Europe 'big enough' for us sets out Getsafe boss Wiens
Getsafe intends to keep its sights set firmly on Europe, founder and CEO Christian Wiens told Post as the business bagged its German insurance licence and a $93m capital raise.
Speaking to Post as the insurtech firm gained approval from German regulator Bafin and closed a $93m (£68m) capital raise with backing from Swiss Re, Getsafe founder and CEO Christian Wiens, pictured
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