PetExpert by Trupanion is gearing up for a significant leadership transition as co-founders Derek Cummins and Jan Moravec plan to step down from their daily executive roles at the end of 2026. Over the past eight years, the company has made strides in the pet insurance market across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and it will now progress under the guidance of Trupanion’s international team. This transition aims to maintain business continuity and uphold relationships with customers and veterinary partners.
Founded in 2018, PetExpert introduced an innovative digital insurance model, streamlining access to veterinary care through a direct-pay system. This approach allows eligible veterinary expenses to be directly settled with participating clinics, minimizing paperwork and reducing the financial burden on pet owners. The company has successfully established a robust network, collaborating with approximately 85% of veterinary clinics in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
A pivotal moment for PetExpert came in 2022 when it became part of Trupanion, aligning two companies with shared goals of strengthening veterinary partnerships, facilitating direct payments, and enhancing access to animal healthcare. Since the acquisition, Trupanion’s international team has collaborated with PetExpert’s founders and local staff, preparing for the forthcoming leadership change.
Derek Cummins expressed pride in PetExpert’s evolution from a start-up to a market leader, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to enhancing the pet insurance experience. Jan Moravec highlighted technology’s role in simplifying insurance processes and aiding pet owners in accessing veterinary services without upfront payments. Trupanion’s CEO, Margi Tooth, praised the founders for their efforts in building trusted relationships with veterinary professionals in the region, confirming that the international team, along with local colleagues, would assume responsibility for the business.
The leadership transition is scheduled for the end of 2026, with Trupanion aiming to deliver a seamless experience for existing customers and veterinary partners. Although stepping back from daily executive duties, both founders will remain involved with PetExpert through community and charitable initiatives. This shift marks a new chapter for a company that has spent eight years pioneering technology-driven pet insurance services in Central Europe. PetExpert will continue as part of Trupanion, retaining its established veterinary network and direct-payment model as core elements of its strategy.
Sareya Hayes
PetExpert Europe sro
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