Guidewire Software Names Capgemini 'Partner of the Year – 2011'

Guidewire Software, a provider of core system software to Property/Casualty (P/C) insurers, today announced Capgemini as the Guidewire PartnerConnect™ Partner of the Year – 2011. As an early Guidewire system integrator partner, Capgemini was the first partner to lead an independent upgrade project, the first to lead a PolicyCenter project, and to date Capgemini has spearheaded or participated in over 25 Guidewire projects. Capgemini offers a global Guidewire practice with over 400 resources experienced in Guidewire implementations and projects, demonstrating Capgemini’s expertise in and commitment to Guidewire’s core system suite of insurance solutions. The company has also created a RightShore™ Distributed Guidewire Delivery capability utilizing a network of global delivery centers in the US, India, France and UK.

As P/C insurers around the globe continue to accelerate the replacement of their aging core systems with Guidewire’s technology, trusted partners like Capgemini are key to meeting the growing demand for qualified and dedicated resources to enable successful implementations. Capgemini’s demonstrated and ongoing dedication to its Guidewire practice has resulted in a Guidewire-certified team with a breadth and depth of expertise that includes an in-house Guidewire-education specialist as well as an in-house training program. By leveraging these internal programs, Capgemini has built an extensive team it can leverage in its Guidewire projects.

“With our unwavering commitment to deliver the best software and services to our customers in the Property/Casualty market, we are pleased to have Capgemini on our partner team,” said, Michelle Lynch, director, Alliances, Guidewire. “Capgemini’s strong commitment to its Guidewire practice is evidenced by the growth of the practice globally and the company’s close relationship with the Guidewire team.”

“We appreciate being recognized by Guidewire as Partner of the Year,” said John Mullen, vice president, Insurance with Capgemini. “We have enjoyed a successful relationship with Guidewire. Our teams are aligned first and foremost on driving measurable business results for our clients. Throughout our relationship we have continually strived to refine our skills, tools, and methods to help our clients deliver predictable results. We are pleased to have a partner like Guidewire in serving the market and we look forward to more opportunities ahead.” 

“I would like to extend a thank you to all of our alliance partners and their ongoing contributions to our success as well as our customers’ successes. We congratulate Capgemini on their accomplishments and their well earned recognition as Partner of the Year -- 2011,” added Marcus Ryu, chief executive officer, Guidewire Software. “The Capgemini/Guidewire partnership is an outstanding example of what can be accomplished when companies collaborate and work together with a clear focus on customer success.”

About Guidewire PartnerConnect

Guidewire PartnerConnect members provide a wide range of services to the Property/Casualty (general) insurance community, including: business transformation consulting and strategy, and IT related services. To date, world-wide, Guidewire practices include 1397 consultants, 599 of whom are functional and technical consultants 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. For more information, visit PartnerConnect.