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Head-to-head · P&C Insurance Software

Guidewire InsuranceNow vs Acturis Insurance Platform

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Guidewire InsuranceNow #2 in P&C Insurance Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Guidewire
Acturis Insurance Platform #4 in P&C Insurance Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Acturis

Guidewire InsuranceNow leads on 0 checks, Acturis Insurance Platform on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGuidewire InsuranceNow · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresActuris Insurance Platform · 3 of 3

Guidewire InsuranceNow scores higher on our rubric for p&c insurance software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Guidewire InsuranceNow is the better fit for insurers wanting a mature policy and claims core. Acturis Insurance Platform is the better fit for insurers needing full-cycle administration and distribution.

  • Guidewire InsuranceNow fits best

    Insurers wanting a mature policy and claims core

  • Acturis Insurance Platform fits best

    Insurers needing full-cycle administration and distribution

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Side by side

Feature Guidewire InsuranceNow 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Acturis Insurance Platform 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #2 in P&C Insurance Software #4 in P&C Insurance Software
Best for Insurers wanting a mature policy and claims core Insurers needing full-cycle administration and distribution
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Compliance SOC 2 SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Guidewire InsuranceNow 0/3 · Acturis Insurance Platform 3/3
Policy administration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Claims management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Underwriting tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Implementation time Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers policy administration, billing, claims and renewals
  • REST APIs support quotes, applications, payments and claims
  • Low-code configuration with portals and InsuranceNow GO implementations
  • Links claims records to policies with configurable claim data capture
  • Supports automated underwriting and quote-and-buy distribution
  • Combines accounting, compliance workflows and reporting
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales engagement and has no free plan
  • Cloud deployment may not suit on-premises requirements
  • Designed primarily for P&C insurers and managing general agents
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation and includes ongoing service fees
  • Implementation carries a one-off fee
  • Broad capabilities may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow tool
Our verdict

Guidewire InsuranceNow is a cloud-based core insurance platform for property and casualty insurers and managing general agents. It brings policy administration, billing, claims, customer portals, document management, product configuration…

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Acturis Insurance Platform is a cloud-hosted system for brokers, insurers and managing general agents that need connected insurance operations. It covers product build and digital distribution alongside full-cycle policy administration,…

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  1. Guidewire InsuranceNowP&C Insurance Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. Acturis Insurance PlatformP&C Insurance Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Guidewire InsuranceNow — where it wins

    • Covers policy administration, billing, claims and renewals
    • REST APIs support quotes, applications, payments and claims
    • Low-code configuration with portals and InsuranceNow GO implementations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales engagement and has no free plan
    • Cloud deployment may not suit on-premises requirements
    • Designed primarily for P&C insurers and managing general agents

  • Acturis Insurance Platform — where it wins

    • Links claims records to policies with configurable claim data capture
    • Supports automated underwriting and quote-and-buy distribution
    • Combines accounting, compliance workflows and reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation and includes ongoing service fees
    • Implementation carries a one-off fee
    • Broad capabilities may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow tool
  • Guidewire InsuranceNow9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud core for policy, billing and claims operations.

    Visit GuidewireFull verdict →
  • Acturis Insurance Platform8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud-based, full-cycle insurance platform with distribution, administration and claims tools.

    Visit ActurisFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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