Root (NASDAQ: ROOT) doubles net income, improves combined ratio and okays $75M buyback
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
10-Q
Root, Inc. reported sharply improved profitability for the quarter, with net income rising to $35.9 million from $18.4 million a year earlier as net premiums earned increased to $363.7 million. Gross combined ratio improved to 90.7% and net combined ratio to 91.4%, indicating underwriting profit.
Policies in force grew to 495,429, while gross premiums written slipped to $389.0 million as the company cut direct marketing spend and reduced quota‑share reinsurance. Root ended the quarter with $597.2 million of cash and cash equivalents and $467.1 million of marketable securities.
After quarter‑end, Root refinanced its $200.0 million term loan, lowering the interest margin, and its board authorized a share repurchase program of up to $75.0 million of Class A common stock.
Positive
- Strong earnings growth and underwriting profit: Net income rose to $35.9 million from $18.4 million, while the net combined ratio improved to 91.4% and gross combined ratio to 90.7%, indicating profitable underwriting and improved operating leverage.
- Improved reinsurance economics and reserve releases: Net premiums earned grew 13.2% as ceded premiums fell sharply, and prior-year loss development reduced incurred losses by $18.5 million, supporting margins and capital efficiency.
- Strengthened balance sheet and capital return: Root held $597.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $467.1 million in marketable securities, refinanced its $200 million term loan on better terms, and authorized up to $75 million of Class A share repurchases.
Negative
- Higher underlying loss severity and accident-period loss ratio: Gross accident-period loss ratio increased to 58.8% from 54.5%, driven by higher vehicle repair and medical costs and some channel mix shift, pressuring underlying loss trends.
- Decline in gross premiums written from direct channel: Gross premiums written fell to $389.0 million from $410.8 million, reflecting lower direct performance marketing spend and slower tax-refund-season growth, which could temper near-term top-line momentum.
Insights
Root posted a profitable quarter with improving underwriting and added shareholder-friendly capital moves.
Root delivered net income of $35.9 million, almost double the prior year, on net premiums earned of $363.7 million. Net combined ratio improved to 91.4%, while gross combined ratio was 90.7%, showing underwriting plus fee income covered losses and expenses.
Results benefited from lower reinsurance cessions, favorable prior-year reserve development of $18.5 million, and tightly managed marketing spend, which reduced gross premiums written to $389.0 million. Accident-period loss ratio rose to 58.8% on higher claim severity, partly offsetting these gains.
Post-quarter, Root refinanced its $200.0 million debt into a term loan maturing in 2029 at SOFR plus 3.0–3.75% and announced a $75.0 million share repurchase authorization. These moves suggest confidence in liquidity, with $597.2 million in cash and $467.1 million in securities as of March 31 2026.
Key Figures
Net income: $35.9M
Net premiums earned: $363.7M
Net combined ratio: 91.4%
+5 more
8 metrics
Net income
$35.9M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Net premiums earned
$363.7M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Net combined ratio
91.4%
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Gross premiums written
$389.0M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Policies in force
495,429
As of March 31, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents
$597.2M
As of March 31, 2026
Marketable securities
$467.1M
As of March 31, 2026
Share repurchase authorization
$75.0M
Class A common stock buyback approved May 2026
Key Terms
net combined ratio, quota share reinsurance, gross accident period loss ratio, Secured Overnight Financing Rate, +2 more
6 terms
net combined ratio financial
"Net loss and LAE ratio | 62.2 % | 64.0 % Net expense ratio | 29.2 % | 31.6 % Net combined ratio | 91.4 % | 95.6 %"
Net combined ratio measures an insurance company's underwriting profitability by comparing claims paid and operating costs to earned premiums after accounting for reinsurance. A ratio below 100% means the insurer is making money on its insurance policies; above 100% means it is paying out more in claims and costs than it receives in premiums. Investors use it like a household budget check to see whether the core insurance business is sustainably profitable or dependent on investment income.
quota share reinsurance financial
"We have significantly reduced the utilization of reinsurance through a strategic reduction of external quota share."
