gwre-20240923
FALSE000152839600015283962024-09-232024-09-23

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________________________________
FORM 8-K
_______________________________________________________________
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 23, 2024
_______________________________________________________________
Guidewire Software, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_______________________________________________________________
Delaware001-3539436-4468504
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

970 Park Pl, Suite 200
San Mateo, CA 94403
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(650) 357-9100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueGWRENew York Stock Exchange





Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.






Item 5.02     Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 23, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Guidewire Software, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mark V. Anquillare as a director of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Anquillare’s initial term will run through the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders, subject to his being re-elected at that meeting.

Mr. Anquillare served as president and chief operating officer of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSK), an insurance industry data analytics and technology provider, through January 2023. Prior to that, he was Verisk’s chief financial officer from 2007 until 2016. Since 2023, he has served on the board of directors of TruBridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBRG), a healthcare solutions company.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Anquillare and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as a director of the Company. Mr. Anquillare has no family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Anquillare is not a party to and has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction or proposed transaction in which the Company is or is to be a party for which disclosure would be required under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Mr. Anquillare will be provided with the Company’s standard non-employee director compensation and director indemnification agreement.

On September 25, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Anquillare as a director. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01     Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.        Description of Exhibits
99.1            Press release issued by Guidewire Software, Inc. on September 25, 2024
104            Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)





SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE, INC.
By:/s/ JEFF COOPER
Jeff Cooper
Chief Financial Officer
Date:September 25, 2024



guidewireprmarkanquillar
Guidewire Appoints Mark Anquillare as Board Member Veteran P&C Insurance Analytics Leader Brings Deep Expertise to Guidewire's Board of Directors SAN MATEO, Calif., September 25, 2024 – Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) today announced that it appointed Mark Anquillare to its Board of Directors effective September 23, 2024. “We are thrilled to welcome Mark Anquillare to the Guidewire Board of Directors. With Guidewire Cloud Platform now established as the trusted platform used by P&C insurers globally, we are uniquely positioned to further embed data, analytics, and AI throughout insurers’ core operations to drive smarter risk and claims decisions. Mark’s deep industry experience and sharp focus on data and analytics will provide Guidewire valuable insight and perspective as we deliver on this mission,” said Michael Keller, chairman of the board, Guidewire. Mark Anquillare served as president and chief operating officer of Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq: VRSK), an insurance industry data analytics and technology provider, through January 2023. Prior to that, he was Verisk’s chief financial officer starting in 2007, leading the company through its 2009 IPO and continuing until 2016. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in Verisk’s growth and innovation, helping insurers improve underwriting and claims processes, combat fraud, enhance operational efficiency, and make informed decisions on emerging risks. Since 2023, he has served on the board of directors of TruBridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBRG), a healthcare solutions company. About Guidewire Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. More than 570 insurers in 42 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, rely on Guidewire products. With core systems leveraging data and analytics, digital, and artificial intelligence, Guidewire defines cloud platform excellence for P&C insurers. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation record, with 1,700+ successful projects supported by the industry’s largest R&D team and SI partner ecosystem. Our marketplace represents the largest solution partner community in P&C, where customers can access hundreds of applications to accelerate integration, localization, and innovation. For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn.


 
-2- Contact: Melissa Cobb Senior Public Relations Manager Guidewire Software, Inc. +1.650.464.1177 mcobb@guidewire.com ### NOTE: For information about Guidewire’s trademarks, visit https://www.guidewire.com/legal-notices