Co-Founder Hippo Insurance

Founding Hippo Insurance alongside Eyal Navon back in 2015 , Assaf Wand ’ s insurtech has since made a name for itself as a company that covers the homes and possessions of policyholders , as well as liability from accidents in insured properties , via AI and data to price policies .

Coming from a background in finance , Wand says he has a passion for revolutionising antiquated industries , recognising the need for a simplified home insurance experience . Under Wand ’ s guidance , Hippo has gained recognition for its smart home coverage , leveraging data and analytics to provide proactive protection for homeowners . Since its founding , Hippo Insurance has raised a total of US $ 1.3b .

The company ’ s current CEO is Rick McCarthon , after Wand took up the position of Executive Chairperson in October 2022 . Despite stepping back , Wand has shown that he continues to inspire and reshape the industry as a whole by driving significant investment in Hippo Insurance . insurtechdigital . com 109