Inaugural program members include Capgemini, EY, and PwC
Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE), a provider of software products to
Property/Casualty (P/C) insurers, today announced the launch of the
Guidewire InsuranceCloud™ Solutions partner program. Under the new
program, select Guidewire PartnerConnect™ Consulting partners will
deliver cloud solutions that combine Guidewire products with their own
differentiated content and services, and complementary third-party
systems for Property/Casualty insurers in a hosted environment. Partners
participating in the program will deploy and maintain Guidewire
software, along with the other third-party products that round out their
respective offerings.
Guidewire InsuranceCloud Solutions partners provide delivery options
that bring high-performing technology to emerging and mid-size P/C
insurers who may have previously been hesitant or unable to take on
large-scale IT projects, while also providing a compelling option for
larger insurers who are looking to quickly expand into new markets. With
Guidewire InsuranceCloud Solutions, insurers can combine the benefits of
the Guidewire platform, including improved customer and agent
engagement, lowered operating costs, and the ability to grow their
business, with options for rapid deployment and cost-effective hosting.
“Guidewire has continually listened to its customers and the broader
industry,” said Karen Furtado, partner, Strategy Meets Action. “The move
to a cloud core system environment is gaining traction in the industry
and we anticipate insurers looking to accelerate their implementations
and lower their costs will respond favourably to such an offering from
Guidewire and its ecosystem of capable partners.”
These InsuranceCloud Solutions will provide insurers delivery options to
address their fundamental needs for a secure and scalable environment,
while providing the technology platform for mission-critical core
operations, digital interactions with customers and agents, and improved
decision-making for more accurate decisions. Additionally, they provide
insurers with options for:
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Reduced implementation timeframes;
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Lower total cost of ownership through solution conformance, uniform
support, and maintenance; and
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Increased flexibility for IT expertise.
“Our Guidewire InsuranceCloud Solutions partners have been selected for
their in-depth knowledge of Property/Casualty insurance, Guidewire
technology, and complementary third-party products as well as their
expertise in managing production environments,” said Brian Vannoni, vice
president and business owner, Core Systems, Guidewire Software. “We are
excited to offer our customers new delivery options by bringing together
our software and our partner network’s hosting and managed services
capabilities.”
“We currently have a number of customers who have already selected to
host their Guidewire systems with partners, including The General and
Red River Mutual, the most recent customer to announce its intention to
do so,” said Alex Naddaff, senior vice president, Programs, Guidewire
Software. “We are pleased to formalize this program and expand the
accessibility of Guidewire technology to insurers of all sizes.”
Inaugural partners include: Capgemini, EY, and PwC.
InsuranceCloud Solutions are immediately available for P/C insurers in
the U.S. and Canada and will expand globally in the future.
About Guidewire InsuranceCloud™ Solutions
Guidewire InsuranceCloud™ Solutions combine Guidewire products,
complementary software, and related services delivered in the cloud.
With Guidewire at the core, InsuranceCloud Solutions are designed and
delivered by a select group of authorized partners to enable P/C
insurers to replace their legacy systems, transform their business, and
optimize costs to increase return on their IT investment.
About Guidewire Software
Guidewire delivers the software that Property/Casualty (P/C) insurers
need to adapt and succeed in a time of rapid industry change. We combine
three elements – core processing, data and analytics, and digital
engagement – into a technology platform that enhances insurers’ ability
to engage and empower their customers and employees. More than 200 P/C
insurers around the world have selected Guidewire. For more information,
please visit www.guidewire.com.
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NOTE: Guidewire, Guidewire Software, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Guidewire
PolicyCenter, and Guidewire BillingCenter are registered trademarks of
Guidewire Software, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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