2025 P&C Developer Trends and Insights Report

1. Executive Summary

The 2025 P&C Developer Trends and Insights Report provides a comprehensive view of the Guidewire developer ecosystem, highlighting key trends in technology adoption, satisfaction, certification, and the growing role of AI in development workflows. The findings reveal high satisfaction with career opportunities among developers, strong interest in emerging technologies, and a rapid increase in AI tool adoption.

2. Introduction and Methodology

Introduction and Objective

The 2025 P&C Developer Trends and Insights Report was designed to gather data on the demographics, roles, technology usage, interests, and perspectives of developers working with Guidewire products and within the broader P&C (Property & Casualty) insurance industry. This report is designed to:

• Deliver actionable insights on technology adoption and emerging trends, enabling organizations to make informed decisions about talent development, technology investments, and strategic planning
  
  
• Offer a transparent view of the current state of the P&C developer community
  
  
• Share aggregated findings that reflect the experiences and aspirations of developers across the global Guidewire ecosystem

All data presented in this report is anonymized and aggregated to ensure privacy and to provide an accurate, unbiased perspective on the state of development in the P&C insurance industry. 

Methodology

• 244 survey responses
• 29 questions across five sections: Role, Education, General Development Interests, Guidewire Development Interests, and Generative AI perspectives
• 20 countries represented across insurance customers, system integrator partners, and solution partners

3. Key Findings

The key findings of the survey are organized into four distinct themes to provide a comprehensive look at the current Guidewire developer landscape.

We begin with the influence of AI, exploring the adoption, utilization, and sentiment surrounding AI-powered tools. This is followed by a look at Guidewire tools, technology, and coding languages, and it examines the current technology stack, from foundational languages to emerging interests in frameworks and cloud platforms.

Next, the data for career satisfaction by region, compensation, and certification examines the key drivers of developer fulfillment, correlating satisfaction levels with geography, salary, and professional achievements. Finally, the report looks at education and additional learnings and highlights the strong culture of continuous learning and identifies the resources developers use to upskill and stay current.

AI Adoption is Rapidly Growing and Viewed Positively, with High Hopes for Increased Developer Productivity

AI adoption is gaining momentum in the developer community, with over three-quarters of respondents already using or planning to use AI-powered tools. The majority are driven by the promise of increased productivity, streamlined workflows, and the potential for faster learning and greater efficiency.

Developers foresee AI tools playing a larger role in critical tasks such as coding, testing, and analytics. Across the board, they cite improvements in accuracy and collaboration as key benefits expected from deeper AI integration.

• Current Adoption: Nearly four out of five of developers currently use or plan to use AI-powered tools in their workflows (see Chart 1). One in five developers does not plan to incorporate AI, but this may change with more exposure, training, and organizational directives.

Chart 1

• Expected Benefits: 81.0% of developers expect to see increased productivity by adopting AI tools in their development workflows
   
• View of AI is Positive Overall: A majority of survey respondents expressed a favorable and positive view of the potential of AI. Less than 13% of respondents held an unfavorable view of AI (see Chart 2)

Here are a few comments from respondents that help illustrate these perspectives on AI:

“GenAI is the most consequential revolution I have experienced, hopefully along the way we don't lose the human talents that made this possible in the first place.”

“Knowledge transfer on artificial intelligence in property and casualty insurance is most welcome.”

“We just started exploring GenAI but are not at a point yet where we will leverage AI in our development practices over the next year.”

Chart 2

• Integrating AI tools into Development Tasks:
  
  • Respondents expect AI tools to become more integrated in tasks such as coding, testing, and analytics (see Chart 3)
  • The key benefit sought from AI is increased productivity, followed by accelerated learning, greater efficiency, and improved coding accuracy

Chart 3

The Guidewire Developer Technical Environment Is Defined by a Dynamic Blend of Foundational Tools and Emerging Technologies

Guidewire developers operate in a dynamic technical environment, drawing on a blend of established and emerging programming languages, tools, technologies, and platforms. Their work is shaped by a strong foundation in core applications and development environments, with an increasing interest in new technologies and frameworks. Consistent patterns in tool and database choice reflect both longstanding practices and openness to innovation across the developer community.

