HCLTech has signed a new seven-year agreement with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America to accelerate AI-powered modernization across the insurer's technology and operations.
As part of the expanded partnership, HCLTech will drive AI-led transformation across data, applications, engineering, and core insurance operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience. The company will also expand the deployment of its AI Force platform to develop agentic AI capabilities.
In addition, HCLTech will acquire Guardian India, a global capability centre with nearly 2,000 employees, who will join a dedicated strategic business unit focused exclusively on supporting Guardian's technology innovation and operational transformation.