The Weecover Blog | Insurtech Trends and the Insurance Sector

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Interview with Rafael Gallardo, Digital Director at Weecover

Breaking the barrier between what an insurer needs and how a digital user behaves is no easy task, but it is precisely where Rafael Gallardo feels most comfortable. As Co-Founder & Digital Director of Weecover, Rafa doesn’t just design tools; he builds invisible bridges between sophisticated technology and the simplicity

Ramón Castro January 20, 2026

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Interview with Alberto Altayó, Chief Operating Officer at Weecover

“Our cloud microservices architecture adapts to insurers and MGAs, preserving differentiation with minimal manual intervention.” At Weecover, we are certain that behind every technological advance there are people who make it possible. Alberto Altayó is an example of this: he combines a strategic vision of insurance operations with the ability

Ramón Castro December 1, 2025

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Weecover brings together over 50 insurance leaders to discuss the future of digital distribution

On Thursday, November 6th, Weecover hosted the event “Successfully Digitizing Insurance Distribution” in Madrid. We brought together over 50 leaders from the insurance and technology sectors to analyze the key factors transforming insurance distribution in Europe. Held at the Aticco offices on María de Molina (Madrid), the event served as

Ramón Castro December 1, 2025

Weecover Event: Successfully Digitalizing Insurance Distribution

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, Weecover will host an exclusive event in Madrid for professionals in the insurance and technology sectors. Under the theme “Successfully Digitalizing Insurance Distribution,” the event will bring together leaders from the Insurtech ecosystem to analyze the trends transforming insurance distribution across Europe. The gathering will

Ramón Castro December 1, 2025

Interview with Ascen Merino, Head of Customer Success at Weecover

At Weecover, we believe that change in the insurance sector is driven by people who combine strategic vision, industry expertise, and a passion for innovation. Ascen Merino is exactly that kind of profile. With a consolidated career in the insurance world and a marked interest in technology, she found Weecover

Ramón Castro December 1, 2025

What Insurance Do I Need to Start My Startup?

You have an idea, you’ve identified a market gap, you solve a problem, you have the talent — and finally, you’ve made the decision: you’re starting your startup. It’s an exciting moment. But after the initial thrill come the questions, and the first decisions need to be made. Starting a

Ramón Castro November 3, 2025

Embedded Insurance: Why the Future of Insurance Lies in Integration

The concept of Embedded Insurance is rapidly becoming the most trending operating model in insurance distribution worldwide, thanks to the benefits it brings to all stakeholders. For insurers, it solves a clear distribution challenge by adapting to a model where insurance reaches the customer — not the other way around

Ramón Castro October 15, 2025

Interview with Vicente Aguilar, Head of IT at Weecover

Meet Vicente Aguilar “Every insurance policy integrated into an e-commerce platform, and every premium processed for an insurer, is backed by top-tier security.” At Weecover, we know that behind every technological advancement, there are people making that transformation possible. Vicente Aguilar is one of those profiles: he combines a mindset

Ramón Castro September 30, 2025

Weecover Closes a €4.2M Investment Round

WEECOVER, the market leader in Spain for embedded insurance, has successfully closed a €4.2 million funding round aimed at accelerating its growth plans and international expansion. This second funding round was led by Swanlaab Venture Factory and Nauta Capital (existing investor). Other participants included La Roca Capital, Bankinter, Prosegur, and

Ramón Castro January 23, 2025

Electric Scooter Insurance Will Become Mandatory

The Ministry of the Interior has officially announced its plan to implement mandatory insurance for electric scooters, following the rising number of accidents and as part of its road safety strategy. It is expected that the Spanish Council of Ministers will approve this measure before summer, through a regulation that

Ramón Castro January 24, 2022

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Embedded insurance made real: why we invested in Weecover

The insurance sector has never been considered a “sexy” space. In fact, it has always been seen as quite conventional and orthodox. However, when technology penetrates an industry and starts to play a key role, things get shaken up fast and the sector becomes interesting and attractive. This is the

Ramón Castro December 29, 2021