A quota share reinsurance agreement is a contract where an insurance company hands a fixed percentage of every policy it sells to another insurer, sharing both premiums and claims in that set proportion. Investors should care because it smooths an insurer’s profits and limits losses—like splitting every slice of a cake with a partner—affecting revenue stability, capital needs, and the company's risk exposure.
gross accident period loss ratio financial
"Gross accident period loss ratio | 58.8 % | 54.5 %"
Secured Overnight Financing Rate financial
"Interest is payable quarterly and determined on a floating interest rate calculated on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, with a 1.0% floor"
A secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) is a daily benchmark interest rate that reflects the cost of borrowing cash overnight using U.S. Treasury securities as collateral. Think of it as the market price to “rent” cash for a day with a very safe pledge, similar to paying a short-term rental fee for money backed by government bonds. Investors track SOFR because it underpins pricing for loans, bonds and derivatives, so movements change borrowing costs, interest income and the valuation of interest-rate–linked positions.
performance-based restricted stock units financial
"we granted 0.4 million performance-based restricted stock units to our executive officers and certain key employees"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
risk-based capital requirements financial
"our capital requirements may increase. As of March 31, 2026, our insurance subsidiaries maintained a risk-based capital level"
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026
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As of April 29, 2026, the number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, was 14,020,060 and the number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, was 1,806,236 .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements | ii | |||||||
Part I. Financial Information | 1 | |||||||
Item 1. | Financial Statements. - Unaudited | 1 | ||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited | 1 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - Unaudited | 2 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Equity - Unaudited | 3 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited | 4 | |||||||
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited | 5 | |||||||
Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. | 19 | ||||||
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. | 35 | ||||||
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures. | 36 | ||||||
Part II. Other Information | 37 | |||||||
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings. | 37 | ||||||
Item 1A. | Risk Factors. | 38 | ||||||
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. | 39 | ||||||
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities. | 40 | ||||||
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures. | 41 | ||||||
Item 5. | Other Information. | 42 | ||||||
Item 6. | Exhibits. | 43 | ||||||
Signatures | 45 | |||||||
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements about us and our industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “path,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the following:
•our share repurchase expectations;
•the anticipated benefits of our new term loan;
•our ability to retain existing customers, acquire new customers and expand our customer reach;
•our expectations regarding our future financial performance, including total revenue, gross profit, net income, direct contribution, adjusted EBITDA, net loss and loss adjustment expense, or LAE, ratio, net expense ratio, net combined ratio, gross loss ratio, marketing costs and costs of customer acquisition, gross LAE ratio, gross expense ratio, gross combined ratio, operating expenses, quota share levels, changes in unencumbered cash balances and expansion of our new and renewal premium base;
•our ability to realize profits, acquire customers, retain customers, contract with additional partners to utilize the products, or achieve other benefits from our embedded insurance offering;
•our ability to expand our distribution channels through additional partnership relationships, digital media, independent agents and referrals;
•our ability to maintain, and drive a significant long-term competitive advantage through, our partnership with Carvana Group, LLC, or Carvana, and other partnerships, such as our partnerships with Hyundai Capital America, Toyota and Experian;
•our ability to develop products for embedded insurance and other partners;
•the impact of geopolitical instability, supply chain disruptions, increasing inflation, a potential increase in tariffs or the implementation of new tariffs, a recession and/or disruptions to properly functioning financial and capital markets and interest rates on our business and financial condition;
•our ability to remain profitable and extend our capital runway;
•our goal to be licensed in all states in the United States and the timing of obtaining additional licenses and launching in new states;
•the accuracy and efficiency of our telematics and behavioral data, and our ability to gather and leverage existing and additional data;
•our ability to materially improve retention rates and our ability to realize benefits from retaining customers;
•our ability to underwrite risks accurately and charge profitable rates;
•our ability to maintain our business model and improve our capital and marketing efficiency;
•our ability to drive improved conversion and decrease the cost of customer acquisition;
•our ability to maintain and enhance our brand and reputation;
•our ability to effectively manage the growth of our business;
•our ability to raise additional capital efficiently or at all;
•our ability to improve our product offerings, introduce new products and expand into additional insurance lines;
•our ability to cross sell our products and attain greater value from each customer;
•our ability to compete effectively with existing competitors and new market entrants in our industry;
•future performance of the markets in which we operate;
•our ability to operate a “capital-efficient” business and obtain and maintain desirable levels of reinsurance;
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•the effect of further reductions in the utilization of reinsurance, which would result in retention of more premium and losses and could cause our capital requirements to increase;
