Health Insurance

How I've smoke tested and analysed business potential of insurance service for Docplanner.

Type

Early idea validation

, B2C

Type

Early idea validation

, B2C

Type

Early idea validation

, B2C

A deep dive into European trends revealed a growing shift toward self-managed, subscription-based insurance—a sharp contrast to outdated offerings in Poland. We saw an opportunity to explore this space. Instead of investing in full development, I led a smoke test experiment to validate demand with speed and minimal cost. Here's what I did:

1. Built the offer

  • Researched local and international insurance models

  • Created a tailored offer for Polish users

  • Collaborated with business experts to define pricing and monetization

2. Designed the Experience

  • Crafted a branded landing page to attract and convert traffic

  • Built a separate visual identity to avoid confusion with Docplanner

  • Personalized flows and guided users through activation, including payment steps

3. Prioritized Transparency

  • Clearly labeled the test before final confirmation

  • Offered future incentives and collected feedback for iteration

4. Set up analytics

  • Collaborated with data analyst to define performance indicators

  • Ensured reliable data tracking to inform next steps

5. Launched the experiment

  • Handled all technical setup a hosting

  • Ran A/B tests on layouts, copy, and visuals to learn what worked

6. Collected results

One of more interesting experiments I ran was a simple—but powerful—hero image A/B test. Goal: Reflect the brand’s values of modernity, inclusivity, and approachability, while optimizing for conversion.

  • Version A featured a young Black woman on a phone — chosen to signal diversity and relatability in a tech-forward service.

  • Version B used a young white woman in a similar pose, offering a more culturally familiar image in the Polish context.

Version B delivered 4x higher conversion than Version A. This result raised an important strategic question for the business: should we optimize visuals for local resonance, or hold ground on brand values like inclusivity and representation? It’s a valuable tension for any modern brand—and one that deserves continued testing and reflection. Results from the best-performing variant:

  • ~60% of impressions led to site visits

  • ~10% of users reached the final page

  • Cost per acquisition stayed well under 20% of the projected income per user

Together, these metrics validated the business potential and made a strong case for deeper investment in the insurance space.

A deep dive into European trends revealed a growing shift toward self-managed, subscription-based insurance—a sharp contrast to outdated offerings in Poland. We saw an opportunity to explore this space. Instead of investing in full development, I led a smoke test experiment to validate demand with speed and minimal cost. Here's what I did:

1. Built the offer

  • Researched local and international insurance models

  • Created a tailored offer for Polish users

  • Collaborated with business experts to define pricing and monetization

2. Designed the Experience

  • Crafted a branded landing page to attract and convert traffic

  • Built a separate visual identity to avoid confusion with Docplanner

  • Personalized flows and guided users through activation, including payment steps

3. Prioritized Transparency

  • Clearly labeled the test before final confirmation

  • Offered future incentives and collected feedback for iteration

4. Set up analytics

  • Collaborated with data analyst to define performance indicators

  • Ensured reliable data tracking to inform next steps

5. Launched the experiment

  • Handled all technical setup a hosting

  • Ran A/B tests on layouts, copy, and visuals to learn what worked

6. Collected results

One of more interesting experiments I ran was a simple—but powerful—hero image A/B test. Goal: Reflect the brand’s values of modernity, inclusivity, and approachability, while optimizing for conversion.

  • Version A featured a young Black woman on a phone — chosen to signal diversity and relatability in a tech-forward service.

  • Version B used a young white woman in a similar pose, offering a more culturally familiar image in the Polish context.

Version B delivered 4x higher conversion than Version A. This result raised an important strategic question for the business: should we optimize visuals for local resonance, or hold ground on brand values like inclusivity and representation? It’s a valuable tension for any modern brand—and one that deserves continued testing and reflection. Results from the best-performing variant:

  • ~60% of impressions led to site visits

  • ~10% of users reached the final page

  • Cost per acquisition stayed well under 20% of the projected income per user

Together, these metrics validated the business potential and made a strong case for deeper investment in the insurance space.

A deep dive into European trends revealed a growing shift toward self-managed, subscription-based insurance—a sharp contrast to outdated offerings in Poland. We saw an opportunity to explore this space. Instead of investing in full development, I led a smoke test experiment to validate demand with speed and minimal cost. Here's what I did:

1. Built the offer

  • Researched local and international insurance models

  • Created a tailored offer for Polish users

  • Collaborated with business experts to define pricing and monetization

2. Designed the Experience

  • Crafted a branded landing page to attract and convert traffic

  • Built a separate visual identity to avoid confusion with Docplanner

  • Personalized flows and guided users through activation, including payment steps

3. Prioritized Transparency

  • Clearly labeled the test before final confirmation

  • Offered future incentives and collected feedback for iteration

4. Set up analytics

  • Collaborated with data analyst to define performance indicators

  • Ensured reliable data tracking to inform next steps

5. Launched the experiment

  • Handled all technical setup a hosting

  • Ran A/B tests on layouts, copy, and visuals to learn what worked

6. Collected results

One of more interesting experiments I ran was a simple—but powerful—hero image A/B test. Goal: Reflect the brand’s values of modernity, inclusivity, and approachability, while optimizing for conversion.

  • Version A featured a young Black woman on a phone — chosen to signal diversity and relatability in a tech-forward service.

  • Version B used a young white woman in a similar pose, offering a more culturally familiar image in the Polish context.

Version B delivered 4x higher conversion than Version A. This result raised an important strategic question for the business: should we optimize visuals for local resonance, or hold ground on brand values like inclusivity and representation? It’s a valuable tension for any modern brand—and one that deserves continued testing and reflection. Results from the best-performing variant:

  • ~60% of impressions led to site visits

  • ~10% of users reached the final page

  • Cost per acquisition stayed well under 20% of the projected income per user

Together, these metrics validated the business potential and made a strong case for deeper investment in the insurance space.