Arturo Teams with Hippo for 'Real-Time' Property Info

What began as an assignment to the research and development team at American Family Insurance Co. now stands alone as an independent company and today announced its first major customer. Arturu, a Chicago-based insurtech startup launched by American Family three years ago, said in a press release that it has penned a deal with Hippo Insurance to provide "real-time" analytics on property characteristics. "Hippo's partnership with Arturo has allowed us to pre-fill very valuable property data and information directly into the customer's application including roof material, pool presence, and more," stated Michael Gulla, senior director of underwriting at Hippo. "These insights streamline the client's onboarding process, while helping us define a highly accurate initial rating and top-quality underwriting requirements." Hippo, based in Mountain View, California, began working with Arturo from its very start as an insurance provider, and even before Arturo became a company.