•our ability to realize economies of scale;
•our ability to attract, motivate and retain key personnel, or hire personnel, and to offer competitive compensation and benefits;
•our ability to deliver a vertically integrated customer experience;
•our ability to develop products that utilize telematics to drive better customer satisfaction and retention;
•our ability to protect our intellectual property and any costs associated therewith;
•our ability to develop an autonomous claims experience;
•our ability to take rate action early and react to changing environments;
•our ability to meet risk-based capital requirements;
•our ability to realize benefits from our Texas county mutual fronting arrangement;
•our ability to expand domestically;
•our ability to comply with laws and regulations that currently apply or become applicable to our business;
•the impact of litigation or other losses;
•changes in laws or regulations, or changes in the interpretation of laws or regulations by a regulatory authority, specific to the use of artificial intelligence, telematics data and the consent to use telematics data, connected car data, and other sources of data, or relating to taxation, including changes in tax regulations, or guidance promulgated pursuant to the new legislation implemented in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act;
•the impact of moratoriums, mandates and similar regulations or requests related to federal government shutdowns or other economic disruptions that negatively impact our ability to charge or increase premiums or result in increased premium write-offs;
•our ability to defend against cybersecurity threats and prevent, or recover from, a security incident or other significant disruption of our technology systems or those of our partners and third-party service providers;
•the effect of interest rates on our available cash and our ability to maintain compliance with our new term loan;
•our ability to maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting; and
•the growth rates of the markets in which we compete.
You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained herein. The results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made and we undertake no obligation to update them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Unless the context otherwise indicates, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the terms “Root,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Root, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
We may announce material business and financial information to our investors using our investor relations website (ir.joinroot.com). We therefore encourage investors and others interested in Root to review the information that we make available on our website, in addition to following our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission webcasts, press releases and conference calls.
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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements. - Unaudited
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - UNAUDITED | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock—option exercises and restricted stock units vesting, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | — | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock—share-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrant compensation expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Balance—January 1, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock—option exercises and restricted stock units vesting, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | — | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock—share-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance—March 31, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
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| Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards | ( | ( | |||||||||
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
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ROOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED
1.NATURE OF BUSINESS
Root, Inc. is a holding company which, directly or indirectly, maintains 100
2.BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation—In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. These condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2026.
Basis of Consolidation—The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Root, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., or GAAP. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates—The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates reflected in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, reserves for loss and loss adjustment expense, or LAE, valuation allowances on our deferred tax assets and the amount of reinsurance recoverable and receivable from reinsurance contracts.
Legal and Other Contingencies—From time to time, we are party to litigation and legal proceedings relating to our business operations. While the outcome of all legal actions is not presently determinable, we do not believe that we are party to any current or pending legal action that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations and cash flow.
There have been no material changes to the legal matter previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Segment Information—We are a technology company that provides direct-to-consumer insurance products to customers. We operate as a single reporting segment that is managed on a consolidated basis. Our Chief Executive Officer is our chief operating decision maker, or CODM. The primary measure the CODM utilizes to manage operations, monitor budget versus actual results, and evaluate financial performance is net income as reported on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. This information is regularly provided to the CODM.
The CODM allocates resources based on consolidated expense and forecasted expense information. Significant expenses, which are presented on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, include loss and LAE, sales and marketing, other insurance expense and technology and development. Other segment items include expenses that our CODM does not evaluate for purposes of making operating decisions.
