Guidewire Software, Inc.
Ticker: GWRETechnologyPrepackaged SoftwareThe business
Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE) operates as the primary platform that property and casualty insurers rely on to engage with customers, innovate, and operate more efficiently. Founded in 2001, the company serves insurers of all sizes globally, ranging from the largest international carriers to regional and local providers. The company's website is located at www.guidewire.com.
The core business centers on cloud-based subscription services delivered through the Guidewire Cloud Platform, which hosts the company's foundational products: InsuranceSuite and InsuranceNow. These products function as transactional systems of record, fully supporting insurance operations including product definition, pricing and rating, underwriting, policy administration, billing, and claims management. InsuranceSuite comprises five primary applications—PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, PricingCenter, and UnderwritingCenter—that can be subscribed to separately or together. InsuranceNow offers bundled policy administration, claims management, and billing functionality tailored for mid-market carriers and managing general agents in the United States and Canada.
Beyond core operational products, Guidewire provides complementary capabilities including digital engagement applications through the Jutro Digital Platform, data and analytics solutions such as HazardHub and Guidewire Predict, and the Guidewire Marketplace featuring over 415 partner-developed integrations. The company's platform embeds digital, analytics, and generative artificial intelligence capabilities natively throughout its offerings.
As of July 31, 2026, Guidewire employed 4,174 people globally, with 1,762 in the United States and 2,412 internationally. The workforce comprises 2,082 employees in product development and operations, 1,015 in professional services, 553 in sales and marketing, and 524 in general and administrative roles. The company serves approximately 550 customers across 44 countries. Guidewire reaches customers through direct sales teams organized by geographic region across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, as well as through partnerships with leading global system integrators. The company's business model emphasizes long-term customer relationships, with initial subscription agreements typically spanning five years, supported by comprehensive implementation, migration, and integration services.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Prepackaged Software
- HQ
- SAN MATEO, CA
- FY end
- 07-31
- CIK
- 1528396
- SIC
- 7372
Ownership
Who holds Guidewire Software, Inc. — across funds, superinvestors and bonds · N-PORT 2026Q2 · 13F 2026-06-30
Top fund holders
| Fund | % of fund | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Baron Partners Fund BPTRX · BARON SELECT FUNDS | 2.39% | $432.19M |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF IJH · iShares Trust | 0.29% | $356.49M |
| VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND VTI · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.01% | $330.50M |
| VANGUARD SMALL-CAP INDEX FUND VB · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.13% | $238.81M |
| VANGUARD EXPLORER FUND VEXPX | 0.89% | $192.70M |
Bonds held by funds
Funds report holding 1 issues of Guidewire Software, Inc.'s debt, $122.80M at fund-held market value — what funds hold, not the company's debt outstanding. Weighted-average coupon 1.25%, maturing 2029–2029.
| Issue | Coupon | Matures | Funds | Fund-held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWRE 1.25 11/01/29 | 1.250% | 2029-11-01 | 61 | $122.80M |
Fund ownership counts N-PORT filers only, so it is a floor rather than a census — pensions, insurers and direct holders are not visible here, and the remainder is not “held by individuals”.
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