Hippo Holdings Inc, a US property and casualty insurance company that combines insurance with technology-driven risk management, has entered into an expanded partnership with Accelerant, a provider of a data-led risk exchange platform for the specialty insurance sector.
As part of the agreement, effective from 1 July 2026, with the full programme launching on 1 October 2026, Hippo Holdings will become the fronting carrier for more than $500 million in annual gross written premiums across Accelerant’s US portfolio during 2027.
Announcing the partnership, Hippo Holdings said the arrangement is expected to support the company’s growth ambitions while broadening its presence in the specialty insurance market.
Rick McCathron, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hippo Holdings, commented: “We are built to move decisively when the right opportunity presents itself, and this is one of those moments. Accelerant operates a data and technology platform that makes specialty insurance work better for the entire insurance value chain, and that same philosophy drives how we are growing Hippo. With this agreement in place, we expect to achieve our $2 billion gross written premium target in 2027, a full year ahead of plan.”
Hippo Holdings said the enhanced partnership forms part of its wider strategy to develop a more balanced insurance portfolio through disciplined underwriting and ongoing portfolio optimisation.
The company said participation in Accelerant’s Risk Exchange will provide access to the platform’s specialty insurance portfolio, risk selection technology, analytical capabilities, wider distribution channels and reinsurance links through Accelerant’s Risk Capital Partners. Hippo Holdings also noted that the agreement extends an existing relationship between the two companies established in 2025.
Commenting on the expanded collaboration, Jeff Radke, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Accelerant, added: “The partnership with Hippo strengthens the Accelerant Risk Exchange for our Members and the insureds. What began as a strong working relationship has grown into an exciting partnership and provides the best MGAs continued runway for profitable growth.”