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These items include general and administrative, interest expense, and income tax expense, which can all be found on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Assets provided to the CODM are consistent with those reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents—The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amount in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:
| As of | |||||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows | $ | $ | |||||||||
Premiums Payable and Reinsurance Premiums Receivable—We have a fronting arrangement with an unaffiliated Texas county mutual insurance company, or the fronting carrier. We route all of our new auto policies in Texas through the fronting carrier whereby we assume 100% of the related premium and losses on those policies. The fronting arrangement allows us to have greater rating and underwriting flexibility. Premiums assumed are deferred and earned pro rata over the policy period. Unearned premium is established to cover the unexpired portion of premiums assumed. Premiums payable are amounts owed to the fronting carrier. Reinsurance premiums receivable are the amounts owed to us from the fronting carrier for reinsurance premiums.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs—We amortized deferred policy acquisition costs of $29.3 million and $11.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units—In the first quarter of 2026, we granted 0.4 million performance-based restricted stock units to our executive officers and certain key employees as part of our equity compensation plan. The actual number of performance-based restricted stock units can vary from zero to 200 % of the target depending on goal achievement relative to a gross accident period loss ratio and policies in force goal matrix. The overall performance period begins on January 1, 2026 and ends on December 31, 2028 and is divided into three sub-performance periods, each beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively. These overlapping sub-performance periods are one, two, and three years in duration. Expense for each sub-performance period is recognized ratably over the requisite service period. Awards earned in any sub-performance period vest on the Compensation Committee Certification date, which is expected to be in the first quarter of the subsequent year.
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3.INVESTMENTS
The amortized cost and fair value of short-term investments and available-for-sale fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are as follows:
| March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Treasury securities and agencies | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset-backed securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Treasury securities and agencies | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset-backed securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturities | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Management reviewed the available-for-sale fixed maturity securities and short-term investments at each balance sheet date to consider whether it was necessary to recognize a credit loss as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. We do not intend to sell the securities, and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities before recovery. Management concluded that the unrealized losses on the available-for-sale fixed maturity securities and short-term investments were due to non-credit related factors and, therefore, there was no allowance for credit loss as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
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The following tables reflect the gross unrealized losses and fair value of short-term investments and available-for-sale fixed maturity securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
| March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less than 12 Months | 12 Months or More | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value | Unrealized Loss | Fair Value | Unrealized Loss | Fair Value | Unrealized Loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Treasury securities and agencies | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset-backed securities | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturities | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less than 12 Months | 12 Months or More | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value | Unrealized Loss | Fair Value | Unrealized Loss | Fair Value | Unrealized Loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Treasury securities | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset backed securities | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturities | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Investments
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, other investments related to our private equity investments were $4.4 no
The following table reflects the gross and net realized gains and losses on short-term investments and available-for-sale fixed maturities that have been included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Realized gains on investments | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Realized losses on investments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized gains on investments | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The following table sets forth the amortized cost and fair value of short-term investments and available-for-sale fixed maturity securities by contractual maturity at March 31, 2026:
| March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Due in one year or less | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Due after one year through five years | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Due five years through 10 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Due after 10 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
The following table sets forth the components of net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest on fixed maturities and short-term investments | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest on cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment expense | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The following tables summarize the credit ratings of short-term investments and available-for-sale fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
| March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Fair Value | % of Total Fair Value | |||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| S&P Global rating or equivalent | |||||||||||||||||
| AAA | $ | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
| AA+, AA, AA- | |||||||||||||||||
| A+, A, A- | |||||||||||||||||
| BBB+, BBB, BBB- | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Fair Value | % of Total Fair Value | |||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| S&P Global rating or equivalent | |||||||||||||||||
| AAA | $ | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
| AA+, AA, AA- | |||||||||||||||||
| A+, A, A- | |||||||||||||||||
| BBB+, BBB, BBB- | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
Pursuant to certain regulatory requirements, we are required to hold assets on deposit with various state insurance departments for the benefit of policyholders. These special deposits are included in available-for-sale fixed maturity securities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, these required deposits had an amortized cost of $15.8 million and $15.7 million, respectively, and fair value of $15.9 85.4 million and $77.0 million, respectively. There are withdrawal and other restrictions on these deposits. Ultimately, when unearned premiums run off and loss reserves are paid under this program, any remaining trust balances will be released and available for general use.
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4.FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following tables provide information about our financial assets measured and reported at fair value as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
| March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Treasury securities and agencies | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset-backed securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Treasury securities and agencies | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset-backed securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
We estimate the fair value of all our different classes of Level 2 fixed maturities and short-term investments by using quoted prices from a combination of an independent pricing vendor or broker/dealer, pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. All significant inputs were observable in the active markets.
