May 16, 2012

Accenture Unveils Enhanced Insurance Claims Management Software Platform

Upgraded Accenture Claim Components embeds new analytics capability to help insurers achieve faster, more efficient claims processing

ORLANDO; May 16, 2012 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has unveiled an enhanced version of its claims management software platform, the Accenture Claim Components, with new business intelligence features to help property and casualty (P&C) insurers process claims more quickly and efficiently and improve customer satisfaction.

The new release of Accenture Claim Components (release 10.1) provides leading-edge, out-of-the-box business intelligence, analytics and reporting features, extended recovery and subrogation functionality, and enhanced “codeless configuration” capabilities. New features include:

“With release 10.1, we continue to raise the bar on claims capabilities and business value,” said Michael A. Jackowski, global managing director of Accenture Software for P&C Insurance. “The new release notably provides additional predictive analytics capabilities that give claims professionals insight into all the elements needed to effectively manage a claim. This new version of Accenture Claim Components combined with our other award-winning policy administration software , Accenture Duck Creek, enables us to provide insurers of all sizes with one of the most powerful and comprehensive integrated end-to-end P&C software suites available.”

“Accenture Claim Components is built on more than a decade of experience in working closely with the industry’s most recognized and highly respected insurers, and is founded on a deep understanding of the business processes at the heart of high performance,” said John Del Santo, global managing director of Accenture’s Insurance practice. “We will continue to develop new capabilities focused on taking our clients to the next level of business performance."

Accenture recently received a “Strong Positive” – the highest possible rating, in Gartner’s latest “MarketScope for North American Property and Casualty Insurance Claims Management Modules” for its Accenture Claim Components solution1.

[1] Gartner “MarketScope for North American Property and Casualty Insurance Claims Management Modules” by Jeff Haner, March 28, 2012.

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About Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 246,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$25.5 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2011. Its home page is www.accenture.com.

Accenture Software combines deep technology acumen with industry knowledge to develop differentiated software products. It offers innovative software-based solutions to enable organizations to meet their business goals and achieve high performance. Its home page is www.accenture.com/software. For P&C Insurance software, its home page is www.accenture.com/pcsoftware.

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