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Press release:

Ref: OGI0181
3rd November 2009

Swinton Select Open GI for Northern Ireland Operation

Major high street broker, Swinton Insurance, has selected Open GI technology to run its Northern Ireland operations, supporting around 300 users.

The four year contract includes the Open GI core trading system, support services and powerful reporting software.

Swinton is now the largest personal lines retailer in Northern Ireland. Last year they announced record profits for a seventh consecutive year.
Open GI quote engines will power the company’s motor and bike business in Northern Ireland.

Adrian Hazeldine, Swinton’s IT & Business Change Director, said: “Northern Ireland is a very important market for Swinton. We are continuing to grow the business with the support of Open GI technology and expanding the range of products and services we provide. There are a number of opportunities in our call centre operations, which Open GI will play a major part in. We selected Open GI to support this market on the strength of their excellent reputation, access to insurer product and proven multi-channel technology. They support 40% of today’s brokers – many of whom are the biggest names in the industry, so we are confident we have made the right choice.”

Chris Guillaume, Managing Director, Open GI, said: “We are pleased to be at the centre of Swinton’s plans in Northern Ireland. They have an enviable track record and are renowned for high profile acquisitions. This is a significant contract for Open GI in terms of the range of opportunities for growth within their call centre operations. Swinton’s multi channel approach to retailing is a perfect fit for our business as Open GI technology is capable of supporting any distribution model. The fact that we have been selected by Northern Ireland’s largest personal lines retailer demonstrates the strength of our market-leading product offering.”

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.