Gartner Positions Guidewire as a Leader in Magic Quadrant for Property and Casualty Insurance Policy Management Modules, North America, for Second Consecutive Year

Guidewire recognized for its “Ability to Execute” and “Completeness of Vision”

FOSTER CITY Calif. , January 29, 2016

Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), a provider of software products to Property/Casualty (P/C) insurers, today announced that it has been positioned as a Leader in Gartner, Inc.'s “Magic Quadrant for Property and Casualty Insurance Policy Management Modules, North America1.” This is the second consecutive year that Guidewire has appeared in the Leaders quadrant. Guidewire was positioned highest on the ability to execute axis and furthest on the completeness of vision axis in the report.

The report evaluates seven vendors in the P/C insurance policy management space that have qualified for inclusion.

“Demand for P&C policy management modules in the North America market remains high, but concentrated around one market leader. Competitors are increasingly focused on specific market segments. P&C insurance CIOs must understand how vendor specialization aligns with organization requirements,” wrote Jeff Haner, principal research analyst, Insurance, Gartner and author of the report.

“The Guidewire team is honored to be named a leader by Gartner in the Magic Quadrant for Policy Management Modules, NA for the second year running,” said Brian Vannoni, vice president and business owner, Core Processing, Guidewire Software. “Our customers use Guidewire products to help them adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing P/C insurance industry. We view this report as recognition of the shared success of the Guidewire community and thank our customers for their continuous support.”

Guidewire has also previously been named a Leader in Gartner, Inc.'s “Magic Quadrant for Property and Casualty Insurance Claims Management Modules” for two years in a row.*

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