CI/CD for insurance: Automate with confidence

The software challenge in insurance

Modern insurance software must support claims processing, accurate risk assessments, and real-time policy management, all while meeting strict regulatory requirements. Every update needs to be deployed with speed and precision, ensuring security and compliance without disrupting critical systems.

A policyholder submitting a claim through an app expects an instant response, but behind the scenes, that request interacts with risk models, fraud detection systems, third-party data providers, and financial platforms. Software failures can lead to mispriced policies, delayed payouts, regulatory penalties, and customer churn.

Many insurance engineering teams struggle with outdated deployment processes, relying on manual approvals, siloed infrastructure, and fragile integrations. Scaling software delivery in insurance requires automation, strong version control, and CI/CD practices that reduce risk while accelerating releases.

What is CI/CD in insurance?

Continuous integration and continuous delivery automate the software development lifecycle, enabling insurance companies to build, test, and deploy updates efficiently and safely.

A CI/CD pipeline for insurance software typically includes:

1. Automated builds and testing – Code changes are automatically built and tested to catch errors early
2. Compliance validation – Automated checks ensure updates meet regulatory requirements
3. Security scanning – Vulnerability scans protect sensitive policyholder data
4. Controlled deployments – Updates roll out safely with minimal downtime

Why insurance software teams struggle without CI/CD

Legacy system constraints

Many insurers rely on mainframe systems and decades-old code. Manual testing and deployment processes make modernization risky and time-consuming.

Complex compliance requirements

Insurance software must comply with strict regulations that vary by state and line of business. Manual compliance checks create bottlenecks.

Zero tolerance for errors

Insurance calculations must be precise. Premium pricing, claims processing, and policy management cannot afford errors from hasty deployments.

Integration challenges

Insurance applications must connect reliably with payment processors, third-party data providers, and internal systems. Manual testing can miss integration issues.

How CI/CD improves insurance software delivery

DevOps practices and automation help insurance teams deliver faster while maintaining quality and compliance.

Automated testing for reliability

Every code change undergoes comprehensive testing to ensure accuracy:

• Premium calculation validation
• Policy rules verification
• Claims processing workflows
• Integration testing with external services
• Performance testing under load

Built-in security and compliance

SAST and DAST scans automatically check for vulnerabilities, while policy-as-code ensures regulatory compliance.

Safe legacy modernization

CI/CD enables gradual modernization through:

• Automated testing of legacy system interfaces
• Controlled migration of functionality
• Parallel running of old and new systems
• Quick rollback capabilities if issues arise

How insurance teams use CI/CD in practice

Modernizing policy management systems

A major insurer needed to update their legacy policy administration system while maintaining business operations.

With CI/CD:

• Automated testing ensures calculation accuracy
• Integration tests verify connections with rating engines
• Blue-green deployments prevent service interruptions
• Rollback capabilities provide a safety net

Accelerating claims processing updates

A property and casualty insurer wanted to improve their mobile claims submission platform.

With CI/CD:

• Feature flags enable gradual rollouts
• Automated security scans protect policyholder data
• Performance testing ensures fast claim processing
• Compliance checks run automatically

CircleCI is the right choice for insurance

Insurance development teams need a CI/CD platform that prioritizes stability and compliance without sacrificing speed. CircleCI delivers enterprise-grade capabilities tailored for insurance needs.

Built for enterprise security and compliance

✔ Policy enforcement: Automated compliance checks for SOC 2, HIPAA, and state-specific insurance regulations

✔ Access controls: Role-based permissions and secure credential management to meet audit requirements

✔ Audit trails & reporting: Full visibility into pipeline activities with compliance-friendly logging

✔ On-premises and private cloud options: Deploy within your secure infrastructure to protect sensitive policyholder data

✔ Automated data security: Secrets management, encryption, and data masking for secure workflows

Designed for complex insurance environments

✔ Legacy system support: Integrate with mainframe and traditional systems

✔ Flexible deployments: Support for hybrid cloud and multi-region setups

✔ Resource optimization: Scale resources based on demand

✔ High availability: Ensure reliable pipeline execution

Enterprise-ready capabilities

✔ Parallel execution: Fast testing for complex insurance calculations

✔ Custom executors: Support for specialized testing environments

✔ End-to-end validation: Automate testing for policy management, claims processing, and underwriting logic

✔ Deep integrations: Connect with policy databases, underwriting tools, and analytics platforms

✔ Expert support: Enterprise-grade assistance with SLAs to support mission-critical systems

Start modernizing your insurance software delivery

Deliver software that keeps up with the demands of modern insurance without sacrificing security or reliability. CircleCI helps teams automate deployments, reduce risk, and maintain compliance, whether upgrading legacy infrastructure or launching new digital services. With the right CI/CD strategy, insurers can release updates faster and with confidence.

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