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Celebrating Excellence in the Insurance Industry

Guidewire gathered industry leaders and innovators at its recent Connections Conference, where the spotlight was on groundbreaking achievements within the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance sector. The event honored various award recipients, ranging from customers to partners, recognizing their strides in redefining the insurance landscape while integrating advanced technology.

A Recognition of Innovation

Christina Colby, the Chief Customer Officer at Guidewire, emphasized how customers and partners are pushing the boundaries in the P&C insurance space. "Their achievements showcase what 'Insurance with Confidence' looks like in action, demonstrating how intelligent technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI), can transform the insurance experience and deliver tangible value for both businesses and their clients."

The evening celebrated the winners of several awards, including the prestigious Guidewire Innovation Awards, Partner Excellence Awards, and the Insurtech Vanguards InsurPitch winners. These awards recognized those who made the most significant contributions to the field in the past year, celebrating undoubted innovations in technology, strategy, and partner collaboration.

Honoring Pioneers in the Industry

The 2026 Innovation Award winners demonstrated how they leverage AI within Guidewire’s cloud-based solutions, fostering operational modernization and enhancing the client experience. Notable winners included:

• - Beazley: Partnering with Capgemini, they transformed their operations by shifting from fragmented manual processes to a seamless cloud-based platform that enables real-time broker submissions and more efficient invoice processing driven by GenAI.
• - Definity: In collaboration with Deloitte, they launched their first production AI-driven solution that automates the broker first notice of loss (FNOL) intake, considerably speeding up claims processing.
• - RCIS: Their "Passion for the Possible™" project implemented a comprehensive insurance solution in agriculture, supported by PwC, which streamlined services for agents across all U.S. states, revolutionizing the legacy customer care structure.

These winners represented the core theme of this conference: technology bringing tangible results and benefits to the insurance domain.

Acknowledging the Partners That Drive Success

The Partner Excellence Awards recognized remarkable achievements from Guidewire's Consulting and Technology partners, as well as Insurtech innovators. The 2026 PartnerConnect Excellence Awards recognized:

• - PwC: For their groundbreaking implementation of Guidewire PolicyCenter powered by AI, helping CNA Surety enhance delivery automation.
• - Accenture: Acknowledged for their transformative project on Guidewire’s Jutro Digital Platform at WSIB Ontario, reflecting significant client impact and growth.

Furthermore, the gathering acknowledged the Insurtech Vanguards InsurPitch winners, recognizing standout startups like Kayna and Miss Moneypenny Technologies from Dublin, alongside winning innovations from Las Vegas and Sydney.

Celebrating the Human Element

The conference also introduced the fourth annual class of Guidewire All-Stars, a group of 52 exceptional individuals from the Guidewire community whose contributions have materially impacted their organizations and the industry at large. Colby remarked, "Every year, this initiative reminds us that the real story behind insurance is fundamentally human. These All-Stars epitomize how technology can drive deep changes and enhance the well-being of the communities we support."

This year's honorees showcased diverse roles within the insurance environment, including claims managers, underwriters, and product managers, all distinguished for their influence and leadership within their fields.

The Future of Insurance – Collaborating for Success

As Guidewire advances, the Company emphasizes its commitment to facilitating collaboration through its PartnerConnect program. This initiative leverages resources from a vast network of Consulting and Technology partners, all dedicated to supporting insurers as they innovate and adapt to changing market demands.

Through advancements like the Insurtech Vanguards program — designed to help budding startups enter the P&C insurance space — Guidewire remarkably contributes to the industry's evolution. Whether through creating partnerships or offering novel solutions, their enduring mission to support insurers through technology is unwavering.

In conclusion, this year's Connections Conference solidified Guidewire's status as a trailblazer in the insurance landscape, with a keen focus on innovation, partnership, and the pivotal role of human-centric approaches in driving meaningful change in the industry.