Insurtech Hippo has teamed up with Spinnaker Insurance Company in a bid to bring its smart home coverage to 60% of the US by the end of 2018. The company is currently testing out an app that will allow users to check their insurance status and make payments for services like car insurance, dental care or even pet insurance. California-based Hippo will use Spinnaker's platform to deliver its home and condo insurance products, with Texas homeowners expected to be the first to benefit after the start-up launched its products there last month.
Insurtech Hippo has teamed up with Spinnaker Insurance Company in a bid to bring its smart home coverage to 60% of the US by the end of 2018. Spinnaker can offer products in 46 states and jurisdictions, targeting underserved markets. California-based Hippo will use Spinnaker's platform to deliver its home and condo insurance products, with Texas homeowners expected to be the first to benefit after the start-up launched its products there last month.