From Legacy to Innovation: VTI’s Development of Advanced Mobile App for a Leading Japanese Insurer

December 31, 2024

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This case study showcases VTI’s successful enhancement of an insurance mobile app for a leading Japanese insurance group. Using Swift and Kotlin, we resolved legacy issues, developed a scalable new app on iOS and Android, and integrated advanced features, ensuring seamless operation and user satisfaction through our efficient offshore model.

Client’s Background

Our client is a prominent insurance group in Japan, with more than 45 years of experience in offering comprehensive life insurance solutions to millions of customers nationwide.

Client’s Requirements

Our client’s existing insurance application, developed years ago by both Chinese and local vendors, has become outdated. Initially supporting a single business segment, it now requires significant upgrades to meet current demands and support broader business operations.

Therefore, our client requested as follows:

Develop a new application to operate alongside the existing one, serving a larger user base.
Ensure core functionalities, including registration, contract information viewing, information verification, and agent communication.
Develop advanced features: Life Insurance Plan – allowing users to personalize and track their financial goals with regular updates.
Deploy the new application on Google Play and the App Store.

VTI’s Solution

Evaluate the existing application to extract know-how and structure for building a new, advanced-featured app.
Work closely with stakeholders, including previous vendors, to gain insights into the outdated application and resolve any existing bugs, ensuring the new application operates smoothly.
Design and develop a new application for mobile platforms, employing Swift (IOS) and Kotlin (Android).
Develop essential features as per client requirements.
Scope of Responsibility: Coding, Unit Testing (UT), Integration Testing (IT).
Implement and test on Google Play and App Store.

Project Scale

Duration: 2020 – Present, including both development and ongoing maintenance.
Model: Offshore
Type: ODC
Headcount:
- Up to 30 personnel during peak development phase.
- Currently maintained by a team of 6 members.

Visual representation of the final mobile app

Maximize Your Business Potential with VTI’s Mobile App Development Services

The success of this insurance application development project highlights the crucial role of addressing legacy issues and implementing new features to maximize business potential.

At VTI, we specialize in advanced application development for both iOS and Android using Swift and Kotlin. Our tailored solutions cater to diverse customer needs, ensuring high quality and timely delivery at affordable cost, reducing up to 50% operational expense for your business.

Learn more about our successful application development projects here.

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