Guidewire Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Guidewire
Reinhold M.
Last position:
Business Requirements Engineer, Proxy Product Owner, Tester at AXA Konzern AG
Working Environment
- Insurance / Claims Management (Property, Liability, Automotive)
- REST-based ClaimAPI with Guidewire ClaimCenter
Scope
- Further development of the internal REST-based ClaimAPI with Guidewire ClaimCenter as the backend and various portals/front-end offices as clients, and with the following objectives: + increased AI-supported claims processing outside of Guidewire ClaimCenter + and support for all lines (property, liability, automotive).
- Further development of automated claims processing
Activities
- Interfacing IT & Business
- Design activities with documentation in Confluence, Jira: + Requirements engineering (functional and non-functional) + Design of REST endpoints and coordination with interface partners (esp. AI-colleagues) + Identification, design and evaluation of alternative solutions (moving away from a monolithic approach toward fine-grained endpoints, with code reuse across all lines if possible) + Creation / refinement of product backlog items in Jira, i.e. epics, user stories and tasks, incl. alignment with developers & POs during (pre-)refinement sessions + Using AXA Secure GPT when creating / refining user stories (description, acceptance criteria) and designing REST endpoints + Estimation and prioritization of user stories and tasks during Sprint Planning sessions + Coordination and support during the implementation of Product Backlog items + Driving decision making with preparation and presentation of decision-making documents
- Quality assurance: + Test management, including test case creation using Xray in Jira + Test execution using Bruno as REST client and in Guidewire ClaimCenter + Submission of test artifacts for PO approval + Analysis of production bugs
Methods Big Room Planning (aka PI-Planning in SAFe), Scrum, BPMN, EPK, UML, ERM, DDD
Tools / Tech Stack Teams, Confluence, Jira with Xray, OpenAPI/Swagger, REST, JSON, XML, MS Office, Bruno, GitHub repository (reading), Guidewire ClaimCenter, AXA Secure GPT (AXA's in-house GenAI solution based on Azure OpenAI)
Martin E.
Last position:
IREB Requirements Engineer at IREB Germany
- IREB Consultant Requirements Engineer
- IREB Ambassador for the Baltics
Helena S.
Last position:
PMO Consultant at Finanz Informatik
Public-sector bank
- Coordination and documentation of the onboarding/offboarding process for internal and external resources
- Coordination with specialist departments, HR and IT
- Updating resource lists and project assignments
- Requesting, tracking and documenting system and access permissions as part of access management
- Independent management of system and access permissions while taking compliance requirements into account
- Project planning and task management with Jira/ Confluence
- Project progress and management with Kanban Board
- Planning and organization of workshops, events and meetings
- Mapping and design of processes with Clarity
- Analysis and documentation of financial figures
- Administration in the systems and expense control with invoice overviews and approvals
- Financing and bonds via Shary / Sukuk
Alexander H.
Last position:
Test Manager at FNZ Bank SE
- Creating a test concept and test strategy
- Planning and organizing user acceptance tests
- Coordinating test execution with business units during releases
- Guiding and coaching business units in writing user stories with acceptance criteria in Gherkin format
- Conducting training on test case creation
- Generating test reports and managing approvals/releases
- Setting up the test approach in Zephyr and Xray
- Planning and coordinating automated tests and regression tests
- Technologies and tools: Jira, Confluence, Zephyr for Jira, Xray, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow
Jan M.
Last position:
Coaching, Workshops, Training at Jan Menzel | Coach & Berater
- No project assignments accepted during this period
- Conducting coaching sessions, workshops, training sessions and moderation assignments
Rufus H.
Last position:
Independent Consultant & Manager at Henneken Consulting
- Supports companies and teams in designing and implementing strategies and projects
- Carries out necessary organizational development and change for a VUCA world
Projects & Key Activities:
- Led a company-wide digital transformation project at an insurance company (≥10,000 employees) to boost the use of digital distribution channels, targeting cost savings of around €5 million
- Provided management consulting in agile corporate leadership and project governance for an architecture and engineering firm
- Led a digitalization project at an insurance company to use digital distribution channels, achieving cost savings of around €3.5 million
- Designed and supported the company-wide rollout of Print & Follow, Follow Me Print, and Pull Printing at an insurance company
- Designed and implemented an audit-proof compliance process (FATCA & CRS) at an insurance company
- Led an output optimization project at an insurance company, reducing costs by €1.2 million
- Relocated and set up a new data center infrastructure for a healthcare service provider/software vendor
- Supported the acquisition of a coverholder by a foreign investor (change management, process optimization)
- Co-led a company-wide reporting implementation project (KPI tracking) at an insurance company
- Led the feasibility study for a company-wide output optimization project at an insurance company
- Advised and designed agile corporate leadership and project governance for an architecture and engineering firm
- Continued the digitalization project to implement a digital document management system (DMS) at AOK
Richard R.
