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Hippo Homeowners Insurance Review 2024
Lead Writer | Home insurance, renters insurance, pet insurance
Sarah Schlichter is a NerdWallet authority on homeowners, renters and pet insurance. Prior to joining NerdWallet, she spent more than 15 years in digital media as a writer, editor and spokesperson. Sarah enjoys delving into complicated topics and helping readers understand the ins and outs of their insurance coverage. She lives in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
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Caitlin Constantine is an assigning editor at NerdWallet, focusing on homeowners, renters and pet insurance. She has more than 15 years of experience in digital media, including as the deputy managing editor at The Penny Hoarder and as a digital producer for a 24/7 news station based in the Tampa Bay area. Caitlin enjoys exploring the ways technology can help people become better informed about the world. She currently lives outside Asheville, North Carolina.
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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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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.
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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