Analysis

February 14, 2023

Is it finally European insurtech’s moment in the sun?

Insurtech has been the underdog to fintech when it comes to VC funding in Europe, but this may be changing as the economy stalls


Amy O'Brien

6 min read

Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve and Charles Gorintin, founders of Alan

Insurtech is hardly the most glamorous frontier of financial services. And in recent years, more VC funding has gone to shiny neobanks and payments companies than Allianz disruptors.

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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