Hippo Set to Join Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes

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Hippo Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HIPO) announced its inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index, effective June 27, 2022. This membership enhances visibility among institutional investors and broadens the company’s shareholder base. The Russell 3000® Index encompasses the largest U.S. stocks based on market capitalization, with over $12 trillion in assets benchmarked against these indexes. Hippo's proactive home protection model continues to position it as a leader in the insurance sector, offering coverage to over 80% of U.S. homeowners across 38 states.

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• Inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index increases visibility to institutional investors.
• Broadens Hippo's shareholder base, potentially enhancing stock liquidity.

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PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hippo Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HIPO), the home insurance group focused on proactive home protection, today announced that it is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000® Index at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 27, 2022, according to a preliminary list of additions posted by FTSE Russell.

Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks as of May 6, 2022, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the U.S. all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

“We’re pleased for Hippo to be included in the Russell 3000® Index, increasing our exposure to institutional investors and broadening our shareholder base,” said Rick McCathron, Hippo’s CEO and President. “Hippo continues to further its leadership in proactive home protection.”

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s U.S. indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.

For more information on the Russell 3000® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the “Russell Reconstitution” section on the FTSE Russell website.

About Hippo

Hippo’s goal is to make homes safer and better protected so customers spend less time worrying about the burdens of homeownership and more time enjoying their homes and the life within. Harnessing real-time data, smart home technology, and a growing suite of home services, we are creating the first integrated home protection platform. Hippo is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with offices in Austin and Dallas, Texas, and insurance products available to more than 80 percent of U.S. homeowners in 38 states. Hippo Insurance Services is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with commercial and personal lines products underwritten by various insurance companies. For more information, including licensing information, visit http://www.hippo.com.

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.

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Investors:

Cliff Gallant, VP of Investor Relations

investors@hippo.com

Press:

Mark Olson

press@hippo.com

Source: Hippo

FAQ

What does Hippo Holdings' inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index mean for investors?

Inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index increases visibility to institutional investors and broadens the shareholder base for Hippo Holdings (NYSE: HIPO).

When does Hippo Holdings join the Russell 3000® Index?

Hippo Holdings will join the Russell 3000® Index on June 27, 2022.

How many U.S. homeowners does Hippo serve?

Hippo provides insurance products to over 80% of U.S. homeowners across 38 states.

What is the significance of the Russell 3000® Index for Hippo Holdings?

Membership in the Russell 3000® Index signifies that Hippo is among the largest U.S. companies, which can attract more institutional investments.