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Guidewire Insurance Forum Tokyo 2025

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Guidewire Insurance Forum Tokyo 2025

The Ritz Carlton, Tokyo
2F Grand Ballroom, Tokyo Midtown Tower 9-7-1 Akasaka Minato-Ku, Tokyo Japan, 107-6245

Tuesday, 13 May, 2025
12:30 Registration
13:00 - 18:00 Sessions
18:00 - Reception



Cloud technologies are transforming insurance by helping carriers scale, boost performance, innovate new coverage models, and deliver better, faster claims experiences. In addition to showcasing the latest technological innovations and insights from real-world implementations, this can’t miss event features:

  • The Power of Cloud
    Guidewire CEO Mike Rosenbaum and team address critical imperatives facing the insurance industry—and the long-term business value of a modern, cloud-based infrastructure that enables carriers to accelerate innovation and enhance financial and operational performance across the entire insurance value chain.

  • Redefining What’s Possible: General Motors Insurance President
    The president of General Motors Insurance offers insights on how his organization leverages the cloud to deliver the tailored auto insurance experience consumers crave most—rewarding safe driving while reducing risk and claims costs.

  • CNA’s Journey of Continuous Evolution via the Cloud
    Get inspired by the cloud journey of one of the largest commercial insurers in the US (and one of Guidewire’s earliest customers) as CNA’s SVP-Technology Portfolio Execution shares his approach to Guidewire Cloud migration and overall transformation—leveraging incremental successes and innovations like APD and Jutro along the way.

  • Customer Discussion: Sompo Direct and General Motors
    Gain a clear perspective on the Guidewire Cloud Platform production experience and outcomes from senior customer executives who’ve led cloud-native operation and cloud-enabled innovation initiatives at Sompo Direct, first Guidewire Cloud customer in Production and part of the Sompo Group, and General Motors.

  • McKinsey Session on Global Consumer Trends and What They Mean to Carriers
    Discover why differentiation and value have never been so crucial, and why carriers will embrace the cloud technologies needed to meet evolving consumer expectations—or be replaced by those who do.

  • Ask the Expert: Guidewire Cloud Migration Update
    Join Guidewire experts for lessons learned from migrating over 40 self-managed customers to the Guidewire Cloud Platform and key considerations for a successful transition—and a Q&A session to address your specific questions and needs.

  • Networking Opportunities, Cocktail Reception, and More

It's an industry event you do not want to miss—reserve your space today!



"Guidewire has a history of investing in R&D to continually improve its system, which gives us confidence that as our needs evolve, they will evolve with us."

Matt Myers

Senior Vice President
Erie Insurance

Agenda

 
Time
   Speakers
12:00
 Registration  
13:00

Guidewire Opening Keynote

Guidewire CEO Mike Rosenbaum and team will share Guidewire’s perspective on the key strategic imperatives for insurers and how the Guidewire community is helping shape the industry's future. They will outline Guidewire’s strategy to provide a comprehensive and integrated platform—including core applications, digital capabilities, data, analytics, AI, and a robust app marketplace—designed to help insurers stay agile and competitive in a rapidly evolving market.  

Mike Rosenbaum
CEO, Guidewire

Miyuki Ebata
Japan Country Manager, Guidewire

Christina Colby
Chief Customer Officer, Guidewire

Diego Devalle
Chief Product Development Officer, Guidewire
14:30
 Break  
15:00

Customer Showcase
General Motors Insurance 

General Motors is the largest automobile manufacturer in the United States, and General Motors Insurance is revolutionizing insurance by harnessing the vehicle data and telematics to streamline processes and deliver unparalleled customer experiences. Join Andrew Rose, President of General Motors Insurance, as he discusses the future of auto insurance in an all-electric era. Learn about their innovative use of the cloud to personalize insurance based on driving habits, inspire safe driving, simplify processes, expand its reach, and reduce costs.

 Andrew Rose
President, General Motors Insurance
15:25

Customer Discussion
Sompo Direct and General Motors

Join industry leaders from Sompo Direct and General Motors Insurance Company as they share their post-implementation experiences with Guidewire Cloud. Learn how these pioneers are leveraging cloud capabilities to drive continuous innovation and transform their insurance operations.

Tadashi Yamanaka
CIO, Sompo Direct 

Andrew Rose
President, General Motors Insurance 

Miyuki Ebata 
Country Manager, Guidewire
15:50

Thought Leadership Session
Global Forces Reshaping the Future of P&C Insurance

How will today’s global shifts redefine the P&C insurance landscape tomorrow? Join Tanguy Catlin, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, for an insightful look at the macro trends shaping the industry—from evolving customer expectations and climate risks to technological disruption and economic pressures. Drawing on his deep experience helping global insurers lead through change, Tanguy will share a strategic perspective on how insurers can navigate uncertainty, unlock growth, and build long-term resilience.

 Tanguy Catlin 
Senior Partner, Mckinsey 
16:20
 Break
  
16:40

Customer Showcase
CNA’s Story of Continuous Evolution

With more than $10 billion in net written premiums, CNA is one of the largest commercial property and casualty insurers in the United States and Guidewire’s very first customer. Join Dan Wuest, SVP – Technology Portfolio Execution, as he shares how CNA approached its Guidewire Cloud migration and overall transformation, leveraging incremental successes, and innovations like APD and Jutro along the way.

 Dan Wuest
SVP – Technology Portfolio Execution, CNA
17:00

Ask the Expert:
Cloud Migration Update

Discover insights into our progress and lessons learned from migrating over 40 self-managed customers to the Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP). Learn about the effort required for your unique implementation's migration to GWCP and key focus areas for a successful transition. A Q&A session will follow the presentation, focused on discussing cloud migration strategies and addressing any questions or concerns you may have. 

  

Alan Kilbride 
GSC Director, Guidewire

Mari Onogi
Practice Director, Guidewire 
17:45
 Closing Remarks
 Miyuki Ebata
Japan Country Manager, Guidewire
18:00
 Cocktail Reception
  
 

Location

Join us this year at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. The event will take place in the 2F Grand Ballroom.

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Speakers

Tadashi Yamanaka

Sompo Direct, Inc
CIO

Andrew Rose

General Motors Insurance
Executive Vice President and President

Dan Wuest

CNA
SVP – Technology Portfolio Execution

Tanguy Catlin

McKinsey & Company
Senior Partner

Mike Rosenbaum

Guidewire
CEO

Christina Colby

Guidewire
Chief Customer Officer

Diego Devalle

Guidewire
Chief Product Development Officer

Alan Kilbride

Guidewire
Director, Cloud Migration

Miyuki Ebata

Guidewire
Japan Country Manager

Location


The Ritz Carlton, Tokyo

Join us this year at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. The event will take place in the 2F Grand Ballroom.

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