Hippo Holdings Inc, a U.S. property and casualty insurer that combines insurance with technology-driven risk management, has entered into an expanded partnership with Accelerant. Accelerant is a provider of data-led risk exchange platforms for the specialty insurance sector.
As part of the agreement, which is effective July 1, 2026, with the full program launching on October 1, 2026, Hippo Holdings will become the leading carrier for Accelerant’s U.S. portfolio with annual gross premiums exceeding $500 million in 2027.
Announcing the partnership, Hippo Holdings said the arrangement is expected to support the company’s growth objectives while expanding its presence in the specialty insurance market.
Rick McCathron, President and CEO of Hippo Holdings, commented: “When the right opportunities arise, we act decisively, and this is one of them. Accelrant operates a data and technology platform that enables specialty insurance to better serve the entire insurance value chain, and the same philosophy drives us to grow Hippo. With this agreement, we expect to achieve our goal of $2 billion in total written premiums in 2027, a full year ahead of schedule.”
Hippo Holdings said the enhanced partnership is part of its wider strategy to develop a more balanced insurance portfolio through disciplined underwriting and ongoing portfolio optimization.
Participation in Accelerant’s Risk Exchange will provide the platform’s specialty insurance portfolio, risk selection technology, analytical capabilities, broader distribution channels and reinsurance links through Accelerant’s Risk Capital Partners, the company said. Hippo Holdings also noted that the agreement extends the existing relationship established between the two companies in 2025.
Commenting on the expanded collaboration, Accelerant Chairman and CEO Jeff Radke added: “Partnering with Hippo strengthens the Accelerant risk exchange for our members and insureds. What began as a strong working relationship has grown into an exciting partnership and provides MGA with the best continued runway for profitable growth.”
