Interview

December 15, 2022

Pet insurance with a human touch: An interview with the founder of a growing insurtech

Founded in June 2021, Napo is nipping at the heels of its competitors


Adam Green

4 min read

Although insurtech funding dipped due to the slowdown, its total 2022 is still projected to reach $9.6bn — the second-highest level on record. 

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Adam Green

Adam Green is a science and technology writer and editor based in London. He tweets from @AdamPenWord

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