From top-rated schools to an exceptional small business economy, the Green Mountain State is committed to providing all its residents the opportunity to thrive. In fact, Vermont was recently named the second-safest state in America by WalletHub and the third-best state to live in overall by CNBC.
If there’s one word to describe Vermont and Vermonters, it would be “independent.” The state gets its nickname from Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys, who fought to keep their neighbors at bay so that Vermont could become a free and independent state.
While Vermont is known as a rural state, more Vermonters have jobs in tech occupations and industries than any other business sector. In fact, Vermont’s tech business now provides a quarter of Vermont’s total employment.
But the bedrock of Vermont’s workforce is its community of small businesses. Vermonters pride themselves on their state-run programs and grants that incentivize people to open and run small businesses. So if you’re thinking of the best place to run your next entrepreneurial endeavor, look no further than Vermont.
While Vermont boasts relatively mild weather for much of the year, it does have long, cold winters with the occasional nor’easter. Unfortunately, the freezing rain and heavy snowfall can cause lots of problems, from the time-consuming hassle of removing it from your roof to an expensive, full-blown hazard. But rest assured, if we learn about a significant weather event happening in your area, we’ll take charge and reach out to you so you can prepare.
The median home value in Vermont is right around $224,000, which is just right for a state that loves its diverse workforce. Homeowners insurance in Vermont is similarly affordable at an average of $1,032 a year—$168 below the national average of $1,200.
Like most states, climate change is affecting what used to be predictable weather patterns in Vermont. Annual precipitation has increased by seven inches since 1965, and the number of days per year with rainfall of an inch or more has nearly doubled. Heavy rainfall events are expected to occur more often in the coming years, which increases the risk of flooding, wind damage, and power outages.
At Hippo, we believe that our customers deserve better and more modern home insurance. That’s why we offer customizable policies, streamlined coverage, and superior customer service. Tech-savvy Vermonters, take note: We use real-time data to keep policies current and make sure our Hippo customers are fully insured. By tailoring your home insurance policy to your needs, your lifestyle, and what’s most important to you, we’re proud to say that we often save our customers up to 25%.
Getting a quote is easy and takes just 60 seconds, and buying a policy is achievable in under 5 minutes. We’ll even help you switch from your existing provider.
Because even the most independent of us need a hand every now and again, Hippo’s attentive agents are available 24/7 to answer your questions, and you can access your Customer Portal day or night. In the event that you ever need to file a claim, we’ll assign you a dedicated Claims Concierge to guide you through the claims process from start to finish.
Hippo Insurance Services is excited about our move to Vermont. If you’re ready for smarter home insurance, get a 60-second quote now or give us a call at (877) 838-8866. Our agents are standing by to help you discover what Hippo can do for the Green State.
