Hippo Hldgs Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hippo (NYSE: HIPO), a home insurance group, has appointed William Malone as Vice President, Head of Agency. Malone, a 25-year industry veteran, will lead Hippo's sales, account management, and customer support functions. He brings extensive experience in agent sales and support teams across various insurance settings and product lines.

Simultaneously, Hippo announced the departure of Yuval Harry, a long-time executive who played a important role in the company's growth and transition to a publicly traded entity. Harry, who joined Hippo in 2018, most recently led the Hippo Agency, overseeing sales, account management, and customer support teams.

Hippo's President and CEO, Rick McCathron, expressed enthusiasm for Malone's appointment and gratitude for Harry's contributions to the company's development.

Hippo (NYSE: HIPO) announced the expansion of its New Homes Program in California, Florida, and Texas, aiming to provide insurance access for nearly 50,000 additional new homes by year-end. The program offers lower premiums for new homes, with potential savings of up to 69% in California, 42% in Florida, and 56% in Texas compared to existing home policies. Perry Homes and Van Daele Homes have joined the program, which simplifies the underwriting process and offers lower deductibles. Hippo's solution streamlines the closing process for sales teams, lenders, and homebuyers by automating evidence of insurance. The company plans to expand partnerships and access to new home insurance solutions in other states.

Hippo (NYSE: HIPO) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing significant improvements in key metrics. Revenue increased 88% YoY to $90 million, while Total Generated Premium (TGP) grew 20% YoY. The company's focus on reducing volatility in its homeowners program led to a substantial reduction in catastrophic losses. Hippo's HHIP Q2 gross loss ratio improved by 94 percentage points YoY to 84%, and the Net Loss Ratio improved by 475 percentage points YoY to 113%.

The company achieved substantial operating leverage, with Sales & Marketing, Technology & Development, and General & Administrative expenses collectively declining from 120% of revenue a year ago to 46% in Q2. Net loss attributable to Hippo decreased by 62% YoY to $41 million, and Adjusted EBITDA loss reduced by 72% YoY to $25 million. Hippo maintains a strong financial position with $491 million in cash and investments, excluding restricted cash.

Hippo (NYSE: HIPO), a home insurance group focused on proactive home protection, has announced that it will release its second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024, before the market opens. The company will host a conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors at 8am ET/5am PT on the same day.

A shareholder letter containing the financial results will be available in the investor relations section of Hippo's website prior to the conference call. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing +1 833 470 1428 or using global dial-in numbers, with the access code 478361. A webcast of the call will also be available, and a replay will be accessible in the investor relations section of the company's website after the event.

Hippo (NYSE: HIPO) reported its first quarter 2024 financial results, highlighting an accelerating growth with total generated premium up 20% YoY, revenue up 114%, and improved loss ratios. The company showed substantial operating leverage with declining expenses and improved Adjusted EBITDA. Cash and investments rose to $511 million, marking the first cash flow positive quarter. Hippo's financial strength is reflected in its Spinnaker surplus of $197 million. The company continues its growth trajectory with confidence in expected profitability moving forward.