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LAUNCH YOUR GUIDEWIRE UPGRADE JOURNEYWith Guidewire InsuranceSuite version 8 entering into extended support on October 1st, 2020, insurers operating on version 8 or older are faced with the decision on when to make the upgrade journey to version 10 and also if they should move to cloud. Preparing for a major upgrade requires holistic planning that includes evaluating new features against business needs, migrating existing configurations while reducing any technical debt, evaluating the options of on-premise, self-managed cloud and Guidewire Cloud, and managing the change so that there is minimal business disruption.HOW DELOITTE CAN HELP Deloitte’s Guidewire Upgrade Factory helps our clients go through the holistic planning process for a Guidewire upgrade and execute it in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Factory brings together industrialized processes, proven tools and experienced, specialized practitioners that help our clients achieve business value, attain speed-to-market with high-quality, cost-effective delivery, with minimal business disruption.Deloitte’s Guidewire Upgrade Factory is a proven offering that has successfully delivered more upgrades in North America than any other systems Integrator.Deloitte’s Guidewire Upgrade FactoryDeloitte’s Guidewire Upgrade Factory helps our clients with:Achieving business value through new featuresAccelerated upgrade timelinesReduction in technical debtHigh quality, cost-effective upgrade deliveryMinimal business disruption READY TO BEGIN?If you are considering a Guidewire upgrade, Deloitte would be pleased to evaluate your existing configuration with our proprietary ComplexityInsights tool and provide a complimentary assessment and upgrade estimate.Deloitte’s Guidewire Upgrade Factory is one of many service offerings from Deloitte’s Insurance Core Systems Transformation practice. As a Guidewire PartnerConnect Global Premier Consulting Partner, we offer end-to-end business and technical advisory to technical implementation to production support services to serve as a one-stop shop for all your Guidewire needs. Our 1000+ trained, certified and experienced Guidewire professionals along with a global talent pool of 20,000+ insurance, actuarial, technology and organizational change management professionals will help you maximize the return on your Guidewire investment.As used in this document, “Deloitte” means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of our legal structure. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. This publication contains general information only and Deloitte is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services. This publication is not a substitute for such professional advice or services, nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your business, you should consult a qualified professional advisor. Deloitte shall not be responsible for any loss sustained by any person who relies on this publication. Copyright © 2021 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.CapabilityMatrix allows you to define your own prioritized future featureComplexityInsights provides a detailed evaluation of your existing Guidewire configuration to determine upgrade complexity and define the upgrade roadmapUpgradeAssist accelerators automate technical remediations and regression testing reducing overall timeline for the upgradePrescriptive change management accelerators using leading digital adoption platforms enables easier transition for end users• Client’s situation: A leading global insurer was challenged in the US and Canada to upgrade their existing ClaimCenter version 8 solution to increase straight-through processing and increase business efficiency• Guidewire Upgrade Factory enabled delivery approach: Deloitte executed the ClaimCenter upgrades across US and Canada in five months with minimal disruption to the client’s business and technology teams• Result: Successfully deployed a high quality upgraded ClaimCenter version 10 with enhanced business features, minimal defects, and with seamless adoption from end usersThe Guidewire Upgrade Factory uses a simple four-step process and a variety of proven tools and accelerators to expedite and enhance the quality of the upgrade.Case study for Guidewire ClaimCenter upgrade from version 8 to version 10A proven and predictable way to upgradeUpgrade Factory acceleratorsUpgrade Factory processASSESSMENTUPGRADESTABILIZATIONDEPLOYMENTJasmeet GillPrincipal, Deloitte Consulting LLPInsurance Core Systems Transformation Practice Leaderjagill@deloitte.comBrian Van DaelePrincipal, Deloitte Consulting LLPGuidewire Upgrade Factory Leaderbrvandaele@deloitte.comContact us to learn