Last position:
Vice President– Head of Claims Operations, Europe at SOMPO International
Managing TPA Manager and a team of 10 Claims Operation Assistants.
Designing and implementing processes and workstreams using Guidewire from the ground up with European claims teams across all lines of business.
Establishing service level agreements (SLAs) and detailed key performance indicators (KPIs) with new business intelligence (BI) reporting, payment and performance analysis.
Developing, steering and analysing 50+ strategic, operational and IT initiatives, driving digital change and AI automation in payments while meeting DORA, GDPR, ACM and BAIT MaRisk regulatory compliance.
Increasing customer satisfaction scores by 80%.
Attracting and mentoring market-leading operational and TPA talent.
Demonstrating strong stakeholder leadership and swift decisional influence.
Klaus-Peter A.
Last position:
Integration and upgrade of a central address management system at E.ON SE
Sebastian H.
Last position:
Overall Project Manager; Turnaround Manager & Coach at Statutory Health Insurance Fund
- Taking over the troubled project from the internal project management and successful turnaround of project phase 1 (cutover of approx. 1000 servers (VMs)/standard desktops, specialized desktops)
- Responsible project management for the successful phase 1 transition (planning in the shortest possible time followed by implementation (very successful with low ticket volume))
- Stakeholder management – taking over direct (daily before cutover) communication with the client from the Chief Operation Manager in the format of regular meetings in taskforce mode. Rapid rebuilding of the previously lost trust base and restoration of the client relationship for optimal satisfaction
- Taskforce mode to eliminate all existing issues/showstoppers before cutover
- Scope clarification, setup, and scheduling of phase 2 activities (e.g. silo/admin servers)
- Kick-off of phase 2 / handing the project back to the success line for the internal project management/line to handle the remaining defined topics
- Establishing, preparing, and conducting steering committees with V-1 management to align the guardrails
- Moderation of various regular meetings and operational workshops
- Participation in the lessons learned with the client to address dissatisfaction related to the internal project management (before my start! They are extremely satisfied with my work)
- Tools: Atlassian Suite (Confluence/JIRA), MIRO, Sharepoint; MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project)
Bernhard D.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect. And responsible for the cross-functional architecture as well as all domains with a focus on the sales at Süddeutsche Krankenversicherung
Creation of business and technical concepts as well as support for enterprise architecture management as part of the migration to the Adesso standard insurance solutions and the renewal of surrounding systems
Interface definitions
Business analysis and creation of the business concepts for input management and sales
Creation of architecture guidelines and processes
Processing technical and business decisions in the architecture board
Definition of service processes and system management aspects
Creation of the technical target operating model
Creation of an integration architecture for AI/LLMs from the providers Commasoft and Insiders
CommaSoft (Alan) webpages and web services
Insiders for Smartfix based on web services
Creation of a question catalog for a security/regulatory check.
Analysis of threats using threat modeling / STRIDE incl. creation of a set of measures to secure the systems
System environment: Jira, Confluence, Java, Enterprise Architect, VAIT/DORA, KritisV, GDPR, IT ServiceMgmt, Adesso Ecosphere and Insure Health, DoPIX and successor product, SmartFix, SmartFlow, Zabas, Kolumbus, Clarc archive, BiPRO, AI / LLM, MS Azure, AWS, TOM/FMO
Linoy T.
Last position:
Founder & Strategy Lead at KOOMUNU
- Designed and validated a digital community platform prototype through market testing, UX research, and early investor engagement (pre-launch phase).
- Led product concept, social media presence (1,400+ followers), and creation of explainer content to validate user interest and engagement potential.
Jannis A.
Last position:
AI Trainer for cross-functional business owner tasks at micro1
Marian N.
Last position:
Senior PMO at Commerzbank AG
- The project's goal was to set up a ticketing system (ServiceNow).
