Guidewire Announces Winners of DEVHack 2025 Virtual Hackathon

Guidewire Software has announced the winners of its DEVHack 2025 virtual hackathon, which attracted nearly 200 international team applications. The first-place accolade went to Team "GigGuards" from PwC for their AI-powered affordable insurance solution for gig workers. Second place was awarded to Team "Green Guardians" from EY for their ESGverse solution, introducing Environmental, Social, and Governance scoring into commercial property underwriting. The third place went to Team "Change Makers" from Hexaware for their HEXperience mobility insurance solution.

Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE) has announced the winners of its DEVHack 2025 virtual hackathon, which attracted nearly 200 international team applications. The event, held to foster innovation and promote the use of technology in the insurance sector, showcased a variety of creative solutions. The first-place accolade went to Team "GigGuards" from PwC for their AI-powered affordable insurance solution for gig workers. Second place was awarded to Team "Green Guardians" from EY for their ESGverse solution, introducing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scoring into commercial property underwriting. The third place went to Team "Change Makers" from Hexaware for their HEXperience mobility insurance solution.

The hackathon, which took place from April to June 2025, provided a platform for developers and innovators to collaborate and create solutions that address key challenges in the insurance industry. The winning teams demonstrated a strong understanding of the industry's needs and the potential of technology to drive innovation and efficiency.

The results of the hackathon reflect the growing trend of leveraging artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to enhance the insurance sector. As seen in the Q2 2025 results of Lemonade Inc. (NYSE: LMND), AI-driven solutions are significantly improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction [2]. This trend is likely to continue, as more insurers adopt innovative technologies to stay competitive in the market.

The winners of the DEVHack 2025 hackathon are not only recognized for their technical prowess but also for their ability to address real-world challenges in the insurance industry. Their solutions have the potential to disrupt traditional insurance models and create new opportunities for growth and innovation.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-mutual-of-america-capital-management-llc-purchases-42808-shares-of-guidewire-software-inc-nysegwre-2025-08-07/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/lemonade-q2-2025-ai-driven-insurance-future-disruption-2508/