OREANDA-NEWS. February 03, 2016. Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE), a provider of software products to Property/Casualty (P/C) insurers, today announced that it has been positioned as a Leader in Gartner, Inc.'s“Magic Quadrant for Property and Casualty Insurance Policy Management Modules, North America1.” This is the second consecutive year that Guidewire has appeared in the Leaders quadrant. Guidewire was positioned highest on the ability to execute axis and furthest on the completeness of vision axis in the report. The report can be viewed here.

The report evaluates seven vendors in the P/C insurance policy management space that have qualified for inclusion.

“Demand for P&C policy management modules in the North America market remains high, but concentrated around one market leader. Competitors are increasingly focused on specific market segments. P&C insurance CIOs must understand how vendor specialization aligns with organization requirements,” wrote

Jeff Haner, principal research analyst, Insurance, Gartner and author of the report.

“The Guidewire team is honored to be named a leader by Gartner in the Magic Quadrant for Policy Management Modules, NA for the second year running,” said

Brian Vannoni, vice president and business owner, Core Processing, Guidewire Software. “Our customers use Guidewire products to help them adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing P/C insurance industry. We view this report as recognition of the shared success of the Guidewire community and thank our customers for their continuous support.”

Guidewire has also previously been named a Leader in Gartner, Inc.'s“Magic Quadrant for Property and Casualty Insurance Claims Management Modules” for two years in a row.*

About the Magic Quadrant

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1GartnerMagic Quadrant for Property and Casualty Insurance Policy Management Modules, North America,

Jeff Haner, January 25, 2016

* Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Property and Casualty Insurance Claims Management Modules,

Jeff Haner, June 24, 2015

About Guidewire Software

Guidewire delivers the software that Property/Casualty (P/C) 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 P/C insurers around the world have selected Guidewire. For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com. Follow us on twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.