Best for teams that are
- P&C insurers running Guidewire InsuranceSuite (Policy, Claim, Billing)
- Operations teams needing real-time insights embedded in core workflows
- Carriers requiring comprehensive financial and operational intelligence
Skip if
- Small independent agencies or brokerages
- Insurers not using Guidewire's core policy and claims systems
- Life and health insurers (primary focus is P&C)
Expert Take
Our analysis shows Guidewire Explore transforms insurance BI by embedding 'Business Impact Monitoring' directly into the workflow, allowing carriers to visualize exactly how predictive models affect financial KPIs. Research indicates it drastically shifts actuarial effort from data preparation to analysis, with users reporting a reduction in prep time from months to minutes. Based on documented features, its deep integration with InsuranceSuite provides a level of context and immediacy that generic BI tools cannot match.
Pros
- Business Impact Monitoring for predictive models
- AI-powered 'Spotter' natural language search
- Pre-built Financial Insights for Policy/Claims
- Drastically reduces data preparation time
- Embedded analytics in ClaimCenter workflows
Cons
- Requires Guidewire Cloud Platform
- Complex implementation requiring consultants
- Custom fields need Data Studio config
- Opaque enterprise pricing model
- Not a standalone BI solution