Guidewire, a provider of cloud-based platform solutions for property and casualty (P&C) insurers, has announced a $60 million investment over the next five years to expand its footprint in Japan and accelerate the development of capabilities tailored to the specific needs of Japanese insurers.
This investment will enhance the Guidewire platform to support insurers in driving sustainable growth, increasing operational and technological agility, maintaining regulatory compliance, and strengthening local talent and partner networks in response to rising demand for modern, cloud-based core systems.
Guidewire has been active in Japan since 2008 and is currently trusted by more than 10 insurers in the country, including several Tier 1 carriers. Today, over 60% of Japan’s insurance gross written premium (GWP) is processed through Guidewire ClaimCenter, underscoring the company’s strong market presence and deep integration with local industry requirements.
As part of this investment, Guidewire is also introducing updates to its PolicyCenter and BillingCenter products, with enhancements such as policy change reversals, proration, effective time features, and fully localised support including Japanese language, documentation, and training.
Additional market-specific capabilities are in development, including pre-built personal auto integrations expected in mid-2026, and expanded offerings for homeowner, earthquake, and commercial group insurance set to roll out in 2027.
“Guidewire is honoured to have earned the trust of Japanese insurers by delivering the most comprehensive claims platform specifically tailored to their unique needs,” added Mike Rosenbaum, Chief Executive Officer at Guidewire.
“Over the next five years, we plan to invest more than $60 million to enhance our end-to-end cloud platform in Japan with powerful innovations like AI—helping our customers boost underwriting precision, accelerate speed to market, and operate with increasing agility.”
“Japan is a key market for Guidewire, and we are committed to helping our customers transform their operations to stay competitive in an evolving landscape,” said Shaji Sethu, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific at Guidewire.
“With increasing regulatory pressure and the challenges of legacy systems weighing heavily on Japanese insurers, we remain focused on supporting their successful migration to the cloud. Our goal is to drive measurable improvements in speed-to-market, underwriting effectiveness, and operational efficiency, empowering insurers to meet the rising expectations of both customers and regulators. We plan to do this by growing our team in Japan.”
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