Previsico taps Getsafe insurance leader to expand in UK and US markets

UK-based flood forecasting insurtech  Previsico has hired the UK head of insurance of Getsafe to drive business development across the UK and US insurance markets.

Johnny Stubbs (pictured) has been appointed partnerships manager. He will work closely with Previsico’s CEO and COO and be responsible for building client-centric plans to support accelerated demand in the UK and US markets.

Prior to joining Previsico, Stubbs was UK head of insurance and business development at Getsafe. Before this, he was operations manager at insurtech Unicorn Zego.

The appointment is part of Previsico’s expansion strategy following the company’s investment by Foresight Group, a listed private equity and infrastructure investment manager. In March 2021, Previsico partnered with Zurich and BT in a market-first pilot across 5,000 UK locations to plug a major flood forecasting gap around surface water flooding and significantly reduce the cost of false alarms. Previsico also partners with Liberty and Generali to support their corporate clients.

Jonathan Jackson, CEO of Previsico, said: “Johnny brings a wealth of experience from the insurance and technology sectors within the fast-paced start-up environment. He is extremely knowledgeable with the proven skills to develop successful partnerships. He comes at a time of growing demand for our services and will be a real asset to Previsico and our clients. We are delighted to have him on board.”

Stubbs commented: “I’m excited to join the award-winning team at Previsico to help the company to deliver on its mission, to minimise the impact of flooding, globally, by predicting flooding to protect people and their properties. I look forward to supporting Previsico’s growth and building strong partnerships within the insurance market.”

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