Guidewire to Develop PolicyCenter Functionality for Japanese Market, Simplifying Innovation and Speeding Digital Transformation

Guidewire teams up with Capgemini in Japan and Nomura Research Institute for development initiative

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 16, 2025-- Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that, as part of its ongoing commitment to the Japanese insurance market, it is developing functionality for PolicyCenter on Guidewire Cloud tailored to the Japanese market. To accelerate the initiative, Guidewire will collaborate with Capgemini in Japan (Capgemini) and Nomura Research Institute (NRI).

Capabilities previously offered as accelerators for Japanese insurers will now be built directly into PolicyCenter. The initiative builds on Guidewire’s successful extension of ClaimCenter for the Japanese insurance market and furthers its commitment to its customers there. It marks a significant step toward enabling innovation, agility, and success for Japanese insurers navigating digital transformation.

“Developing Japanese market-specific PolicyCenter functionality represents a major step forward in simplifying the core and digital transformation journeys for Japanese insurers,” said Miyuki Ebata, Country Manager - Japan, Guidewire. “Together with Capgemini and NRI, Guidewire is accelerating efforts to deliver solutions that meet the complex regulatory, operational, and customer experience needs of the Japanese market.”

In this strategic initiative, Guidewire is deepening its collaboration with Capgemini, a Guidewire PartnerConnect Consulting Global Strategic partner, and nurturing its relationship with NRI, a trusted Japanese consulting firm. This collaboration with two respected local partners greatly expedites the delivery of the tailored PolicyCenter functionality, empowering insurers in Japan to swiftly embrace a modern and cost-effective cloud solution.

“We're excited to strengthen our relationship with both Capgemini and NRI to support the ambitions of our valued customers in Japan,” said Lisa Walsh, Group Vice President, Global Consulting Alliances, Guidewire. "This initiative brings together global non-life insurance technology experts with deep local market knowledge. Working with these firms will help us deliver solutions that are truly tailored to the unique needs of Japanese insurers.”

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