Cognizant had entered into an agreement to acquire Adaptra. The acquisition strengthens Cognizant’s deep insurance, business transformation and platform capabilities to help clients succeed in a technology- and data-intensive world. As part of the acquisition, approximately 100 professionals will join Cognizant. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“Increasingly, insurers around the world are looking to simplify critical processes relating to policies, claims and billing,” said Jayajyoti Sengupta, Head of Asia Pacific, Cognizant. “Analysing these processes provides an opportunity to enable insights on customer experiences and operational efficiencies.
“Adaptra’s high-end business transformation and Guidewire expertise will complement our deep digital business, operations and systems capabilities, and further enhance our integrated solutions spanning the insurance life cycle. We welcome Adaptra’s talented professionals to Cognizant and are confident that our combined strengths will help insurers navigate the shift to the digital economy,” said Sengupta.
“Becoming a part of Cognizant uniquely positions us for new growth opportunities across newer technologies and industries,” said Peter Overton, Managing Director of Adaptra. “Cognizant’s global experience, deep digital capabilities, and entrepreneurial culture will enable us to deliver broader transformational solutions to insurers. This is critical for us to provide greater opportunities for our employees. With our shared commitment to helping insurers navigate the shift to the digital economy, we can drive future diversification and deliver high-value solutions based on our combined strengths.”