Guidewire Software Adds Member to Board of Directors [Professional Services Close – Up]

Guidewire Software, Inc., a provider of core system software to Property/Casualty (general) insurers, announced that John P. Cavoores has been elected as a Director to Guidewire Software's Board.

"We are pleased to welcome John Cavoores to our Board of Directors," said Marcus Ryu, chief executive officer, Guidewire Software. "He brings decades of experience as an executive, CEO, and Board member of leading P&C insurers. I believe his counsel will deepen our understanding and service to the P&C industry, to the lasting benefit of our customers."

A former Co-CEO of Aspen Insurance with executive oversight for the Company's U.S. insurance platform as well as for a number of UK- based divisions, John Cavoores brings extensive insurance industry expertise to Guidewire's board. Past positions include that of President and Chief Executive Officer of OneBeacon Insurance Company, a subsidiary of the White Mountains Insurance Group, President and Chief Operating Officer of National Union Insurance Company, a subsidiary of AIG, Inc., and 19 years at Chubb Insurance Group, where he served as Chief Underwriting Officer and Executive Vice President of Chubb and Son as well as Managing Director of overseas operations, based in London. John also serves as senior insurance advisor to a number of private equity firms and is based in New York.

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