GuideOne Insurance, a Member Company of The Mutual Group, Completes Guidewire Cloud Migration to Speed Innovation

DES MOINES, Iowa and SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mutual Group and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) today announced that GuideOne Insurance (GuideOne), a member company of The Mutual Group, has migrated its commercial lines core insurance operations to Guidewire Cloud. The move provides GuideOne with a scalable foundation for commercial lines growth, faster access to new features, and stronger security while replacing periodic, resource-intensive upgrade cycles with continuous updates.

"The Mutual Group exists to help mutual insurers like GuideOne modernize, grow, and compete without sacrificing their independence," said Tom Troy, chief executive officer at The Mutual Group. "Completing this work for our member GuideOne in just 10 months is a critical step in modernizing the foundation on which we can build the next generation of insurance capabilities. A modern, cloud-based core helps us put data and APIs to work, integrate new capabilities faster, and deliver better experiences for agents, policyholders, and employees."

"GuideOne has replaced a resource-intensive upgrade cycle with a platform built for continuous innovation, and we're pleased to play our part in that transformation," said Michael Mahoney, Head of Professional Services, Guidewire. "GuideOne now has the speed and flexibility to bring new automation, analytics, and AI-driven capabilities to its commercial lines business, at the pace its market demands."

Guidewire Consulting member Ernst & Young LLP (EY) led the migration project. "EY was delighted to partner with GuideOne and The Mutual Group on this project, and we congratulate GuideOne on reaching this significant milestone," said Neeraj Gupta, EY Americas Guidewire Practice Co-Leader and Insurance Technology Executive. "By migrating to Guidewire Cloud Platform, GuideOne has built a strong foundation for future innovation, sharper agility to respond to evolving business needs and technologies like AI, and greater flexibility to support its growing and diverse policyholder base."

To learn more about Guidewire Cloud for core insurance applications, please visit www.guidewire.com.

About The Mutual Group

The Mutual Group serves as an operational partner to independent mutual insurers, providing access to enterprise technology, operational expertise, and strategic capabilities that help member companies grow, innovate, and remain independent.

The Mutual Group is a pioneering, member-based insurance services platform built to unlock growth, drive modernization and ensure that mutual insurers remain independent and thrive in a changing industry. The Mutual Group provides the scale, capital and operational strength mutuals need to succeed. Guided by a commitment to doing what is right for its member mutuals and their policyholders, The Mutual Group promotes transparency, alignment of interests and long-term sustainability. The partner-member model ensures mutuals retain full ownership, board control and brand while gaining access to cutting-edge capabilities in underwriting, claims, technology and corporate services.

Launched with GuideOne Insurance as its founding member, The Mutual Group's more than 400 employees service over $800 million in premium across 50,000 commercial policyholders. Backed by Bain Capital, The Mutual Group delivers the resources to support ambitious goals while members retain full control of their ownership, identity and direction. Learn more at www.themutualgroup.com or contact us to explore our commitment to building a better future for mutual insurers – one defined by innovation, strength and integrity.

About Guidewire Software

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. More than 570 insurers in 44 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, rely on Guidewire products. With core systems leveraging data and analytics, digital, and artificial intelligence, Guidewire defines cloud platform excellence for P&C insurers.

We are proud of our unparalleled implementation record, with 1,700+ successful projects supported by the industry's largest R&D team and consulting partner ecosystem. Our marketplace represents the largest partner community in P&C, where customers can access hundreds of applications to accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

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Contact:

Albert Lin
Senior Public Relations Manager
Guidewire Software, Inc.
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Tina Hoffman
Vice President, Brand Engagement & Strategic Communications
The Mutual Group
515-868-1044
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