About Hippo
Hippo has grown from its launch in 2007 to become one of the leading digital quote comparison platforms in South Africa, helping Mzansi find better deals on insurance and other financial products.
- We provide approximately 1 million quotes every year, helping hundreds of thousands of customers.
- People who compare their car insurance on Hippo save an average of R539* per month.
- South Africans who compare multiple products (one of which being Car Insurance) with Hippo save an average of R1208* per month.
- We have partnered with 12 of South Africa’s leading Car Insurance providers and 11 trusted Medical Aid Schemes and many other providers and lenders across multiple product categories.
- We’re an authorised financial service provider (FSP 16357) regulated to ensure we meet the highest standards across our insurance and financial products.
- Our service is absolutely free. We are here to find you the best deal across all our products.
* Based on independent research by Kaufman Levin & Associates 2025.
What We Do and How We Do It
Hippo.co.za empowers South Africans to save money on essential expenses through our seamless, hassle-free comparison platform. By reducing the effort of buying and managing insurance, we enable users to focus on the things they love
Using our own comparison technology, Hippo helps people compare insurance, medical and money products in just 2 minutes. Our comparisons allow our users to see price as well as features and benefits of the products we offer.
Who We’re Part Of
Hippo is proud to be part of Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH). TIH owns and operates several leading insurance brands including Auto & General, Budget Insurance, Dialdirect, 1st for Women, and Virseker.
Although we fall within the TIH group, we maintain complete independence and impartiality in our comparison results. We never favour any brands as our search results are ordered by price and features alone. The prices and benefits are set by each financial service provider. As an independent comparison platform, we're committed to always being unbiased and helping you find the best deal, regardless of which provider offers it.
We are always trying to add more brands for our customers. If you don’t see a brand, that’s their decision.
International Network
The BGL Group, part of the greater TIH family, operates comparison websites across the globe including Compare the Market UK, Compare the Market Australia and LesFurets.com in France.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to make financial decision-making quick and easy for every South African, helping you find deals that suit your needs and your budget.
Before Hippo launched, consumers had to call around for hours trying to find the cheapest quote. We changed that by bringing South Africa's first insurance comparison website to market, and we continue to keep that promise, of helping you save time and money.
In 2025, independent research done by KLA found that our customers saved on average R1208 per month* by comparing multiple products (including Car Insurance) with us.
What Products Does Hippo Compare?
We compare a broad range of products across insurance, financial services, and utilities:
Insurance
Car Insurance ·
Home Insurance ·
Building Insurance ·
Motorcycle Insurance ·
Pet Insurance ·
Travel Insurance ·
Life Insurance ·
Funeral Cover ·
Business Insurance
Medical
Medical Aid ·
Medical Insurance ·
Gap Cover
Vehicle (Value Added Products)
Motor Warranty ·
Service Plans ·
Scratch and Dent Cover ·
Tyre and Rim Cover ·
Vehicle Tracking
Money & Connectivity
Personal Loans ·
Debt Counselling ·
Debt Consolidation ·
Home Fibre
Our Partners
We work with a large, trusted panel of insurers and financial service providers so you can compare options in one place. Every partner is a licensed insurer or FSP, and you can verify their regulatory status using the FSCA register.
Our trusted partners include:
1Life Insurance · 1st for Women · Absa · Auto & General · Beame · Bestmed · Bonitas · Budget Insurance · Capital Legacy · DebtBusters · Dialdirect · Different Life · Discovery Health · Dotsure · Fedhealth · Genric · Hepstar Travel Insurance · Hippo Advisory Services · Iwyze · Keyhealth · King Price · Medihelp · Medshield · MiWay · Momentum Health · Momentum Life · Netstar · Nedbank · Old Mutual · Oneplan · Pineapple · Profmed · Simply Life · Total Risk Administrators · Tracker · Virseker
How Hippo Makes Money
Our comparison platform is free to use. When you compare with us and then purchase from a provider on our panel, that provider pays us a fee.
We do not mark-up deals, the price remains the same, or less whether you sign up through us, or go directly through an insurer.
We never favour any brands in our comparison results. All quotes are ordered by price alone, ensuring you always see the most competitive options first.
How Hippo is Regulated
Hippo Comparative Services (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial service provider regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Our FSP number is 16357.
You can confirm our status and credentials on the FSCA Register.
Regulatory Information:
Company Name: Hippo Comparative Services (Pty) Ltd
FSP Number: 16357
Registered Address: Block A, Steyn City Capital Park, Erling Road, Riverglen, Dainfern, 2191
Join the Millions Who Have Saved With Hippo
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people use Hippo to make confident choices on their insurance, utilities, and financial products. We bring together market-leading providers and present the facts so you can decide - quickly and with confidence.
Contact Us
How to contact Hippo
Address: Block A, Steyn City Capital Park, Erling Road, Riverglen, Dainfern, 2191
Online: Visit our Contact Us page for support
Social Media: Facebook · LinkedIn · X (Twitter) · YouTube · TikTok · Instagram
How We Contact You
We'll only contact you if you've requested quotes or given consent. You can change your preferences or unsubscribe at any time. We may reach out via email or phone to provide quotes and product information.
What We Do and How We Do It
Hippo.co.za empowers South Africans to save money on essential expenses through our seamless, hassle-free comparison platform. By reducing the effort of buying and managing insurance, we enable users to focus on the things they love
Using our own comparison technology, Hippo helps people compare insurance, medical and money products in just 2 minutes. Our comparisons allow our users to see price as well as features and benefits of the products we offer.
