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# Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & AI Compliance Manager at Hippo Insurance

- **Company:** Hippo Insurance
- **Location:** Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Morristown, NJ
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/hippo70/jobs/8861834002?gh_jid=8861834002

## Job description

Title:  Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & AI Compliance Manager

Location: Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Morristown, NJ (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Sr. Enterprise Compliance Director

About Hippo:

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.

About You:

You are a compliance professional who lives at the intersection of data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance. You're not necessarily an attorney, but you know how to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, operational compliance programs, and you know when an issue needs to go to Legal for interpretation or sign-off. You've built or matured compliance programs against frameworks like the CCPA/CPRA and other state privacy laws, the TCPA and related marketing rules, the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500), the NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law, and emerging AI regulations (e.g., Colorado AI Act, EU AI Act, NAIC AI model bulletins). You're as comfortable running day-to-day privacy operations, working a live security incident alongside InfoSec, or writing a quarterly report for a board committee as you are designing the program those activities live in. Insurance industry experience is a strong plus, since you understand the regulatory overlay carriers and producers face beyond standard corporate compliance. You're detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple regulatory threads at once, and skilled at partnering across Legal, Security, Engineering, Marketing, and the business to keep Hippo ahead of a fast-moving regulatory landscape.

What You'll Do:

- Privacy Program Build & Ownership: Design, build, and run Hippo's enterprise data privacy compliance program, maturing it from today's operational footing into a documented, auditable program: governance and accountability structure, data inventory and records of processing, privacy impact assessment process, policy framework, program metrics, and a regulatory change management process covering CCPA/CPRA, other state privacy laws, and insurance-specific privacy requirements (e.g., GLBA and state insurance privacy laws)
- Privacy Operations & Consumer Rights: Own Hippo's privacy mailbox and consumer rights request process end to end: intake, verification, tracking, and timely response to access, deletion, correction, and opt-out requests, with documentation sufficient to withstand regulatory scrutiny
- Marketing & Advertising Compliance: Own compliance for marketing and outreach channels, including TCPA/telemarketing and SMS consent requirements (CTIA messaging standards, consent capture and logging, opt-out handling), CAN-SPAM, and website tracking technologies (cookies, pixels, session replay) and consent management; partner with Marketing and Growth teams on campaign and disclosure review
- Cybersecurity Regulatory Compliance: Support compliance with insurance-specific cybersecurity regulations (NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500, NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law and state adoptions) and general frameworks (e.g., NIST); support annual certifications, risk assessments, and regulatory exams and audits, and maintain required documentation
- Cyber Event Handling: Partner with Information Security on the triage, investigation, containment, and resolution of cyber events; own the compliance workstream for each event, including documentation, materiality and notification analysis support (state breach statutes, NYDFS 72-hour reporting), and remediation tracking, escalating legal determinations to counsel
- AI Governance & Compliance: Build and maintain Hippo's AI compliance framework, including use case intake, risk assessment, inventory, and monitoring for AI/ML systems across the business; track state, federal, and international AI regulation relevant to insurance (algorithmic accountability, AI in underwriting, claims, and pricing, model governance requirements)
- Vendor & Third-Party Risk: Conduct privacy and data-protection reviews of vendors and third-party service providers, support the data processing agreement process with Legal, and partner with InfoSec on third-party security diligence, including NYDFS Section 500.11 TPSP requirements
- Policies, Standards & Training: Draft, maintain, and operationalize internal policies, standards, and procedures for data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI use, and develop and deliver company-wide training and awareness on those policies, in coordination with the Sr. Enterprise Compliance Director and Legal
- Regulatory Liaison Support: Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for regulatory inquiries, exams, and audits touching privacy, cyber, and AI, coordinating responses and escalating legal interpretation questions to attorney oversight
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Legal, Information Security, Engineering, Marketing, and business units to embed privacy, security, and AI compliance requirements into products, processes, and vendor relationships

Must Haves:

- 5+ years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, and/or AI governance compliance within a regulated industry, including hands-on operational experience (consumer rights requests, incident response, marketing compliance), not just policy work
- Bachelor's degree; one or more relevant certifications strongly preferred: CIPP/US, CIPM, or CIPT (IAPP privacy certifications), AIGP (IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional), CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CDPSE
- Demonstrated experience building or significantly maturing a privacy or compliance program, not solely running an established one
- Working knowledge of key privacy, marketing, and cybersecurity regulatory frameworks (CCPA/CPRA and other state privacy laws, TCPA, GLBA, NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500, NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law)
- Familiarity with the emerging AI regulatory landscape and how it applies to insurance use cases (underwriting, claims, pricing, customer service)
- Experience supporting security incident response and breach notification analysis in partnership with information security and legal teams
- Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing reporting for senior management, board, or committee audiences
- Experienced working in close partnership with legal counsel and knows when to escalate for legal interpretation
- Strong program and project management skills; able to manage multiple regulatory workstreams simultaneously
- Technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and platforms (privacy management, consent management, and GRC tooling a plus)

Nice to Haves:

- Insurance industry experience strongly preferred (P&C a plus)

Benefits and Perks:

Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:

- Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Equity - This position is eligible for equity compensation
- Training and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
- Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Hippo Habitat - Snacks and drinks available and catered lunches for onsite employees

The Morristown, NJ base pay range for this role is $120,000 - $179,500. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, location, business needs and market demands.