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Fair Value of Long-Term Debt
The carrying amount of long-term debt is recorded at the unpaid balance, net of discount and debt issuance costs. The fair value of outstanding long-term debt is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value is based on a model referencing observable interest rates and spreads to project and discount cash flows to present value. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the carrying amounts and fair values of these financial instruments were as follows:
Carrying Amount as of March 31, 2026 | Estimated Fair Value as of March 31, 2026 | Carrying Amount as of December 31, 2025 | Estimated Fair Value as of December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
5.LOSS AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSE RESERVES
The following provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserve balances for loss and LAE, net of reinsurance:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| Gross loss and LAE reserves, January 1 | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net loss and LAE reserves, January 1 | |||||||||||
| Net incurred loss and LAE related to: | |||||||||||
| Current year | |||||||||||
| Prior years | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total incurred | |||||||||||
| Net paid loss and LAE related to: | |||||||||||
| Current year | |||||||||||
| Prior years | |||||||||||
| Total paid | |||||||||||
Net loss and LAE reserves, March 31 | |||||||||||
| Plus reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses | |||||||||||
Gross loss and LAE reserves, March 31 | $ | $ | |||||||||
Incurred losses and LAE attributable to prior accident years was a decrease of $18.5 million and $13.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the development of incurred losses and LAE related to prior periods was primarily driven by lower-than-expected reported losses and LAE from accident year 2025 on both liability and physical damage coverages and the identification of additional subrogation opportunities resulting from model improvements. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the development of incurred losses and LAE related to prior periods was primarily driven by lower-than-expected reported losses and LAE from accident year 2024 on both liability and physical damage coverages.
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6.REINSURANCE
The following table reflects amounts affecting the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for reinsurance for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Premiums written: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net premiums written | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Premiums earned: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net premiums earned | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses and LAE incurred: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net losses and LAE incurred | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
In the event that all or any of the reinsuring companies might be unable to meet their obligations under existing reinsurance agreements, we would be liable to the policyholder for such defaulted amounts.
7.LONG-TERM DEBT
In October 2024, we entered into a $200.0 million five-year term loan, or Amended Term Loan, with the principal amount due and payable upon maturity on October 29, 2030. Interest is payable quarterly and determined on a floating interest rate calculated on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, with a 1.0 % floor, plus an applicable margin ranging from 5.25 % to 6.00 % based upon the debt-to-capital ratio payable quarterly. The Amended Term Loan can be repaid at any time through the maturity date as long as we provide at least three business days written notice and a prepayment premium of 1.00 % applicable between October 29, 2025 to October 25, 2026, and no prepayment premium thereafter. The Amended Term Loan is secured by the assets of Root, Inc. and those of our wholly-owned subsidiary loan parties. In addition, we have pledged 100 % of the capital stock of our subsidiaries.
The following summarizes the carrying value of long-term debt as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| Principal balance | $ | $ | |||||||||
Accrued interest payable | |||||||||||
| Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | |||||||||
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8.INCOME TAXES
The consolidated effective tax rate was 0.6 % and zero for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. The difference between these rates and the U.S. federal income tax rate of 21.0 % was primarily due to state income tax expense and a full valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets.
As of March 31, 2026, we maintained a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. We expect to maintain a full valuation allowance until it becomes more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized.
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we did not have any unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions and had no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
9.SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Warrants
In October 2021, we issued Carvana eight tranches of warrants, comprised of three tranches of “short-term warrants” and five tranches of “long-term warrants,” with the opportunity to purchase a maximum of 7.2 million shares of Class A common stock. The short-term warrants expired unexercised on September 1, 2025, at which point the long-term warrants became probable of vesting; the long-term warrants have an expiration date of September 1, 2027.
We recognized compensation expense considering the probability of and progress toward achieving the long-term warrant policy origination milestones. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we recognized compensation expense of $1.9 million and zero , respectively. Warrant compensation expense is recorded in other insurance expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. All of these warrants are out-of-the-money and, therefore, have no intrinsic value as of March 31, 2026.
Based on the probability of achieving certain policy origination milestones, unrecognized compensation cost is approximately $5.9 million as of March 31, 2026. The weighted-average remaining compensation costs are expected to be recognized over a period of 1.50 years.
The following table provides the maximum remaining unrecognized compensation costs as of March 31, 2026, and other key terms of the warrants:
| Warrants | Exercise Price | