Testing Guidewire applications has always proved to be a challenge due to these applications’ inherent complexities. These include stringent regulations, frequent business rule updates, and the need for seamless integration across the three core Guidewire suites—PolicyCenter (PC), BillingCenter (BC), and ClaimCenter (CC).
Automating these applications presents additional challenges. These include selecting the right tools, determining the appropriate type of automation (unit testing, regression, UI, or API testing), achieving optimal automation coverage, and determining who the primary users of the scripts will be — the QA team or the UAT team.
Moving forward with automation is only half the battle. Without a well-designed framework, users often encounter a new set of challenges — from maintenance headaches and frequent changes to scalability limitations and version upgrade issues.
What’s Next After Designated Functions?
When starting your Guidewire automation journey, designated functions often become the go-to choice. They offer a solid starting point but let’s be honest — they provide minimal test coverage.
The real challenge? Determining what to automate next.
The big question remains — how do you find that elusive ‘sweet spot’? The optimal test suite maximizes coverage without ballooning your test case count.
A mature solutions provider in the Guidewire testing space can help with the approach, based on their experience in working with multiple insurance carriers spanning across different LOBs.
Exavalu, a digital consulting and solutions provider for insurance organizations, has developed a solution to address these challenges. With extensive quality engineering experience and expertise, Exavalu has implemented test automation solutions for many insurance clients. By leveraging collective knowledge, we have built a repository of test artifacts and best practices drawn from industry leaders.
We have encapsulated this expertise in our proprietary product – GT-EX.
What Does GT-EX Offer?
Exavalu’s solution flexibly meets the needs of customers at different levels of automation maturity. Additionally, our solutions ensure transparency in outcomes and benefits, supported by a fixed price model.
With GT-EX, we empower insurance organizations to achieve efficient, scalable, and cost-effective Guidewire test automation, driving faster time-to-market and improved software quality.
JumpStart:
Suitable for customers with little to no automation.
Core Features:
Foundation:
Suitable for customers that have automated basic transactions but face challenges with scaling.
Core Features (including all features from Jumpstart, plus):
Elevated:
Suitable for customers that want to accelerate automation for both functional (in-sprint) and regression testing.
Core Features include all features from Jumpstart, plus:
Conclusion:
Guidewire test automation is critical for ensuring the reliability of testing across the platform. Given the complexity and constant evolution of Guidewire applications, selecting the right set of test cases is essential. With GT-EX, Exavalu delivers a purpose-built solution that not only simplifies automation but also empowers organizations to drive continuous quality at scale.
By adopting the right automation strategy, you can accelerate your digital transformation journey with confidence.
For more information on this topic, you can visit us at – Guidewire Test Automation Solution – Exavalu
For a quick health check on your current automation strategy, you can take a self-assessment here – Guidewire Automation Maturity Assessment