SSQ General Insurance Company (SSQ), a Quebec direct insurer, to group members as well as to the general public, Guidewire Insurance Suite from Guidewire Software®, a provider of flexible core systems to property/casualty (general) insurers, for its lines of personal business.
Guidewire Insurance Suite applications (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and ClaimCenter) will be deployed to provide a foundation on which SSQ can build and support its fast growing business.
SSQ objectives require core system flexibility and scalability. SSQ wanted its new systems to be web-based, intuitive and to include workflow management and best practices tools to support its staff in attending customers. The Guidewire Insurance Suite will enable SSQ to:
Improve the agility needed to expand its product portfolio;
Gain real-time visibility into core operations and information;
Improve efficiency of the underwriting process by providing instant access to information standards, and tools that allow a rapid assessment of applicant risk;
Utilize workflow management to support allocation, prioritization and tracking of participant tasks (e.g. underwriters, loss adjusters, reviewers etc.); and
Integrate with external partners, suppliers and other market solutions for a streamlined insurance experience.
Gilles Mourette, President of SSQ General Insurance Company:
“Guidewire’s record of success sets it apart from other insurance software vendors. We believe we have found a knowledgeable partner in Guidewire, they understand our business and will work with us to ensure our success.”
Denis Delmaire, vice president, IT, SSQ General Insurance Company:
“Guidewire’s Insurance Suite products appealed to us as functionally strong systems designed to work well together and integrate easily with our other applications to best support our business. They are an ideal fit for our company and we are excited about the project and the possibilities that lie ahead for our employees and clients.”
Marcus Ryu, chief executive officer, Guidewire Software:
“SSQ General Insurance Company is a great addition to the Guidewire family and to our growing group of Canadian insurance customers. We look forward to working with SSQ’s team in helping SSQ successfully achieve its objectives.” *
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