Stock Market Symbols GIB.A (TSX) GIB (NYSE) LONDON, England, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following the widespread take-up of its Account Reconciliation Centre (ARC), CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB), a leader in information technology and business process services, is today launching an online self-service tool that will make it easier than ever for insurance brokers to start using the electronic account settlement system. Since its launch in late 2007, almost 250 brokers have signed up to settle accounts through ARC - exceeding expectations by more than 100 percent - and the number is growing week on week. With the new online self-service tool, the process of registering and getting started is even easier and faster, enabling more brokers to go live with ARC. The service, available via imarket, allows brokers to register, complete set-up, carry-out training and go live with ARC without the need for face-to-face meetings. Tim Gregory, Vice-President of Insurance, CGI Europe, said: "Previously the process of getting up and running on ARC had been rather time-consuming. Insurers were physically visiting brokers, signing them up and carrying out training - often over a number of meetings. Now the process is automated, which reduces the need to meet in person." CGI developed ARC in 2007 in co-operation with Allianz and Norwich Union to ease the burden of the account reconciliation process. It allows brokers and insurers to move away from the arduous paper-based system and switch to a more user-friendly, computer-based method. ARC's launch was preceded by a six-month pilot, in which Norwich Union, Allianz and 20 of their brokers used the system and provided their feedback. Since then, ARC has proved itself as both a valuable tool for the participating brokers (some of them reporting an increase of up to 100 percent in the number of lines that can be cleared each month), and a reliable settlement system that brings tangible results for insurers. Allianz has reported a reduction in overdue debt by 17 percent since the system was introduced and Norwich Union has achieved a seven day reduction in debtor days Tim Gregory added: "The payment and collection system used by insurers and brokers was truly archaic. At a time when the buying of insurance is easier than ever before, we felt that account reconciliation should not be left behind." 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 26,500 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 and at December 31st, 2007, CGI's order backlog was $12.04 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: http://www.cgi.com/. DATASOURCE: CGI GROUP INC. CONTACT: Artur Kwiatkowski/Elvis Moyo, Kinross + Render, 0207 592 3100, /

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