The Groupement des assureurs automobiles (GAA) and CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A;
NYSE: GIB) have signed a five-year contract renewal agreement covering the
operational aspects of the Fichier central des sinistres automobiles in Quebec
(FCSA).
Under the terms of the partnership, the GAA has entrusted CGI
with the processing and distribution of motor vehicle claims records in Quebec.
CGI provides the hosting, support and upgrading of the FCSA application and
assures online access to the service for subscribers, who include insurers
issuing automobile insurance policies in Quebec and automobile insurance
brokers.
With the FCSA providing online access to claims data,
subscribers can learn about their clients’ previous claims history and establish
fair premiums for all policyholders.
“We are extremely satisfied with
the quality of service provided by the CGI team,” stated Daniel Demers,
Vice-President and General Manager of the GAA. “Over time, CGI has acquired
in-depth knowledge of our business needs, and this makes them an ideal partner.”
“We are committed to the continued success of our clients and to the
evolution of the insurance sector,” affirmed Paul Biron, Senior Vice-President
and General Manager, Technologies & Infrastructure for CGI. “Our extensive
experience with the FCSA has allowed us to continuously improve the solution and
offer the GAA the tools it requires to better respond to the needs of its
subscribers.”
CGI is a major partner of insurance carriers seeking to
capitalize on market opportunities, from consolidation to specialization. CGI’s
comprehensive insurance sector capabilities encompass proven solutions and
processes that allow insurers to increase their competitiveness. CGI helps its
clients focus on those functions that achieve market differentiation, such as
product management and distribution channel development, and it delivers
structured platforms that transform functions such as underwriting, policy
administration, premium accounting, and claims. CGI also handles non-core yet
critical functions in order to propel its clients in their drive to achieve
optimal business performance.
About the Groupement des assureurs
automobiles
The GAA performs a wide range of activities related to the
automobile insurance industry, both on behalf of its members and as an
authorized agent of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). These activities
include the management of: the Automobile Statistical Plan; the Fichier central
des sinistres automobiles (Automobile Claims Database), a register of all
automobile related claims; the Insurance Information Centre; and information and
awareness campaigns.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc.
is one of the largest independent information technology and business process
services firms in the world. CGI and its affiliated companies employ
approximately 25,500 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business
process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States,
Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in North America,
Europe and India. CGI's annual revenue run rate stands at $3.7 billion (US$3.5
billion) and at June 30th, 2007, CGI's order backlog was $12.4 billion (US$11.6
billion). CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are
included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index as well as the S&P/TSX Capped
Information Technology and MidCap Indices. Website: www.cgi.com.
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For more information:
CGI
Lorne
Gorber
Vice-President, Global Communications and
Investor Relations
514-841-3355