• Primary Languages: Gosu, SQL, and Java are the most used languages among survey respondents (see Chart 4a)
   
• Emerging Interests: There is continued, significant interest in Python and TypeScript (see Chart 4b)

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• Application Focus: Most respondents have experience with PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter (see Chart 5), with strong desire to work in Advanced Product Designer (APD), Cloud APIs, Integration Gateway, Autopilot Workflow Service, and Jutro Digital Platform (see Chart 6)

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• Usage of Web Frameworks, Environments, and Platforms:
  
  • MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL are the most commonly used databases (see Chart 7)

Chart 7

• • Node.js, React.js, Spring Boot, and jQuery dominate the development landscape. React.js is the top-ranked framework, while Spring Boot and Node.js are the most popular web technologies. Combined, nearly half of all developers either currently use these tools or plan to adopt them in the next year (see Chart 8).

Chart 8

• • The most commonly used developer environments are IntelliJ (64.5%), Notepad++ (48.5%), and Visual Studio Code (36.5%) (see Chart 9)

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• • AWS is the dominant cloud platform with nearly 50% of respondents using it regularly or planning to over the next year, followed by Microsoft Azure (27.3%) and Google Cloud (9.8%) (see Chart 10)

     

Chart 10

Developers Report High, Sustained Satisfaction with Available Career Opportunities

Satisfaction with available career opportunities among respondents working on Guidewire projects is broadly positive, registering an overall satisfaction score of 3.86/5 (see Chart 11). This is 2% higher than the previous year’s responses. This result is in line with industry norms for enterprise software, which typically fall in the 3.7 to 4.0 range.

While satisfaction levels show notable variation by region, the data reveals one clear positive correlation: achieving the 'ACE' certification. This top-tier credential aligns significantly with higher developer satisfaction, and it is viewed as a crucial marker of expertise and long-term career growth.

• Career Satisfaction: More than 75% of respondents are satisfied with the career opportunities that are available for developers specialized in Guidewire

Chart 11

• Satisfaction by Experience:
  
  • Career satisfaction for developers on Guidewire is high overall, but a slight dip is evident among those with 20-24 years of experience (see Chart 12). This may suggest that this cohort of seasoned professionals would benefit from opportunities to add new skills or be promoted into higher levels of leadership

Chart 12

Guidewire Developer Satisfaction (3.86/5) Aligns with Industry Benchmarks

The overall satisfaction score for developers working on Guidewire projects is 3.86/5. This result is firmly within the typical industry range for enterprise software and insurtech, where average satisfaction scores generally fall between 3.7 and 4.1 out of 5.

For context, the 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey reported that 24% of developers worldwide are “happy at work,” with global average satisfaction also in the 3.7-4.0 range. Developer satisfaction on these projects matches industry norms, reflecting a positive and competitive developer experience.

• Certification and Satisfaction:
  
  • Developers who continue along the certification path report higher overall career satisfaction than those who have none. This boost is particularly evident for developers who achieve the ACE certification, which is correlated with the highest levels of satisfaction (see Chart 13).
  • The positive correlation between satisfaction and certification isn't immediate. The data indicates the boost is only seen after the initial tier, correlating with progression to more advanced levels of expertise.

Chart 13

Developers Demonstrate a Strong Commitment to Continuous Learning, Focusing on Emerging Cloud and AI Technologies

Developers regularly leverage on-the-job training, online courses, and technical documentation to stay current. There is a notable enthusiasm for upskilling in emerging areas like cloud technologies, AI, and modern development frameworks.

• Learning and Upskilling:
  
  • Respondents use a mix of on-the-job training, online courses (Guidewire Education, Udemy, Pluralsight), and technical documentation (see Chart 15)
  • There is a strong appetite for learning new technologies and upskilling, especially in cloud, AI, and modern frameworks.

