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Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) has announced a partnership with Fenris Digital, enhancing its PartnerConnect ecosystem. Fenris' new Ready for Guidewire accelerator for PolicyCenter is now available, allowing insurers to leverage alternative data to improve underwriting efficiency. The accelerator can access data on 255 million people and provides insights into credit, customer retention, and risk assessments. This collaboration aims to boost the customer experience by streamlining application processes and increasing conversion rates.

Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) and Property Damage Appraisers Inc. (PDA) announced their new integration, Ready for Guidewire, enhancing the claims process for insurers. This integration allows insurers to leverage PDA's technology via Guidewire ClaimCenter, streamlining workflows and improving customer experience with features like real-time communication and automated inspection scheduling. PDA operates with over 650 appraisers nationwide, providing rapid damage evaluations across multiple sectors. Customer satisfaction is emphasized as a key driver for policyholder retention, aligning with insights from JD Power and McKinsey.

Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) has partnered with Wipro (NYSE: WIT) as a Select level alliance member in the PartnerConnect program. This collaboration aims to enhance insurers' digital transformations and operational efficiency across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. Wipro will leverage its expertise in property and casualty insurance and its dedicated Guidewire center of excellence to deliver tailored solutions. Both companies expect this partnership to positively impact business processes and time to market for insurance clients.

Guidewire (GWRE) reported second quarter fiscal year 2022 results, with total revenue reaching $204.6 million, a 14% increase year-over-year. Subscription and support revenue surged 42% to $84.3 million, while services revenue rose 19% to $50.5 million. However, GAAP net loss was $40.7 million or $0.49 per share, up from $8.7 million a year earlier. Guidewire expects third quarter ARR between $632 million and $635 million and total revenue of $186 million to $190 million.

Property Damage Appraisers, Inc. (PDA) has integrated its services with Guidewire Software (NYSE: GWRE), enhancing the claim inspection process for property and casualty insurers. This integration allows insurance adjusters to dispatch inspections directly from Guidewire ClaimCenter, streamlining operations for over 400 insurers. PDA emphasizes its commitment to quick responses, offering Same Day Service to aid customers affected by property damage, especially in light of recent weather events.

Acclaim IQ has joined Guidewire's Insurtech Vanguards program, aimed at helping insurers understand and implement innovative insurtech solutions. This program connects select startups with P&C insurers, offering strategic guidance and advocacy. W. Brian Harrigan, Acclaim IQ's CEO, expressed excitement about this recognition, highlighting the importance of agent licensing compliance in the insurance industry. Acclaim IQ's software automates the licensing compliance process, improving efficiency for insurance companies and agencies. This partnership will enhance educational efforts regarding agent appointment compliance.

Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) recently hosted its customer conference, the Guidewire Insurance Forum, in London. The event featured keynotes from CEO Mike Rosenbaum, emphasizing Guidewire's commitment to the EMEA insurance market and its cloud transformation. Highlights included insights from various executives on how the Guidewire Cloud Platform fosters innovation, simplifies insurance operations, and helps insurers comply with complex regulations. The conference also introduced the Guidewire EMEA Outstanding Achievement Awards, recognizing top insurers leveraging Guidewire technology.

Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) will announce its financial results for Q2 fiscal 2022 after market close on March 8, 2022. A conference call is scheduled for 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET) on the same day, where management will discuss these results. The event can be accessed via live call or webcast, with a recorded version available for three months post-event. Guidewire emphasizes its strong position in the P&C insurance industry, boasting over 450 insurers and a robust implementation track record with more than 1,000 successful projects.