Laura Boettcher, ARe, is the Chief Operations Officer of the Hippo Home Insurance Program. In her role, Laura manages daily MGA operations, balancing the needs of Hippo's customers with those of its business. Laura was previously Chief of Staff to Hippo's CEO, serving as a trusted advisor to the executive team and providing strategic counsel on key initiatives across all business units. Before Hippo, Laura was senior vice president at Guy Carpenter. She orchestrated various reinsurance strategies for personal lines clients, including Hippo. Laura holds a master's degree in psychology and a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.