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Basler Deploys Guidewire Solution for Underwriting, Policy, Commission and Billing Administration
Out-of box software underpins
“Our choice of PolicyCenter and BillingCenter has been validated, over
the course of this 12-month project, in how easy this software is to
handle as we have configured it to our particular needs. We are also
gratified to see that the first phase of the project was completed on
time, in scope, under budget and met our quality specifications,”
commented
PolicyCenter and BillingCenter are now enabling
- React more responsively to customer need by bringing new and innovative products to market fast and easily;
- Offer its agent community more comprehensive choice of insurance and related service opportunities;
- Work towards reduced training time for staff and agents with simpler, more intuitive core systems; and
- Provide full policy management in French, German, or Italian, according to customer preference.
“After a brief training, more than 1,000 users of PolicyCenter and
BillingCenter are able to sell a new property product for private and
commercial customers and to deliver an optimal customer service in sales
and administration processes,” said
“Basler’s implementation is a significant achievement in the DACH region
and in
Guidewire PolicyCenter® is a flexible underwriting and policy administration system that enables general insurers to grow business profitably by improving efficiency, while responding with agility to market opportunities and enhancing relationships with agents and customers. Designed to support both commercial and personal lines, PolicyCenter helps insurers streamline front and back office processes, from new business submission and quoting through to policy renewals. PolicyCenter is available as a standalone system or as part of Guidewire InsuranceSuite™, and can be integrated to an insurer’s legacy systems or third party applications.
Guidewire BillingCenter® is a comprehensive billing and receivables management system built on the core design principles of automation, control and flexibility. BillingCenter allows you to deliver insurance your way by making it easier to automate the billing lifecycle; design flexible billing, payment and delinquency plans; manage agent commissions; and enable rapid integration with external payment systems. BillingCenter is available as a standalone system or as part of Guidewire InsuranceSuite™, and can be integrated to a general insurer’s legacy systems or third party applications.
About Basler Versicherung AG Switzerland
Basler Versicherungen provide insurance and pension solutions as well as banking services. The company’s non-life insurance products include property, household, general liability, motor, accident, health and miscellaneous insurance. Its customers include individuals, small and medium-sized firms, and selected industrial enterprises. For more information, please visit www.baloise.com.
About
Guidewire delivers the software that general 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 general insurers around the world have selected Guidewire. For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com. Follow us on twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.
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Source:
Basler Versicherung AG
Amos Winteler, +41 58 285 74 70
Head of
Communication Switzerland
amos.winteler@baloise.ch
or
Guidewire
Software, Inc.
Diana Stott, +1-650-356-4941
Director,
Communications
dstott@guidewire.com