Hippo Homeowners Insurance Review 2024

Hippo is not currently selling its own home insurance policies through its website.

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Sep 4, 2024

Written by Sarah Schlichter

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Edited by Caitlin Constantine

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Editor’s note: Hippo is not currently selling its own homeowners insurance policies through its website but instead offers coverage from third parties. It continues to serve existing policyholders and sells some Hippo policies on newly constructed homes through its New Homes Program.

For other alternatives, see NerdWallet’s list of the Best Home Insurance Companies.

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Why doesn't this company have a NerdWallet star rating?

We make every effort to rate each company we review. However, we’re sometimes unable to provide a NerdWallet star rating for insurers that work with multiple third parties to underwrite their policies. That’s because the quality of the policy you get may vary depending on the coverage options, financial strength and other factors of each separate underwriting company.

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State availability for Hippo home insurance

Hippo is not generally selling its own new homeowners policies, but it can match you with a third-party insurer in many states.

Availability may change at any time. Coverage may not be available to all homeowners in a given state.

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Hippo consumer experience

Website: Hippo’s website can provide you with home insurance quotes from third-party partners. It also has articles outlining the basics of homeowners insurance and how it works.

App: You can use the Hippo app to contact customer service, review coverage and manage your policy. It also offers advice and checklists to help you with home maintenance. You can even have a call with a Hippo Home Care expert.

Claims: You can file a claim online or by phone. A representative will guide you through the claims process, including booking temporary housing if needed. Learn more about how to file a home insurance claim.

Customer service: Hippo provides customer support by email and telephone.

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