HCLTech Joins Hands with Guardian to Drive AI-Led Technology Transformation

HCLTech has entered into a strategic, multi-year partnership with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America to support Guardian’s long-term technology modernisation agenda.  

The collaboration focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance digital capabilities, streamline IT operations, and improve overall customer experience. 

Strategic Partnership and Technology Transformation 

Under this partnership, HCLTech will support Guardian’s AI-driven technology transformation by enabling enterprise-wide innovation and modernisation. The collaboration reflects Guardian’s shift towards a long-term, AI-led operating model, with a strong focus on simplifying and optimising IT functions.  

Guardian will utilise HCLTech’s GenAI service transformation platform, AI Force, to drive innovation across its technology landscape.  

The initiative is expected to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance engineering performance, and reduce time-to-market across application development, testing, support, and infrastructure management. 

Business Impact and Industry Significance 

The partnership highlights HCLTech’s growing role in delivering AI-enabled solutions within the financial services sector. By combining its AI expertise, industry knowledge, and global delivery capabilities, HCLTech aims to support Guardian’s business growth and technology objectives.  

The collaboration is positioned to help Guardian strengthen its digital offerings while ensuring scalability and resilience across its core systems. 

“Partnering with one of the largest insurers in the U.S. underscores HCLTech’s leadership in financial services, driven by our AI expertise and deep industry experience,” said Srinivasan Seshadri, chief growth officer and global head of financial services at HCLTech, as per exchange filings.  

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HCL Technologies Share Price Performance  

As of January 29, 2026, at 9:17 AM, HCL Technologies share price is trading at ₹1,716.70 per share, reflecting a decline of 0.75% from the previous closing price. Over the past month, the stock has surged by 5.27%.  

Conclusion  

The partnership marks a strategic move towards long-term, AI-driven transformation for Guardian. By leveraging HCLTech’s GenAI capabilities and industry expertise, the collaboration aims to modernise core systems, optimise operations, and accelerate digital innovation, ultimately delivering improved efficiency and a seamless experience for customers and policyholders. 

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