Christian Wiens: CEO, Getsafe: Giving a new generation access to insurance (168)

In October 2021, Getsafe extended its Series B funding round to $93 million, including investment from Swiss Re. The start-up is now a fully licensed insurer in Germany and operates as an MGA in the UK, targeting younger generations with personal lines insurance products.

Robin talks to co-founder and CEO Christian Wiens about how Getsafe has scaled since being founded in 2015, the company's plans for expansion, and innovation trends to watch.

Talking points include:

• How to sell insurance to first-time customers
• The benefits of being a full-stack insurer
• Distribution channels for personal lines insurance
• Changes in CEO responsibility as start-ups scale
• Venture capital trends in Europe and the US

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Continuing Professional Development - Learning Objectives

InsTech London is accredited by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening to any InsTech London podcast or reading the accompanying transcript, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards the CII member CPD scheme.

The Learning Objectives for this podcast are:

• Describe how a CEO's responsibilities develop as a start-up grows
• Identify some of the dynamics of the venture capital market
• Explain how the UK and Europe compare to the US when it comes to innovation

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