A U.S.-based insurance provider needed engineers trained and certified in Guidewire to support a large-scale platform upgrade. With the latest version of Guidewire rolling out across multiple business units, the client sought a reliable solution to meet tight timelines without exceeding budget constraints.

Challenges

Guidewire expertise, particularly in PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter, are increasingly scarce and costly. The client faced several hurdles: 

• Difficulty sourcing and retaining certified Guidewire talent 
• Limited internal capacity to meet project timelines
• Budget constraints from traditional staffing models 

Our solution 

To address these challenges, we deployed a customized talent creation model: 

• Cohort-based hiring and training: We sourced, assessed, and hired a cohort of 10 individuals specifically for this project.
• Accelerated upskilling: All hires were trained and certified in Guidewire’s PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter modules within six weeks. 
• Extended enablement: Engineers received one year of continued access to GenSpark resources for ongoing certification preparation and learning support. 

Business outcomes 

Our training solution delivered measurable results: 

• 100% conversion rate: All the 10 trained engineers were converted to full-time employees after six months. 
• On-time delivery: The client successfully met Guidewire upgrade timelines across business units. 
• Ongoing partnership: We continue to support the client’s Guidewire initiatives with scalable talent and training solutions. 
• Cost efficiency: The client achieved 25 to 30% cost savings compared to traditional hiring methods.