Since its start in 2001, the insurance platform provider Guidewire has grown to be used by more than 540 insurers in 40 countries. Guidewire's President and Chief Revenue Officer, John Mullen, spoke to Matthew Grant about the company's journey as it continues to grow, the climate of the insurance industry and what are the driving forces of innovation in the company.

Key talking points:

• Why standardisation of critical functions is important in the upcoming year
• How insurers can find ways of being innovative
• Collaboration - working with other corporates
• The value of experimentation
• Supporting InsTech’s New York Event in March

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