In his new role, Tavis will be responsible for maintaining relationships with insurer customers, working closely to secure products and making them available on the Open GI system for use by brokers.

With over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Tavis has extensive broking experience. Before joining Open GI, he worked with Bennetts, before moving to Academy Insurance Brokers.

Having worked at Open GI for nearly six years, Tavis has gained extensive product and market knowledge before moving into the Insurer Relations team as an Insurer Relations Executive.

Commenting on his appointment, Tavis Childs, Insurer Relations Manager said: "This role offers a very exciting challenge that will also provide me with increased responsibilities. I am now looking to further strengthen current relationships, as well as cultivate new ones between Open GI and insurers."

David Kelly, Distribution Director, Open GI, said: "We are delighted to have Tavis on board in his new role. He has a wealth of experience in the insurance market that can help to drive Open GI forward, to further develop our relationships with insurers and progress product developments that underpin our strategy."