Hippo executive reports tax-withholding share disposal

Hippo Holdings Inc. executive Michael Stienstra, GM & Chief Insurance, reported a tax-related share disposition.

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Hippo Holdings Inc. executive Michael Stienstra, GM & Chief Insurance, reported a tax-related share disposition. On February 15, 2026, 2,752 shares of common stock were transferred at $28.5919 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations. After this transaction, he directly owned 68,529 common shares, which the filing states include 31,502 restricted stock units (RSUs).

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 2,752 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Stienstra Michael

Role GM & Chief Insurance, HHIP

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	2,752	$28.5919	$79K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 68,529 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Includes 31,502 RSUs.

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What insider transaction did Hippo Holdings (HIPO) report for Michael Stienstra?

Hippo Holdings reported that executive Michael Stienstra disposed of 2,752 common shares in a tax-withholding transaction. The shares were transferred on February 15, 2026, at $28.5919 per share to cover tax obligations tied to equity compensation.

Was the Hippo Holdings (HIPO) insider transaction an open-market sale?

No, the filing describes the transaction as a tax-withholding disposition, coded “F” by the SEC. This means shares were delivered to cover exercise price or tax liability, not sold as a discretionary open-market trade by the executive.

How many Hippo Holdings (HIPO) shares does Michael Stienstra own after the transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Michael Stienstra directly owned 68,529 Hippo Holdings common shares. The filing notes that this figure includes 31,502 restricted stock units (RSUs), which are stock-based awards that typically vest over time subject to conditions.

What does transaction code “F” mean in the Hippo Holdings (HIPO) Form 4?

Transaction code “F” signifies payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, 2,752 Hippo Holdings common shares were used to satisfy tax withholding requirements associated with equity compensation, rather than being sold on the open market.

What role does Michael Stienstra hold at Hippo Holdings (HIPO)?

According to the filing, Michael Stienstra serves as GM & Chief Insurance, HHIP at Hippo Holdings. His Form 4 reports a tax-withholding disposition of company shares, reflecting equity compensation management rather than a standard open-market stock sale.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/18/2026 - 07:03 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Stienstra Michael

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O HIPPO HOLDINGS INC., 1 ALMADEN BLVD

(Street)

SAN JOSE

95113

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hippo Holdings Inc. [ HIPO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	GM & Chief Insurance, HHIP

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/15/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/15/2026		F		2,752	D	$28.5919	68,529⁽¹⁾	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 31,502 RSUs.

Remarks:

	/s /Guy Zeltser, Attorney-in-Fact for Michael Stienstra	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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