AXA transitioned from an old Cobol application to a modern Java-based platform. The new catalzeion is built on top of a third-party contract administration system, customized and seamlessly integrated with in-house developed applications such as CRM and quotation systems. Updates roll out on a fortnightly basis.

From the start, it was clear that we needed to automate most of the testing, Otherwise, manual testing costs would have skyrocketed.

The Web Test Framework («WTF») started as a development project. But because business processes were complex and still evolving, the involvement of business analysts was essential. However, we understood that their support would be limited unless the «WTF» quickly demonstrated added value.

To quickly deliver tangible value, our first step was to automate contract recording. The «WTF» could input complex constellations into the target application. This feature enabled business analysts to establish a clean initial state for further testing.

The analyst team enthusiastically embraced this approach, recognizing its speed and ability to prevent errors. They rapidly captured all relevant contract constellations into the «WTF».

Subsequently, in collaboration with the analyst team, we added modification and verification steps that execute after contract creation. Gradually, we fully automated most regression tests.

Currently, there is an expert group consisting of business analysts and developers who take care of the maintenance of the automated test suite. Maintenance tasks are carried out efficiently through established processes.