Guidewire buys Hyperexponential for $1.7B in cash

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Guidewire acquired Hyperexponential for $1.7 billion in cash to deploy AI agents alongside humans for underwriting, analysis, and pricing.

Key points

•The deal, expected to close next year, is a $1.7 billion all-cash acquisition.
•AI agents will work alongside humans to support underwriting, analysis, and pricing decisions.
•The acquisition aims to automate and streamline insurance operations using AI agents.

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