COLLARING LIZARDS AND CONFOUNDING CAVEMEN

21st Century Insurance, the third largest online automotive insurer in the country, asked Empathy Lab to help them compete against industry giants Geico and Progressive.

We immediately went to work on re-envisioning how consumers can learn about, apply for, buy, service and renew their insurance. Our work started with streamlining the application process, speeding up completion times and eliminating friction points. We’ve moved on to improving self-service including integrating into claims.

Several mobile products have been added into the portfolio and earlier this year 21st became the first auto insurance provider to allow customers to get quotes on Facebook.

Ongoing industry benchmarking, competitive analysis and site optimization efforts ensure 21st Century Insurance is always ahead of the curve. A broader more ambitious strategy is now being executed which will enable 21st to take the pole position in the digital channel.


Results

  • Revitalization of the 21st brand through omni-channel story-telling
  • Triple-digit % increase in sales conversion
  • Industry first scored with insurance quoting on Facebook
  • Increased consumer engagement through new mobile and social products

Key Capabilities & Technologies Used

  • Strategic Planning and Business Requirements Management
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Industry Benchmarking
  • Competitive Research
  • Heuristic Review
  • User Research / Usability Testing
  • Interaction Design
  • Visual Design
  • Mobile Design
  • Website and Application Development
  • Site Optimization
  • A/B Testing