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Transforming Health Insurance Acquisition

17 July 2025 — Hamilton Jones
Transforming Health Insurance Acquisition

Winning the Digital Race in Health Insurance: Why Leading Insurers Partner with Deepend 

The Australian private health insurance sector is undergoing rapid transformation. As customer expectations for seamless digital experiences rise and competition intensifies, member-based health insurers must do more than keep pace—they need to lead. 

At Deepend, we partner with forward-thinking insurers to help them stay ahead of the curve by transforming their digital acquisition journeys. Our proven methodology blends data-led insight, strategic design, and agile technology to deliver real, measurable results. 

 

Why Digital Maturity Matters in Health Insurance 

Digital parity with major competitors is no longer optional—it’s the baseline. In a sophisticated and crowded market, insurers must optimise every stage of the user journey to attract, convert, and retain members. 

Through targeted collaboration, Deepend works alongside insurers to identify friction points, streamline the acquisition funnel, and accelerate performance using tools that deliver both insight and impact. 

 

Our Approach: Strategic Discovery to Scalable Delivery 

Our engagements begin with a focused six-week discovery sprint that lays the foundation for long-term digital growth. This critical phase includes: 

  • Stakeholder Alignment Workshops – Creating shared goals across business, tech, and customer teams. 

  • User Research & Testing – Surfacing pain points and uncovering opportunities directly from the users themselves. 

  • Hypothesis-Driven Testing – Running iterative A/B experiments to find and fix conversion blockers fast. 

  • Data Tagging & Remediation – Ensuring clean, actionable analytics to drive continuous optimisation. 

  • Prioritised Backlog Development – Creating a clear, strategic roadmap to guide rollout and delivery. 

This structured, agile engagement model enables insurers to embed continuous improvement cycles and adapt quickly to evolving customer needs. 

 

What We Deliver: Measurable Value at Every Step 

Our work isn’t theoretical—it’s practical, validated, and designed to deliver results fast. Here's how Deepend creates value across core digital pillars: 

DATA & INSIGHT 

  • UX Testing with Real Users – Direct input from eligible users to validate and refine high-friction journeys like Quote and Join. 

  • Advanced Behavioural Analytics – GA4-based tagging to uncover drop-off points and optimise flows. 

  • Agile Experimentation – A/B testing to fine-tune key CTAs, layouts, and funnel paths. 

DESIGN & EXPERIENCE 

  • User-Centric Journey Mapping – Building seamless experiences based on customer behaviour and intent. 

  • Rapid Prototyping – Testing design changes at low fidelity before scaling. 

  • Optimised Join & Quote Flows – Reducing friction, improving usability, and boosting engagement. 

TECHNOLOGY & DELIVERY 

  • Integrated Testing Frameworks – Tools like VWO used for continuous A/B testing and rollout. 

  • Smart Personalisation – Contextual quote modules that adapt based on user actions. 

  • Agile Delivery Model – Sprint-based execution for fast, flexible, high-impact delivery. 

 

Real Results for Real Insurers 

Our process isn’t just efficient—it’s effective. The outcomes of our engagements speak volumes: 

  • +5% increase in quote conversions through UI/UX refinements. 

  • +10% uplift in Join form completions by reordering eligibility fields. 

  • Improved tracking and visibility across digital touchpoints through data remediation. 

  • Strategic delivery roadmap for long-term growth, flexibility, and competitive edge. 

 

Ready to Transform Your Digital Acquisition Journey? 

If you're a health insurer looking to elevate your digital performance, optimise acquisition, and meet your members where they are—Deepend is your ideal transformation partner. 

Let’s chat. Discover how we can co-create digital experiences that convert, retain, and deliver real impact. 

Hamilton Jones - Head of Strategy and Transformation

If you’d like to learn more about our how to transform your digital ccquisition or about the work we do then please reach out.

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