Guidewire Software Announces PartnerConnect Members

Guidewire names global System Integrators and regional consulting partners to PartnerConnect, its by-invitation alliance program

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guidewire Software®, a leading provider of flexible core systems to property/casualty (P/C) insurers, today announced its PartnerConnect alliance program members. PartnerConnect, Guidewire’s global program for strategic System Integrators (SI) and regional consulting alliance partners is an invitation-only program designed to strengthen alliance relationships through a formalized commitment and measurement program. Guidewire is pleased to name the following PartnerConnect program members, in this inaugural year of the program - regional consulting partners: Adaptra and CastleBay Consulting, and global System Integrators: Capgemini, Ernst & Young, IBM, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Priscilla Hung, Guidewire’s vice president, Operations said, “We have established excellent working relationships with each of our PartnerConnect members and we look forward to continuing to nurture and enhance these relationships for the benefit of our mutual customers.” PartnerConnect members are assisting and leading Guidewire implementation projects around the world.

Hung added, “Guidewire has always understood the tremendous value of a robust partner eco-system. Collectively and individually our partners have contributed significantly to our customer successes, company growth, and our Go-to-Market strategy. Through PartnerConnect we are taking these relationships to the next level with a formalized and measurable approach designed to ensure consistently high quality implementation of Guidewire solutions.”

Guidewire PartnerConnect members provide a wide range of services to the property/casualty insurance community, including: business transformation consulting and strategy, and IT related services. To date, worldwide, Guidewire practices include over 1,000 consultants, 250 of whom are functional and technical consultants currently certified on Guidewire products. PartnerConnect member benefits include: a close working relationship with the Guidewire team, senior executive sponsorship, training discounts, and Guidewire product strategy previews.

About Guidewire Software

Guidewire Software is a leading provider of flexible core systems that enable property/casualty insurers to deliver insurance the way they want to. Guidewire builds high quality software that consistently works as promised. Designed for maximum flexibility and scalability, Guidewire solutions give carriers the capability to deliver excellent service to policyholders and agents and increase market share – while lowering operating costs. The Guidewire Insurance Suite™, consisting of Guidewire PolicyCenter^®, Guidewire BillingCenter^®, and Guidewire ClaimCenter^®, spans the entire insurance lifecycle – underwriting, policy administration, billing, and claims management. Guidewire is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices in Hong Kong, London, Munich, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. For more information, visit www.guidewire.com.

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