Slipped from it's peak, still a fun place to work, but not as challenging or rewarding as cutting edge companies - Anonymous Guidewire Employee Review

3.0
Oct 25, 2014
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Pros

In a word: lifestyle. GWRE has really nice people and knows how to be low stress. They rarely fire anyone, no matter how much they slack. As long as you are competent and add some value, you can coast there for years.

Cons

Not cutting edge, not willing to make tough technical choices. Most of their managers have not managed people before, and GWRE does not have programs to teach people how to manage.

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5.0
May 16, 2026
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Pros

Internal education and freedom to learn about the industry

Cons

Fully remote means less time spent with other team members

2.0
Feb 25, 2026
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Pros

NA, can't think of anything positive anymore. It's a micromanaging mess.

Cons

Guidewire makes majors shift every 2 years and the last one to take PgM out of PD into its own department is a micromanaging nightmare. We have more status meetings and spreadsheets to update than time to do any work anymore. 3 places to update if I want to take PTO. 7am and 7pm meetings are now the norm. 6 bosses in 10 years, no one can make up their mind on the direction of the company, projects start and are abandoned constantly.

5
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