Hippo

Hippo (NYSE: HIPO) is a technology-driven insurance holding company in San Jose, California, that sells homeowners coverage and provides carrier capacity to its own and partner MGAs.

HeadquartersSan Jose, CaliforniaUnited States · since 2015 AM BestA- (Excellent)Financial strength · 2026-01 Your experienceLeave a reviewRating from 1 to 5 stars

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About Hippo

Hippo was incorporated in 2015, launched its business selling homeowners insurance that year and began underwriting risk as an insurance company in 2020 after acquiring Spinnaker Insurance Company. Hippo Holdings Inc. became public in 2021 through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Business

Hippo operates as a multi-carrier platform: its insurance subsidiaries offer admitted and excess and surplus lines paper to its own and third-party managing general agents across homeowners, renters, commercial multi-peril, casualty and other lines. Consumers know the brand mainly for homeowners insurance, including landlord coverage, sold online and through agents.

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Support: (800) 585-0705.
Claims: (855) 999-9746, or through the Hippo Home app and portal, available 24/7.

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Key facts

Full legal name: Hippo Holdings Inc.
Headquarters: San Jose, California, United States
Year founded: 2015
Ownership type: Public (NYSE: HIPO)
AM Best rating: A- (Excellent) (2026-01)

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Homeowners insurance Renters insurance

Company contacts

Customer support: +1 800-585-0705
Company website: hippo.com

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