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Written by Chris Sawyer | April 11, 2025

Modernization Without the Mayhem: Rethinking Core System Transformation 
Across the insurance industry, one truth is becoming increasingly hard to ignore: legacy systems are no longer fit for purpose.

From regional carriers to national giants, insurers are trading in outdated, inflexible platforms for agile, cloud-native solutions. The driving force? A market that’s moving faster than ever, with rising customer expectations, increasing regulatory demands, and relentless pressure to innovate.

At Next Level Solutions, we believe modernization shouldn’t be a burden. Done right, it can be your competitive edge.

Why Modernization Can’t Wait
Legacy systems have been the industry’s backbone for decades, but they’re showing their age. Common pain points include:

  • Delayed product launches due to hard-coded rules and siloed architecture
  • Soaring maintenance costs just to keep systems running
  • Incompatibility with modern tools, limiting data insights and automation
  • An experience gap for both employees and customers

Modern core platforms like Duck Creek and Guidewire are built for today’s demands: configurable, API-driven, scalable, and cloud-native. They enable faster innovation cycles, easier compliance, and a more intuitive user experience across the board.

But here’s the catch: technology alone doesn’t solve problems. Execution does.

Where Most Modernization Efforts Go Wrong
The fear of disruption is valid. Many insurers hesitate to modernize because they’ve seen peers struggle: projects that go over budget, underdeliver, or leave teams burned out and skeptical.

That’s why your choice of implementation partner matters.

What Sets Next Level Solutions Apart
At Next Level Solutions, we do more than implement systems, we de-risk transformation and deliver results that stick.

Our differentiation comes down to three things:

  • Deep Insurance DNA: We don’t just understand the software. We understand the business of insurance including underwriting nuances, regulatory landscapes, and what it takes to bring new products to market.
  • Battle-Tested Playbooks: With decades of combined experience and accelerators tailored to platforms like Duck Creek, we help you move faster without compromising quality.
  • Flexible, Scalable Delivery: Whether you need a full team or targeted support, our onshore and nearshore models adapt to your timeline and budget, while ensuring continuity and communication every step of the way.

Accelerate Time to Value Without Compromising Stability
Our structured approach balances speed with precision:

  • Strategic Discovery: We identify the best path forward with clear ROI models and operational readiness assessments.
  • Lean, Expert Delivery Teams: Our solution architects, PMs, and developers have done this before and they know what pitfalls to avoid.
  • Reusable Accelerators: From test automation frameworks to pre-built integrations, we bring tools that reduce time-to-market by up to 30%.
  • End-to-End Partnership: Post-launch, we stay engaged to ensure system adoption, optimization, and continuous improvement.

The result? Faster deployments, fewer surprises, and modernized systems that are built to evolve—not just go live.

Let’s Modernize with Purpose
Whether you're just beginning to think about replacing your legacy core or already have a roadmap in place, we’d love to talk.

At Next Level Solutions, we’re more than a system integrator. We’re a partner invested in your long-term success and we're committed to helping you modernize with clarity, confidence, and control.