Hippo Announces Strategic Distribution Relationship with Progressive Insurance® Across Eight States

Hippo (NYSE:HIPO) announced a strategic distribution relationship with Progressive Insurance beginning earlier in 2026.

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Hippo (NYSE:HIPO) announced a strategic distribution relationship with Progressive Insurance beginning earlier in 2026. Under an agreement with Progressive Advantage Agency, Hippo's homeowners products were added to Progressive's HomeQuote Explorer and are available online and via agents in eight states: Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

The collaboration gives Hippo access to Progressive's distribution and potential multi-policy discounts for customers, and emphasizes Hippo's data-driven underwriting and portfolio optimization goals.

Positive

• Distribution in 8 states via Progressive HomeQuote Explorer
• Access to Progressive customer base for cross-sell opportunities
• Potential multi-policy discounts to improve customer competitiveness
• Aligns with Hippo's data-driven underwriting and portfolio optimization

Negative

• Geographic scope limited to eight named states
• Reliance on partner distribution may concentrate distribution risk

Argus Mar 19 session

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News Market Reaction – HIPO

On Mar 19, the day this news came out, HIPO closed 0.77% below the previous close.

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Key Figures

States covered: 8 states

States covered

8 states

Hippo products added to Progressive HomeQuote Explorer

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 25

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1. Feb 25

   Earnings results

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   Strong Q4 and FY25 results with guidance for 2026 profitability gains.

2. Feb 05

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   Announcement of Q4 2025 earnings release date and conference call details.

3. Nov 05

   Earnings results

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   Q3 2025 beat with strong growth, profitability, and improved combined ratio.

4. Oct 16

   Earnings date

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   Notice of upcoming Q3 2025 earnings release and investor call logistics.

5. Sep 30

   Leadership change

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   +2.0%

   Appointment of seasoned Chief Data Officer to drive AI and analytics strategy.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

loss ratios, underwriting, multi-policy discounts

3 terms

loss ratios financial

"Hippo's work with Progressive builds on Hippo's focused efforts to improve loss ratios"

Loss ratios measure how much an insurer pays out in claims compared with the premiums it collects, expressed as a percentage. Think of it like tracking how much a repair shop spends fixing customers’ cars versus the money received for service: a high loss ratio suggests underwriting or pricing problems and squeezes profit, while a low ratio suggests room for profit or more competitive pricing. Investors use it to gauge an insurer’s profitability, pricing adequacy and risk exposure.

underwriting financial

"through a disciplined, data-driven approach to underwriting."

Underwriting is the process where a financial institution agrees to buy and then resell new stocks or bonds to investors. It matters because it helps companies raise money quickly and smoothly, while the bank takes on the risk of selling those securities at the agreed price. Think of it like a booker guaranteeing to sell all tickets for a concert before opening the doors.

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multi-policy discounts financial

"offering its home protection with potential multi-policy discounts to consumers"

Multi-policy discounts are price reductions insurers give customers who buy two or more different types of insurance from the same company, such as home and auto. For investors, these discounts matter because they can boost customer retention and lower marketing costs like buying in bulk, but they also reduce average premium income per customer and can affect profit margins and growth if not balanced with underwriting and pricing strategies.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hippo Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HIPO) today announced a strategic distribution relationship with Progressive Insurance that began earlier this year. Under an agreement with Progressive Advantage Agency, Inc., Progressive's in-house agency, Hippo's homeowners insurance products have been added to Progressive's HomeQuote Explorer^® and are available both online and through Progressive's in house agents across eight states: Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Hippo gains access to Progressive's broad distribution by offering its home protection with potential multi-policy discounts to consumers shopping with Progressive.

"Progressive's strong focus on technology and serving the broad needs of its customers complement our proactive and tech-driven approach to home insurance," said Rick McCathron, President and CEO of Hippo. "Working with Progressive, Hippo can leverage data and technology to deliver more personalized coverage and a superior customer experience."

Hippo's work with Progressive builds on Hippo's focused efforts to improve loss ratios through a disciplined, data-driven approach to underwriting. The collaboration leverages Progressive's strong distribution capabilities and long track record of delivering an exemplary customer experience, while providing Hippo access to a large customer base aligned with its underwriting appetite.

"Across our property carriers, we prioritize our customers' needs, from personalized coverage selection to seamless experience from quote to claim," said Azadeh Hardiman, GM, Acquisition Experience Strategy at Progressive. "We're proud to work with organizations like Hippo that make it easier for homeowners to find the protection they need and receive the service they expect at every step."

The collaboration underscores Hippo's focus on growing a diversified portfolio through disciplined underwriting and continuous portfolio optimization, while expanding distribution with aligned third parties.

About Hippo

Hippo is a technology-native insurance group that uses its carrier platform to diversify risk across both personal and commercial lines. Through the Hippo Homeowners Insurance Program, the company applies deep industry expertise and advanced underwriting to deliver proactive, tailored coverage for homeowners. Hippo Holdings Inc. subsidiaries include Hippo Insurance Services, Spinnaker Insurance Company, Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company, and Wingsail Insurance Company. Hippo Insurance Services is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with products underwritten by various affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies. For more information, please visit http://www.hippo.com.

Contacts

Investors:
Charles Sebaski
investors@hippo.com

Press:
Mark Olson
press@hippo.com

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What states will Hippo (HIPO) be available through Progressive HomeQuote Explorer?

Hippo homeowners products are available through Progressive in eight states listed by the company. According to Hippo, those states are Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

How does the Hippo and Progressive (HIPO) relationship affect customer pricing or discounts?

The partnership enables potential multi-policy discounts for customers shopping with Progressive. According to Hippo, customers may access Hippo home protection combined with Progressive policies for bundled discount opportunities.

What distribution channels will carry Hippo (HIPO) products under the Progressive agreement?

Hippo products are added to Progressive's HomeQuote Explorer and are available both online and through Progressive in-house agents. According to Hippo, that includes Progressive's digital and agent channels across the eight states.

Does the Hippo (HIPO) deal with Progressive indicate changes to Hippo's underwriting strategy?

The collaboration supports Hippo's disciplined, data-driven underwriting and portfolio optimization approach. According to Hippo, the relationship builds on efforts to improve loss ratios through targeted underwriting practices.

When did Hippo (HIPO) start its distribution relationship with Progressive?

Hippo said the strategic distribution relationship with Progressive began earlier in 2026. According to Hippo, the arrangement was operational before the March 19, 2026 announcement and is active in the named states.