Prudential Case Study

Agile Transformation at Prudential: Overcoming Challenges in a Regulated Environment

Summary: Prudential, a leader in financial services, faced a formidable challenge when adopting agile methodologies. Historically known for conservative risk management, the company’s transition to agile was hindered by entrenched cultural and operational mindsets.

Prior to the transformation, Prudential’s cautious approach often led to stagnation, particularly evident in their Individual Life Insurance unit.

Despite investing millions in a technology program, the unit struggled for two years without delivering a single line of working code.

This pdf discusses the issues faced by Prudential and the solutions implemented by Hyperdrive Agile. The strategies employed by Hyperdrive Agile resulted in a 600% increase in productivity for the Prudential team.