- Implementing and carrying out standard PMO and Scrum Master processes such as risk and issue/impediment management
- Coordinating and tracking provided services
- Monitoring project progress and project reporting, as well as maintaining project planning in an agile environment
- Creating JIRA dashboards to track sprints
- Tracking sprints for completion status, highlighting risks and impediments
- Conducting management retros, developing and following up on action points
- Technologies: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, JIRA, Confluence
- Project languages: English, German
Marcel S.
Last position:
Product Manager | Product Owner | Guidewire Expert | Agile Leader
Claus K.
Last position:
Developer, Architect at Freelance Developer
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Statistics of experts using Guidewire
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Insurance, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
55%
Doctorate
18%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Guidewire
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Guidewire experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Insurance (93%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Telecommunication (47%)
- Automotive (40%)
- Government and Administration (40%)
- Manufacturing (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
InsuranceCore
Guidewire is an insurance software suite for property and casualty carriers. Its core products include PolicyCenter for policy administration, ClaimCenter for claims, and BillingCenter for billing. Companies use it to replace fragmented legacy systems with configurable processes, shared data, and consistent controls across the insurance lifecycle.
Core Products
Guidewire projects often cover:
- Policy and product configuration in PolicyCenter
- Claims workflows, payments, and fraud controls in ClaimCenter
- Invoicing, collections, and payment plans in BillingCenter
- Data exchange through APIs and integration services
- Digital customer and agent experiences around the core suite
Cloud Delivery
Guidewire Cloud adds managed infrastructure, regular product releases, and a stronger focus on standard configuration. Specialists help companies assess customizations, prepare data, adapt integrations, and move from self-managed installations to cloud-based operating models. They also establish release testing and governance so upgrades remain controlled.
Connected Ecosystem
Effective work with Guidewire spans Gosu, Java, REST and SOAP integrations, messaging, databases, identity services, and automated testing. Professionals may also work with DataHub, InfoCenter, App Events, and integration tools such as MuleSoft or enterprise service buses. In Germany, teams often need close coordination between insurance operations, IT, compliance, and external delivery partners.
When to Hire
Companies bring in freelance Guidewire expertise when they need specialist capacity for:
- A new PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, or BillingCenter implementation
- Product model and workflow configuration
- Legacy data migration and system integration
- Cloud readiness, release support, or upgrade delivery
- Production incidents, testing, and performance improvement
Strong Specialists
Strong professionals understand both insurance processes and Guidewire configuration. They translate underwriting, claims, and billing requirements into maintainable designs instead of reproducing unnecessary custom code. Look for clear documentation, disciplined test coverage, practical integration experience, and the ability to explain trade-offs to business stakeholders. Remote collaboration works well when workshops, decisions, and handovers are structured; German or English communication can be agreed around the project team.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Guidewire.
Guidewire is used by property and casualty insurers to manage policies, claims, billing, and related customer processes. PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter support configurable workflows while connecting to surrounding systems.
Guidewire is commonly compared with Duck Creek and legacy insurance platforms. The right choice depends on product flexibility, cloud strategy, integration needs, internal skills, and how much standardization the insurer can accept.
A strong Guidewire specialist often combines insurance domain knowledge with Gosu, Java, REST APIs, data migration, automated testing, and integration design. Experience with PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, or BillingCenter should match the scope of the project.
The required depth depends on whether the work covers configuration, integration, migration, production support, or a full implementation. Guidewire specialists should be able to show relevant delivery work in the same product area and explain the decisions behind it.
Guidewire work can often be delivered remotely, especially configuration, testing, documentation, and integration tasks. On-site workshops may still help during process discovery or complex migration planning, and teams should agree on German or English communication needs early.
Ask how the specialist handles configuration boundaries, upgrades, test automation, data quality, and integration failures. A capable Guidewire professional can show structured documentation, traceable decisions, and a clear approach to limiting avoidable customizations.
A Guidewire cloud migration can expose outdated customizations, weak data models, brittle interfaces, and insufficient regression tests. Good planning separates data conversion, integration changes, configuration review, security controls, and release validation.
Freelancers working with Guidewire should clarify the product scope, delivery phase, hosting model, release process, integration landscape, and access constraints. They should also confirm whether the role focuses on Gosu configuration, insurance analysis, testing, migration, or technical coordination.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Guidewire in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 856 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Guidewire in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 55% hold at least a Master's degree, and 18% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Guidewire in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Guidewire in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Guidewire in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Insurance (93%), and Banking and Finance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Guidewire in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (93%), and Product Development (80%).
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