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. https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hippo-document-prod/legal+/HIPPO-HRPrivacyNotice.pdf

## About Hippo Insurance

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hippo Insurance is a technology-native insurance group that uses data, AI, and smart home technology to provide proactive, modern homeowners insurance and operates as a diversified carrier platform.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: HIPO)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Assaf Wand, Eyal Navon

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Insurance (Property & Casualty, Homeowners)
- **Target Customers**: B2C (Homeowners), B2B (Managing General Agents via carrier platform)
- **Mission Statement**: To protect what matters most and make homeownership effortless by helping customers stay ahead of problems.

## Products & Services
- **Hippo Homeowners Insurance**: A modern, data-driven home insurance policy offering enhanced coverage for computers, home office equipment, appliances, electronics, and service lines. Includes proactive home care services.
- **Smart Home Program**: Complimentary smart home devices (e.g., leak sensors) provided to policyholders to prevent damage, often paired with discounts.
- **Carrier Platform (Spinnaker Insurance Company)**: A diversified insurance platform that partners with MGAs to deliver tailored program solutions, helping them grow and improve customer experiences. Subsidiaries include Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company and Wingsail Insurance Company.

## Market Standing
- **Market Cap**: ~$221 million (as of mid-2026)
- **Key Financial Metrics (Q1 2026)**:
    - Revenue: $122 million (+10% YoY)
    - Gross Written Premium: $332 million (+58% YoY)
    - Net Income: $7 million (vs. a Net Loss of $48 million in Q1 2025)
    - Combined Ratio: 99.5% (improved 60 points YoY)
- **Total Funding (Private)**: $1.26 billion (including a $150M Series E led by FinTLV, valuing the company at $1.5B)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Felicis, Lennar Corporation, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, FinTLV, and a strategic distribution partnership with Progressive and Westwood.
- **Growth Signals**: 58% GWP growth in Q1 2026, achieved profitability (Net Income positive), significant improvement in underwriting results, AI-powered transformation across claims and underwriting, and expanded distribution network.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Tech-Native Platform**: A modern, cloud-based infrastructure that enables data-driven underwriting, AI-powered claims processing, and proactive risk mitigation (smart home devices), differentiating it from legacy insurers.
- **Diversified Carrier Model**: Operates as both a direct-to-consumer insurer and a platform for other MGAs (via Spinnaker), spreading risk and creating multiple revenue streams.
- **Strategic Distribution**: Exclusive partnerships with Progressive and Westwood provide a large, tech-enabled distribution network that is difficult to replicate.
- **Proactive vs. Reactive**: Focuses on preventing claims (e.g., leak detection) rather than just paying them, leading to better loss ratios and customer satisfaction.

## Strategic Focus
- **Profitable Growth**: After years of growth-at-all-costs, Hippo is now laser-focused on underwriting profitability, as evidenced by the 60-point improvement in combined ratio to 99.5%.
- **AI Transformation**: Leveraging AI across claims, services, and underwriting to drive efficiency, support growth, and increase profitability.
- **Distribution Expansion**: Deepening partnerships with Progressive and Westwood to scale the homeowners product through multiple channels.
- **Platform Diversification**: Growing the carrier platform (Spinnaker) to reduce reliance on direct-to-consumer channels and enter new lines of business.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a team of "builders, problem solvers, and forward-thinkers" with values centered on ownership, innovation, collaboration, and embracing diverse ideas.
- **Hybrid Work Model**: The company operates a hybrid model, emphasizing "the best of both worlds"—in-office collaboration with the freedom to work remotely. Key hubs include San Jose, CA (HQ); Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; and Morristown, NJ.
- **Compensation & Equity**: Employees are granted RSUs (Restricted Stock Units), making them stakeholders in the company's financial success.
- **Benefits**:
    - **Health**: Competitive medical, dental, vision coverage with wellness rewards.
    - **Time Off**: Flexible paid time off.
    - **Family**: Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
    - **Perks**: Complimentary snacks and lunches from local restaurants, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, and company outings.
    - **Learning**: Dedicated coaching and skill-building programs.
- **Engineering & Data Focus**: Strong emphasis on data, analytics, and engineering (roles like Senior Application Security Engineer, Data Governance Lead, and Actuarial Data Science Manager are prominent). The Chief Data and Analytics Officer is a key executive.
- **Workforce**: ~375 employees, with a notable presence in Poland, South Africa, Israel, and the Philippines. Employee rating on LinkedIn is 3.7/5.0.

## Sources
1. [Hippo.com Careers Page](https://www.hippo.com/careers)
2. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hippo-insurance)
3. [Built In Profile](https://builtin.com/company/hippo-insurance)
4. [Hippo Q1 2026 Financial Results (Investor Relations)](https://investors.hippo.com/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx)
5. [Hippo Homepage](https://www.hippo.com/)
6. [SEC Filings / Market Data (via Yahoo Finance / Google Finance)]

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