Hippo Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Hippo (NYSE: HIPO) reported consolidated financial results for Q2 2022, reflecting a robust position with a Gross Loss Ratio of 78%, showing substantial year-over-year improvement. The company has increased its full-year guidance for the Gross Loss Ratio to below 90% and anticipates total gross premium (TGP) growth of 29% year-over-year. Cash and investments stood at $732M at the end of June 2022. Hippo will host an Investor Day on September 6, 2022, to discuss its financial outlook and strategy.

Positive

• Gross Loss Ratio improved to 78%
• Full-year guidance for Gross Loss Ratio raised to below 90%
• 29% year-over-year TGP growth in Q2 2022
• Cash and investments of $732M at June 30, 2022
• Entered new markets: New York, Massachusetts, North Carolina

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• None.

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hippo, (NYSE: HIPO), the home insurance group focused on proactive home protection, today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months that ended June 30, 2022.

Complete financial results and updated full year guidance for 2022 can be found in the company's shareholder letter in the Investor Relations section of Hippo’s website at https://investors.hippo.com.

“We closed the first half of 2022 in a strong position with continued growth, geographic expansion and Gross Loss Ratio improvement,” said Hippo President and CEO Rick McCathron. “Our target markets are responding positively to our proactive approach to home protection, and we are proud to improve our full year guidance for Gross Loss Ratio from 100% to below 90% as we work to accelerate our timeline to profitability.”

Hippo will hold an Investor Day on September 6, 2022, beginning at 9 a.m. EDT, in New York City as an in-person event. CEO and President Rick McCathron, Executive Chairman and Co-founder Assaf Wand, and CFO Stewart Ellis, will host a series of presentations, along with Q&A, highlighting Hippo’s financial outlook, operating strategy and plans for delivering upon the company’s vision of protecting the joy of home ownership.

Second Quarter Highlights

Improving Quarterly Gross Loss Ratio

• 78% Gross Loss Ratio
• Substantial YoY improvement
• Improving guidance to below 90% for the full year 2022

Continued Strong TGP Growth

• 29% YoY growth in Q2 ‘22
• Reducing full year guidance to $790-810 million, still up over 30% from 2021
• Entered New York, Massachusetts, and North Carolina

Premium Retention Stable

• 87% premium retention
• Rate increases averaging in high teens

Strong Financial Position

• $732M cash and investments at June 30, 2022
• Spinnaker A- Rating (AM Best)

Conference Call and Webcast Information
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022
Time: 05:00 p.m. Eastern Time/ 02:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Dial-in: 833 927 1758 (U.S.) / +1 929-526-1599 (International)
Conf ID: 228716
Webcast: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/366012298

A replay of the webcast will be made available after the call in the investor relations section of the company’s website at https://investors.hippo.com/.

Information about Key Operating Metrics

We define gross loss ratio expressed as a percentage, as the ratio of the gross losses and loss adjustment expenses, to the gross earned premium. We define TGP as the aggregate written premium placed across all of our business platforms for the period presented. We measure TGP as it reflects the volume of our business irrespective of choices related to how we structure our reinsurance treaties, the amount of risk we retain on our own balance sheet, or the amount of business written in our capacity as an MGA, agency, or as an insurance carrier/reinsurer.

Forward-looking statement safe harbor

Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of financial results and other operating and performance metrics, our business strategy, the quality of our products and services, and the potential growth of our business. These statements are based on the current expectations of Hippo’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions, and many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Hippo. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including our ability to achieve or maintain profitability in the future; our ability to retain and expand our customer base and grow our business, including our builder network; our ability to manage growth effectively; risks relating to Hippo’s brand and brand reputation; denial of claims or our failure to accurately and timely pay claims; the effects of intense competition in the segments of the insurance industry in which we operate; the availability and adequacy of reinsurance, including at current coverage, limits or pricing; our ability to underwrite risks accurately and charge competitive yet profitable rates to our customers, and the sufficiency of the analytical models we use to assess and predict exposure to catastrophe losses; risks related to our proprietary technology and our digital platform; outages or interruptions or delays in services provided by our third party providers, including our data vendor; risks related to our intellectual property; the seasonal and cyclical nature of our business; the effects of severe weather events and other natural or man-made catastrophes, including the effects of climate change, global pandemics, and terrorism; continued disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic; any overall decline in economic activity; and the effects of existing or new legal or regulatory requirements on our business, including with respect to maintenance of risk-based capital and financial strength ratings, data privacy and cybersecurity, and the insurance industry generally. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Hippo does not presently know, or that Hippo currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Hippo’s expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Hippo anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Hippo’s assessments to change. However, while Hippo may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Hippo specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Hippo’s assessments of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

About Hippo

Hippo is protecting the joy of homeownership, helping to safeguard customers’ most important financial asset by harnessing the power of real-time data, smart home technology, and a growing suite of home services to deliver proactive home protection.

Hippo Holdings Inc. operating subsidiaries include Hippo Insurance Services, Hippo Home Care, First Connect Insurance Services, Spinnaker Insurance Company, Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company, and Mainsail 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, including licensing details, visit http://www.hippo.com.

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FAQ

What were Hippo's Q2 2022 financial results?

Hippo reported a Gross Loss Ratio of 78% in Q2 2022 and a 29% year-over-year growth in total gross premium.

What is Hippo's updated guidance for Gross Loss Ratio?

Hippo improved its full-year guidance for Gross Loss Ratio to below 90%.

When is Hippo's Investor Day?

Hippo's Investor Day is scheduled for September 6, 2022.

How much cash and investments does Hippo have?

Hippo reported cash and investments of $732 million as of June 30, 2022.