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About the Role

Hippo is seeking a Senior Innovation Manager to identify and evaluate emerging technologies, vendors, and partnerships within the InsurTech and adjacent industries. This role involves scanning the market, translating findings into actionable business recommendations, and partnering with leadership to drive innovation that addresses real business needs.

Responsibilities

• Own Hippo's ongoing view of the InsurTech and adjacent-industry landscape — tracking emerging vendors, technologies, data sources, and startups relevant to underwriting, claims, distribution, and customer experience
• Build and maintain a structured pipeline of innovation opportunities (vendors, partnerships, data providers, tools) with clear evaluation criteria and business relevance
• Proactively source and vet new vendors and partners; run initial diligence (capabilities, data quality, pricing, integration complexity, competitive differentiation) before looping in stakeholders
• Partner directly with leadership and department heads (Underwriting, Claims, Product, Data Science, Distribution) to understand their priorities and surface innovations that address real business needs
• Translate market scans and vendor research into clear, decision-ready recommendations — memos, briefings, and comparison frameworks that leadership can act on quickly
• Monitor industry data sources, research reports, conferences, and competitor moves to maintain Hippo's awareness of where the market is heading
• Manage relationships with a network of vendors, InsurTech scouts, VCs, and industry contacts to maintain early visibility into emerging opportunities
• Track and report on the innovation pipeline — what's been evaluated, what's in progress, what's been piloted, and outcomes — to keep leadership informed on ROI and progress
• Represent Hippo at relevant industry events, conferences, and vendor briefings as the eyes and ears of the organization on emerging trends
• Partner closely with the Chief of Staff and, as needed, the CEO's office to keep executive leadership current on the innovation landscape and to align scouting priorities with company-wide strategic initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in insurance, InsurTech, or a related technology/data industry, with meaningful exposure to underwriting, claims, or insurance operations
• Demonstrated experience evaluating vendors, technologies, or data partnerships and translating findings into business recommendations
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable digging into vendor capabilities, data quality, and competitive positioning without needing a research team to do it for you
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to brief senior leadership clearly and concisely
• A demonstrated network or track record of staying plugged into industry trends, startups, and emerging technology (via conferences, VC relationships, industry publications, etc.)
• Highly self-directed; proven ability to manage ambiguous, self-initiated work as an individual contributor at a senior level
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Underwriting, Claims, Product, and Data Science stakeholders

Skills

• InsurTech
• Insurance
• Technology
• Data Analysis
• Vendor Evaluation
• Partnership Management
• Competitive Intelligence
• Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Self-directed Work
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Location

• Austin, TX
• Morristown, NJ

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• Senior
• 5+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $147,000 - $220,000

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options
• 100% covered dental and vision for you and your family
• Wellness program that rewards healthy habits
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Equity compensation
• Training and internal career growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Snacks and drinks available
• Catered lunches for onsite employees

About the Company

• Hippo was built on a promise: make homeownership effortless. Nearly a decade later, that mission still drives us. We use technology and data to help our customers stay ahead of problems and protect what matters most.
• Today, that same tech-native approach powers our work beyond homeowners. Hippo operates as a diversified carrier platform, partnering with MGAs to deliver tailored program solutions that help them grow and deliver better customer experiences.
• Behind that work is a team that values ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• If you're energized by building what's next, we'd love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity

• Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Hippo's applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant's disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo's People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.