New platform for commercial brokers

Open GI has launched a software platform for commercial lines brokers trading small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) business.

The platform, Open Trader, will allow the broker and underwriter to electronically correspond in real time via a common data exchange.

Chris Guillaume, Open GI’s managing director, said: “Most firms still trade SME business manually using extranet, telephone and email, with little or no standardised approach to data capture. Open Trader fills a gap in the market for a workable, end-to-end solution.”

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.