More than half of developers utilize Guidewire Education resources for training on the various Guidewire products to prepare for implementations (see Chart 16).

More than a quarter of those respondents also hold an ACE certification. With a strong focus on maintaining awareness of Guidewire's newest technologies, more than 60% of those learners regularly update their certification to the latest release of Guidewire Cloud Platform.

While most developers leverage self-study materials, we have seen strong attendance in Guidewire instructor-led workshops for newer topics, such as Jutro Digital Platform and Autopilot Workflow Service. 

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4. Trends Analysis

• AI Use in Development is Becoming Commonplace: The rapid adoption and positive sentiment toward AI tools signal a shift in how development work is performed. Developers are not only using AI for code generation but also anticipate deeper integration into their workflows. Most developers are in favor of AI, and the majority are actively using it or planning to use it in their day-to-day workflows.


• Technology Stack Evolution: There is a trending interest in modern languages (Python, TypeScript), technologies (Node.js, Spring Boot) and frameworks (React.js)



• Pablo Bermejo, Principal Product Manager at Guidewire, comments on the "why" behind these trends.

  "The trending interest in React and TypeScript reflects a deeper industry shift toward de-risking technology bets and unifying development teams.

  React.js is a safe, long-lasting tech bet. Its popularity extends far beyond usage metrics; it has become the de facto standard for interactive UIs, backed by major tech corporations like Meta and Vercel. This strong backing ensures long-term stability and a massive talent pool. Crucially, its ecosystem is so large that Generative AI models produce higher-quality, more reliable React code, creating a powerful productivity amplifier for development teams.

  TypeScript's maturity has, for the first time, provided a single language that is robust enough for backend enterprise developers and flexible enough for modern frontends. This unification is a significant breakthrough. It enables P&C insurers to build full-stack applications with end-to-end type safety, dramatically reducing integration errors between backend services (like Guidewire) and the customer-facing UIs."

• Career Satisfaction Drivers: Higher satisfaction with available career opportunities is positively correlated with advanced certification. In a competitive job market, developers who specialize in Guidewire with deep knowledge, certifications, and project experience stand out. 
   
• Learning Culture: Developers in the community are deeply invested in continuous learning, leveraging a wide range of resources to build their knowledge and skills. This strong learning culture helps developers advance their expertise, achieve certifications, and stay current with evolving technologies at every stage of their careers.

5. Recommendations and Actionable Insights

• Leverage AI Tools Early: Begin incorporating AI into your daily workflows. Take advantage of Guidewire’s Developer Assistants (now in Early Access for Gosu and Integrations, and coming soon for Jutro) to boost productivity with AI-powered code generation, testing, and documentation.
  
  
• Pursue Advanced Certifications: Invest in earning ACE certifications, especially within specialized Cloud pathways. Higher-level certifications will position you as a top contributor, distinguish your expertise, and open advanced career opportunities.
  
  
• Expand Your Technical Skills: Stay current by learning modern programming languages and frameworks such as Python, TypeScript, React.js, Apache Camel, and Node.js. Mastery of these technologies will make you more competitive and able to contribute to a broader range of projects.
  
  
• Showcase and Grow Your Experience: Actively share your certification achievements, contributions, and success stories within the developer community. This helps you build your credibility as a subject matter expert, and can inspire others to follow your path. If you’d like your expertise featured in a Guidewire developer blog post or want to get involved with future developer events, reach out to developerfeedback@guidewire.com.
  
  
• Utilize Key Learning Resources: Continually engage with community resources, highlights in the Developer Newsletter, and the Guidewire education pathways to deepen your expertise and remain at the forefront of P&C technology evolution
  
  
• Seek Out Challenging Projects: Look for opportunities to participate in high-impact projects, hackathons, and events to demonstrate and expand your skills in real-world scenarios

References

1. Stack Overflow Annual Developer Insights Survey: https://survey.stackoverflow.co/

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