GREENVILLE, S.C.: Tech Mahindra announced a strategic partnership with Canal Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Canal Financial Group.
This collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation across the Commercial Auto (Trucking) and Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance sector in North America.
Under this partnership, Tech Mahindra will combine its expertise in Guidewire, cloud, data, and AI with Canal Insurance’s deep industry knowledge in commercial auto underwriting and claims.
Together, the companies will deliver a digital-first, modern, self-service experience designed to reduce turnaround times, optimize costs, and improve speed-to-market for agents, policyholders, and stakeholders.
Guidewire Managed Services
The engagement will also include Guidewire managed services and API-led digital transformation initiatives, enabling Canal Insurance to streamline operations and provide best-in-class services.
Roshan Shetty, Head of BFSI & Public Sector – Americas, Tech Mahindra, said: “Insurers are under pressure to optimize costs while delivering more value to their customers and agents. This partnership with Canal Insurance combines their industry expertise with our Guidewire, cloud, and AI capabilities to accelerate digital transformation and achieve sustainable efficiency gains.”
As part of the modernization effort, Tech Mahindra will design and implement an AI-driven architecture to empower Canal Insurance’s ecosystem with actionable insights and intelligence. The initiative will further strengthen Tech Mahindra’s growing footprint in the insurance technology space and expand its Guidewire practice within the P&C industry.
Commenting on the collaboration, Laura Beth Medley, Vice President, Chief Human Resources & Corporate Communication Officer, Canal Insurance, said: “We’re excited about our AMS partnership with Tech Mahindra as Canal scales ambitiously in the commercial trucking industry. This partnership strengthens our digital journey to deliver faster, smarter solutions for all stakeholders.”
Sai Thotapalli, Chief Technology Officer, Canal Insurance, added: “Our AMS partnership with Tech Mahindra is central to Canal’s modernization strategy. With their Guidewire and automation expertise, we are simplifying operations, optimizing costs, and building the foundation for cloud adoption and digital innovation that will enhance stakeholder experiences.”
With more than 25 years of experience in transforming the insurance sector, Tech Mahindra has helped global insurers modernize operations, embrace digital-first strategies, and unlock long-term value.
