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  • Infosys Announces Acquisition of Stratus to Strengthen AI Capabilities in Insurance

    Stratus

    Bengaluru: Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Stratus, a leading technology solutions provider for the property & casualty (P&C) insurance industry.

    The acquisition is aimed at strengthening Infosys’ leadership in the insurance sector while accelerating AI-powered digital and data transformation for global P&C insurers.

    Headquartered in the United States, Stratus brings a team of over 450 professionals with deep industry expertise, consulting excellence, and advanced technology capabilities.

    As a prominent Guidewire Software partner, Stratus delivers transformation solutions tailored for property and casualty insurers. With a global delivery footprint spanning the U.S., Canada, and India, the company provides end-to-end Guidewire InsuranceSuite services across PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, integrations, upgrades, cloud migrations, and application managed services.

    Stratus also offers strong P&C domain expertise across personal, commercial workers’ compensation, and specialty insurance lines. Its capabilities are further enhanced by industry-specific accelerators and repeatable delivery frameworks that enable faster and high-quality transformations at scale.

    Additionally, Stratus operates a dedicated data practice with capabilities across Guidewire CDA, Data Studio, DataHub, InfoCenter, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric, positioning Stratus as a differentiated partner for complex, cloud- and AI-driven P&C transformations.

    By integrating Stratus’ deep Guidewire consulting expertise with Infosys’ global reach, Infosys Topaz AI offerings, and Infosys Cobalt cloud capabilities, Infosys aims to support insurers in core modernization, cloud adoption, data-driven transformation, and enhanced customer experience.

    The addition of Stratus is also expected to expand Infosys’ presence across new insurance customers and global buying centers.

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    Stratus: Property and Casualty Insurers Modernize Their Core Platforms with Domain Expertise

    Kannan Amaresh, SVP & Head of Insurance at Infosys, said, “AI is fundamentally transforming the global insurance industry, strengthening decision-making across underwriting, claims, and fraud detection, while making systems intelligent and significantly improving operational efficiency.

    The P&C segment is leading AI adoption in the insurance sector, driven by the need for claims automation, advanced underwriting, and sophisticated risk modeling amid claim volumes and elevated risks exposure. Infosys is unlocking AI value for P&C insurers through digital and data-led transformation.

    By combining Stratus’ deep technology consulting capabilities with Infosys’ established leadership in insurance sector, we are further enhancing our ability to drive value for our clients. We are excited to welcome Stratus and its leadership team to the Infosys family.”

    Chuck Fillizola, CEO of Stratus, said, “Stratus was built to help property and casualty insurers modernize their core platforms with deep domain expertise, disciplined execution and meaningful outcomes while putting people at the heart of every engagement.

    The future of insurance transformation requires more than technology. It demands execution rigor and the ability to operationalize AI across delivery and operations. Joining Infosys allows us to carry this mission forward at global scale by combining our Guidewire and P&C specialization with Infosys Topaz and Infosys Cobalt.

    This is a powerful strategic fit that accelerates innovation while preserving the consulting-led, human-centered culture our clients, partners and teams rely on.”

    The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of FY 2027, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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