We increased Datastream's conversions by 44% and helped them hire their dream Product Manager

By redesigning their buy flow based on research insights, we boosted customers’ confidence in choosing the right insurance policy, in turn decreasing uncertainty and drop-offs.

UX/UI Design
User Research
Hiring

Our team

Antoine Morin

Antoine Morin

Lead Designer,
France

Yurii Mizin

Yurii Mizin

UX/UI designer,
Ukraine

Anna Marouni

Anna Marouni

Illustrator,
Ukraine

Manotosh Saha

Manotosh Saha

Front-end Developer,
India

3 months after the launch

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77
%

Prospects who finished the flow and got a quote

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43
%

Prospects who bought an insurance

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24
%

Prospects who lost trust in DSI in the process

The problem with insurance companies

Choosing the right insurance tends to be an overwhelming experience due to the complexity of the legal jargon and the length of the forms that need to be filled. This negative experience is accentuated by an often-reported feeling of mistrust and information asymmetry.

DataStream is shifting the way customers interact with insurance

DataStream makes cyber insurance accessible to all businesses, regardless of company size and cyber threat awareness. Their goal is to help people to choose the right policy for themselves with confidence.

Gaining a deep understanding of customers’ needs and frustrations through User Research

Before jumping into the redesign we ran a series of user tests, which showed us exactly which parts of the flow frustrated people, where they got confused, and what kept them from converting. Here’s what we found:

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It was hard for applicants to choose between the different carriers available
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Customers were intimidated by the length of the questionnaire
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Most of the customers had no idea how much coverage they needed
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Past negative experiences with insurance made customers skeptical about the coverage areas
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Many of the questions in their existing buy flow used excessively technical language, creating uncertainty in applicants while providing their personal information and resulting in high drop-offs

Problems we solved for DataStream

Problem 1

The form was too loooong

Customers expected to quickly get a quote and didn’t understand why filling such an amount of personal data was necessary. We had to explain that information was needed for DataStream to provide an accurate price estimate and find a creative way to shorten the time spent by users to fill the questionnaire.

Solution 1

Saving time with instant autofill

When typing their company name, customers get many of the questions answered automatically thanks to a Google API.

Problem 1

The form was too loooong

Customers expected to quickly get a quote and didn’t understand why filling such an amount of personal data was necessary. We had to explain that information was needed for DataStream to provide an accurate price estimate and find a creative way to shorten the time spent by users to fill the questionnaire.

Solution 2

Making the form look less time-consuming and reducing uncertainty

We divided the form in steps and added a progress bar, as well as some context for the tasks customers are required to perform.

Problem 2

Choosing a coverage amount ain’t easy

Seriously, what small business owner can estimate the damage that a cyber attack could cause to their business? We didn’t know either!

Solution 1

Increasing customers’ confidence in their decision

Apart from recommending a coverage amount, we explain the logic behind our suggestions.

Problem 2

Choosing a coverage amount ain’t easy

Seriously, what small business owner can estimate the damage that a cyber attack could cause to their business? We didn’t know either!

Solution 2

Providing total transparency

For applicants that aren’t satisfied with the initial explanation, we added an entire screen explaining in depth how we estimate the coverage we recommend and showing what companies in the same industry have chosen.

Problem 3

Choosing the right carrier ain’t any easier

It can be hard to tell the difference between different carriers without a magnifying glass. When deciding on the best coverage, the devil is in the details.

Solution

Making it easy for customers to understand their options

By highlighting the main factors customers should take into consideration to choose a policy, we’re helping them save time and make the best decision. What is more, besides recommending the 3 best options, we’re showing why we don’t recommend other options.

Problem 4

Customer expectations Vs Coverage reality

Before signing the contract, customers didn’t have total clarity about what was covered, and what wasn’t.

Solution

Giving total peace of mind when signing the contract

By stating both what’s covered and what’s not, we’re providing full transparency on the limitations of the policies, bringing applicants accurate expectations of the coverage they purchased.

Scalable Design System for future growth

DataStream needed a solid Design System to scale design operations across channels in a consistent way. This allowed marketers, designers, engineers, and data analysts to collaborate and produce faster. In addition, we also reduced the cognitive load created when customers were switching from a mobile app experience to a desktop browser experience.

Hiring the perfect fit for DataStream

As their product was getting more complex, the team was seeking to bring on someone skilled in both product strategy and user research. The problem: profiles with both those skills are very rare and in high demand.

Ben

The perfect fit

With 7 years of experience in User Research and Product Management, and having worked for both small startups and tech companies such as IBM and Thales, Ben was the ideal candidate. Since May of 2022, Ben has been leading both quantitative and qualitative research at DataStream and using the insights to prioritize features and create a winning roadmap.

We are continually working with DataStream to make cyber insurance accessible to everyone

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