutions provider, Open GI, will be sponsoring Towergate’s Head of Broking Systems in a major cycle ride for Help the Hospices.

The 1,000 mile, 11-day challenge from Lands End to John O’ Groats is being undertaken by Graham Madgwick, pictured above and friend Williams Watts, on 27th May. Open GI has pledged £1,000 in sponsorship with Towergate Partnership Ltd matching the total amount of personal sponsorship raised.

Graham, who has worked for Towergate for six years, has been cycling since 2000 and hopes to raise over £5,000 for Help the Hospices. Graham’s progress can be viewed on his Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/madgwick-lejog

His plans are to average 90 miles each day and he will be carrying all overnight equipment on his bike, as well as a 2 litre daily water intake – totalling more than 100kg, including his own weight!

Graham Madgwick, Head of Broking Systems, Towergate Partnership Ltd, said: “This is a particularly tough journey but we wanted a strenuous challenge – something that would really push us to our limits. With the support of family, friends, work colleagues and companies like Open GI and Towergate, we can make our target of £5,000 a reality and support such a worthwhile charity as Help the Hospices.”

Chris Guillaume, Managing Director, Open GI, said: “Help the Hospices perform a vital service and we are pleased to be able to support them through this challenge. I wish Graham and William every success and sincerely hope they reach their charity target.”

For More Information about Open GI:
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 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.