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COLUMBUS, Ohio--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--In an effort to provide the best service and support to members and agents, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company has decided to expand its partnership with Foster City, California-based Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE). Under the expanded agreement, Nationwide will use Guidewire PolicyCenter as its underwriting and policy administration system and Guidewire BillingCenter for its property and casualty insurance lines.

"Our commitment to our members and our agent partners is the number one reason weare undergoing this transformation"

The company is already in the process of deploying Guidewire ClaimCenter for claims handling for all property & casualty lines of business.

Guidewire InsuranceSuitea" will enable both Nationwide Insurance and Allied Insurance, Nationwideas independent agency channel, to:

• Bring new products and product enhancements to market more quickly
• Make it easier for independent and exclusive agents to acquire and service business more quickly and accurately
• Enhance operational efficiency through proactive workload management and automation
• Improve data analytics and real-time reporting capabilities

aOur commitment to our members and our agent partners is the number one reason weare undergoing this transformation,a said Michael Keller, executive vice president and chief information officer, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. aInsuranceSuite will help us continue to enhance service and grow our business.a

aGuidewire is honored to have been selected by the Nationwide team to be its core system partner,a said Steve Sherry, vice president, The Americas, Guidewire Software. aWe applaud the fact that Nationwide is intent on improving its already impressive levels of service to its members and agents and we are committed to ensuring Nationwideas success in the years to come.a

About Guidewire Software

Guidewire Software is a provider of core system software to the global Property/Casualty (general) insurance industry. Designed to be flexible and scalable, Guidewire solutions give insurers the capability to deliver excellent service, increase market share and lower operating costs. Guidewire InsuranceSuitea", consisting of Guidewire PolicyCenter, Guidewire ClaimCenter and Guidewire BillingCenter spans the key functional areas in insurance a" underwriting and policy administration, claims management, and billing. Guidewire is headquartered in Foster City, California, with offices in Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Dublin, London, Munich, Paris, Sydney, and Toronto. For more information, please visit [ www.guidewire.com ].

About Nationwide

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Pooras. The company provides customers a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto insurance, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, pet, life insurance, farm, commercial insurance, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions, long-term savings plans and specialty health services. For more information, visit [ www.nationwide.com ].

Nationwide, On Your Side and the Nationwide Framemark are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

NOTE: Guidewire, Guidewire Software, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Guidewire PolicyCenter, Guidewire BillingCenter, Guidewire InsuranceSuite, Guidewire PartnerConnect, Deliver Insurance Your Way, and the Guidewire logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Guidewire Software, Inc.

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