Who We’re Part Of
Hippo is proud to be part of Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH). TIH owns and operates several leading insurance brands including Auto & General, Budget Insurance, Dialdirect, 1st for Women, and Virseker.
Although we fall within the TIH group, we maintain complete independence and impartiality in our comparison results. We never favour any brands as our search results are ordered by price and features alone. The prices and benefits are set by each financial service provider. As an independent comparison platform, we're committed to always being unbiased and helping you find the best deal, regardless of which provider offers it.
We are always trying to add more brands for our customers. If you don’t see a brand, that’s their decision.
International Network
The BGL Group, part of the greater TIH family, operates comparison websites across the globe including Compare the Market UK, Compare the Market Australia and LesFurets.com in France.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to make financial decision-making quick and easy for every South African, helping you find deals that suit your needs and your budget.
Before Hippo launched, consumers had to call around for hours trying to find the cheapest quote. We changed that by bringing South Africa's first insurance comparison website to market, and we continue to keep that promise, of helping you save time and money.
In 2025, independent research done by KLA found that our customers saved on average R1208 per month* by comparing multiple products (including Car Insurance) with us.
What Products Does Hippo Compare?
We compare a broad range of products across insurance, financial services, and utilities:
Insurance
Car Insurance ·
Home Insurance ·
Building Insurance ·
Motorcycle Insurance ·
Pet Insurance ·
Travel Insurance ·
Life Insurance ·
Funeral Cover ·
Business Insurance
Medical
Medical Aid ·
Medical Insurance ·
Gap Cover
Vehicle (Value Added Products)
Motor Warranty ·
Service Plans ·
Scratch and Dent Cover ·
Tyre and Rim Cover ·
Vehicle Tracking
Money & Connectivity
Personal Loans ·
Debt Counselling ·
Debt Consolidation ·
Home Fibre
Our Partners
We work with a large, trusted panel of insurers and financial service providers so you can compare options in one place. Every partner is a licensed insurer or FSP, and you can verify their regulatory status using the FSCA register.
Our trusted partners include:
1Life Insurance · 1st for Women · Absa · Auto & General · Beame · Bestmed · Bonitas · Budget Insurance · Capital Legacy · DebtBusters · Dialdirect · Different Life · Discovery Health · Dotsure · Fedhealth · Genric · Hepstar Travel Insurance · Hippo Advisory Services · Iwyze · Keyhealth · King Price · Medihelp · Medshield · MiWay · Momentum Health · Momentum Life · Netstar · Nedbank · Old Mutual · Oneplan · Pineapple · Profmed · Simply Life · Total Risk Administrators · Tracker · Virseker
How Hippo Makes Money
Our comparison platform is free to use. When you compare with us and then purchase from a provider on our panel, that provider pays us a fee.
We do not mark-up deals, the price remains the same, or less whether you sign up through us, or go directly through an insurer.
We never favour any brands in our comparison results. All quotes are ordered by price alone, ensuring you always see the most competitive options first.
How Hippo is Regulated
Hippo Comparative Services (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial service provider regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Our FSP number is 16357.
You can confirm our status and credentials on the FSCA Register.
Regulatory Information:
Company Name: Hippo Comparative Services (Pty) Ltd
FSP Number: 16357
Registered Address: Block A, Steyn City Capital Park, Erling Road, Riverglen, Dainfern, 2191
Join the Millions Who Have Saved With Hippo
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people use Hippo to make confident choices on their insurance, utilities, and financial products. We bring together market-leading providers and present the facts so you can decide - quickly and with confidence.
Contact Us
How to contact Hippo
Address: Block A, Steyn City Capital Park, Erling Road, Riverglen, Dainfern, 2191
Online: Visit our Contact Us page for support
Social Media: Facebook · LinkedIn · X (Twitter) · YouTube · TikTok · Instagram
How We Contact You
We'll only contact you if you've requested quotes or given consent. You can change your preferences or unsubscribe at any time. We may reach out via email or phone to provide quotes and product information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there waiting periods applicable where Covid-19 is excluded?
No, generally not for life cover. For funeral cover, a standard waiting period applies for natural deaths.
Is COVID-19 covered in the event of death?
Most life insurers provide cover for the disease, as it causes illness and is considered a natural cause of death. It’s not included under Accidental Death cover, however.
Is COVID-19 testing required for life cover acceptance?
No, but if you have been tested for the virus or are planning to get tested, some insurers may defer cover until the results come out.
Worried about the impact of novel coronavirus on your life insurance? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions:
Medical aid is a type of health cover that helps pay for your medical expenses, from routine doctor visits to hospital stays and chronic medication. In South Africa, medical aid plans are regulated to ensure they provide a minimum level of essential care, known as Prescribed Minimum Benefits. These plans vary in cost and coverage, allowing you to choose a level of support that suits your healthcare needs and budget.
What’s the cheapest car insurance in South Africa?
More comprehensive cover means higher premiums. Which means that third-party car insurance will be the cheapest cover for your vehicle in South Africa. Although it’s tempting to save more on your car insurance so that you have more to spend on things you love, remember that you’ll get what you pay for. The cheapest car insurance might leave you wanting more if you happen to get into an accident. If you want complete peace of mind, comprehensive car insurance cover will do it for you.
Why do you need car insurance?
Stats show that out of 10 million motorists in South Africa, 65% are uninsured. That means more than half of the drivers you see on the road aren't covered to pay for your vehicle to be repaired if they cause an accident. Scary stuff! Don't be another statistic.
