Hippo InsuranceReviews of hippo.com

I am extremely dissatisfied and concerned that my personal information has clearly been shared or sold without my consent. I am now being continuously contacted by multiple motor warranty and insurance companies, which indicates that my data has been distributed unlawfully. I have never given permission for my information to be processed, sold, or shared with third parties. This is a direct violation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), which protects consumers against exactly this type of abuse. This behaviour has resulted in ongoing unsolicited calls, amounting to harassment and a serious invasion of my privacy. I demand that: My personal information be immediately removed from all databases Full disclosure be provided on how my data was obtained and shared Confirmation that no further processing or distribution of my data will occur If this matter is not addressed urgently, I will escalate it to the Information Regulator and pursue further legal action. This is unacceptable and must be rectified immediately.

This company insured me for a year or two, no claims submitted, then dropped me for no good reason. I also tried to correct the policy for misinformation, sent it to them multiple times without resolution. For example, I have a 2-story house, but their paperwork lists a 1-story house. I am sure if a claim were made, they would find some excuse not to cover it!

HIPPO HOME INSURANCE........COMPANY LIKES TO CHARGE ITS CLIENTS HIGH DOLLARS . ....BECAUSE THEIR HOME IS IN A HIGH FIRE AREA....?AND JUST BECAUSE ....IF...DECIDE TO INSURE YOU....THEY KNOW. ..THEY HAVE YOUR AGREEMENT...BECAUSE NOBODY ELSE WILL INSURE YOU.....AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Update to HIPPO'S response claiming they don't use drones. Days after the drone incident, I received a laundry list from HIPPO of "hazards" on my property which could not be seen from the streetview. So how were these items observed? Did someone hop the solid fence that surrounds my entire property, or skydive into my backyard? Original Review: HIPPO IS THE PONZI SCHEME OF INSURANCE COMPANIES. I've owned my home for 27 yrs, never made a claim, EVER. I have perfect credit and my home is in excellent repair; new roof, earthquake retro-fitted, etc. I do not live in a flood or fire zone. I became a HIPPO customer 3 years ago. My last three annual premiums went from $1800, to $2300, with a renewal offer of $4000 for 2026. From start to finish, Hippo has been a nightmare. You can never get a live person when you need them and when you do, it sounds like an overseas call center clerk who never knows anything about your policy or insurance and barely speaks English. Shortly prior to my renewal, While entering my front door, I noticed a drone going all around my property, flying in between my house and my neighbors, right at my master bedroom window as if to peep inside, all around my backyard etc. The drone even taunted me by hovering in front of my face as if to say, "I see you". WHAT AN INVASION OF PRIVACY? I was never told this would happen. Had I been home, I would have likely been undressed and viewable through the window by the drone as my window blinds are often open since my neighbors don't have a view inside. Shortly after the drone-peeping expedition, I received a three page "offer" of renewal with three dozen "risk" concerns; "too many trees", "foliage too close to home" etc. That's when I started looking for a new provider. I found Kin Insurance. I was able to speak to a real agent who was knowledgeable about insurance and crafted my policy. After customizing my coverage, apples to apples comparison to Hippo - my Kin policy was $1764 vs Hippo's $4000. The underwriting process was simple. After agreeing to the policy and price, I used their app to complete the homeowner's property survey by uploading photos of the required key features of my home i.e. roof, house exterior etc. That's fair. They have a right to know who and what they're insuring, and photos protect me if I ever need to make a claim. Straightforward. No sneaky Peeping Tom tactics like Hippo. I highly recommend Kin. There is a reason they have a 4.8 star rating with over 7k reviewers. Adios, Hippo, Good Riddance!!

The worst insurance company for homeowners that I have ever dealt with I do not recommend this company to anybody else. Their reviews suck!!! And they are all true. The adjusters are the worst you buy insurance you expect to have coverage when it’s time to use it and then there’s no coverage. They tell you there’s coverage for access and they don’t even cover that please people read reviews before buying coverage through this company or any other company!!! Beware adjusters are just trying to save money for their bonuses. That’s why they don’t pay out at least that’s what an Adjuster friend told me… beware, beware, beware!!!

You have serious problems. First, I got a bait-and-switch price via cooperative quotes online. When I called the actual quoting insurer, the rate was much higher. Then I called Hippo, got a smartass person on the line who claimed that this isn't considered bait and switch because I did not actually buy anything and it only took 5 minutes of my time (i.e. no big deal to waste 5 min of a person's time). He then admitted that getting online comparative pricing for homeowners' insurance is a farce because the information from insurers on Hippo is often false, and he has experienced this many times before. You basically have a Hippo employee admitting to Hippo's lack of fidelity.

I had my Hippo mortgage insurance set to auto-renewal, and for a few years everything ran smoothly. But recently, Hippo completely changed the structure of my policy without properly notifying me. They added coverage that makes no sense—like condo insurance on a single-family home—and introduced new deductibles, including a separate roof deductible. They sent the update in the mail, but none of these major structural changes were clearly highlighted. I’ll admit I should have looked more closely at the fine print, but I never expected Hippo to handle something this important so poorly.

I had a fire in my house on August 9th and have been in a hotel for 164 days. I have made progress on demolition, content listing, and rebuild 30% of the time. The rest of the time is like walking in mud up to your armpits. I am not sure if the desk adjusters are incapable or unethical or both, but the process is inefficient and ineffective. If you have an insurance issue with Hippo don’t fool yourself that you can fight this on your own. Hire a public adjuster. Never use their preferred vendors. Better still find an alternative insurance provider.