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Full-Time

Quality Assurance Analyst

Manual Testing, Remote

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PolicyMe

PolicyMe

51-200 employees

Online platform for affordable life insurance

Fintech
Financial Services

Junior, Mid

Remote in Canada

Category
QA & Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Requirements
  • 2-3 years of experience conducting quality assurance testing for web-based platforms.
  • Familiar with developing and executing manual test cases across devices and browsers.
  • Comfortable becoming familiar with technical topics.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate key test status updates, test findings and QA program updates.
  • Ability to look for new and better solutions to existing challenges.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in building comprehensive testing plans with the QA team and design test cases for assessing each feature's readiness for deployment.
  • Manage all aspects of the test plan to enable an on-time launch, including independently executing all test cases, documenting progress for traceability purposes and communicating testing statuses to key stakeholders (engineering, product, customer success etc.).
  • Work with QA, product and engineering teams to identify possible new tools or internal features that can improve QA testing quality and speed.
  • Support developers to improve automated testing, ensuring new features are added to our automated regression testing suite.
  • Work with product managers to identify which bugs must be resolved before deployment and which are not critical path.
  • Help develop and execute a structured process for triaging bugs identified across the organization.
  • Detail out bugs to support resolution with the engineering team, including bug replication and root cause analysis.

PolicyMe simplifies life insurance for Canadians by offering affordable coverage options, including critical illness insurance, through an easy-to-use online platform. Customers can access straightforward advice and apply for policies digitally, which helps reduce costs and allows the company to offer lower premiums. Unlike traditional insurance providers, PolicyMe operates with a digital-first approach, minimizing overhead expenses and passing savings on to clients. The company is backed by reputable partners, enhancing its credibility and financial stability. Since its launch in 2018, PolicyMe has sold over $6 billion in coverage and assisted nearly 10,000 Canadians. Their goal is to ensure transparency and customer satisfaction, handling claims with care and using customer feedback to improve services. Additionally, PolicyMe fosters a positive work culture by organizing events for team bonding, even while working remotely.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$17.3M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

26%

1 year growth

34%

2 year growth

130%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PolicyMe's recent $18 million Series A funding will enable further expansion and product development, enhancing growth prospects.
  • The company's commitment to transparency and customer satisfaction fosters a trustworthy relationship with clients, potentially leading to high customer retention.
  • PolicyMe's innovative approach to life insurance and critical illness coverage positions it as a leader in the Canadian insurtech market.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of the insurtech market in Canada could pose challenges in maintaining market share.
  • Dependence on partnerships with insurance providers may limit PolicyMe's control over product offerings and pricing.

What makes PolicyMe unique

  • PolicyMe's digital-first approach significantly reduces overhead costs, allowing them to offer lower premiums compared to traditional insurers.
  • The company offers the most comprehensive critical illness coverage in Canada, covering 44 conditions, which is 10-15 more than the average Canadian insurer.
  • Backed by industry giants like Canadian Premier Life Insurance and Securian Financial, PolicyMe enjoys enhanced credibility and financial stability.