Guidewire Conversations

Explore insights from customers, partners, and industry experts on the future of insurance.

Featured Episode: How MGAs Are Driving a New Wave of Underwriting Expertise

Guidewire Chief Marketing Officer Brian Desmond and General Manager of Claims & InsuranceNow, Zachary Gustafson, share perspectives on the rise of MGAs and what it means for carriers, how they take on tougher risks, and how technology supports scale without getting in the way of innovation.

Marketplace Conversations: Delivering Intelligent Insurance Through Better Communication

Guests: Rich Lloyd, Account Director, Smart Communications, and Tim Hays, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company

February 4, 2026 | [20:06]

How MGAs Are Driving a New Wave of Underwriting Expertise

Guest: Zachary Gustafson General Manager, Claims and InsuranceNow, Guidewire

December 12, 2025 | [14:00]

Putting Knowledge at the Fingertips of P&C Underwriters, Claims Adjusters, Brokers, Agents, and Customer Service Teams

Guest: Joseph D'Souza, CEO and Founder, ProNavigator

November 13, 2025 | [17:19]

Conversation with Amanda Evenson of Red River Mutual

Guest: Amanda Evenson, VP, Data and Analytics, Red River Mutual

October 27, 2025 | [17:02]

How Guidewire Makes Cloud Migration Smoother and Faster — Without Starting Over

Guest: Don Williams, Sr. Director, Head of Cloud Migrations, Guidewire

May 19, 2025 | [21:55]

How to Make a Strong Guidewire Innovation Award Submission

Guest: Melissa Cobb, Director, Public Relations, Guidewire

May 19, 2025 | [13:26]

Security in the Cloud Looks Different — and That’s a Good Thing

Guest: James Dolph, Chief Information Security Officer, Guidewire

April 25, 2025 | [22:35]

The Future of Insurance - Part 1

Guest: Charles Clarke, Group Vice President, Guidewire Analytics

April 1, 2025 | [18:07]

The Future of Insurance - Part 2

Guest: Charles Clarke, Group Vice President, Guidewire Analytics

April 1, 2025 | [17:10]