Hippo report shows 22% of homeowners still carry debt from out-of-pocket weather damage repairs

• Hippo Holdings published its 2026 Extreme Weather Report, flagging persistent household debt tied to weather-related home repairs.
• Survey of 1,047 U.S. homeowners found nearly 60% reported weather damage in three years; 50% paid out of pocket.
• About 22% of those paying out of pocket still carry repair-related debt; 71% of that group has held it for at least two years.
• Nearly 80% lack savings or DIY ability for an unexpected weather repair; 34% said it would cause significant stress.
• Coverage confusion remains a cost driver: 39% mistakenly believed damage was covered; 19% paid out of pocket as a result.

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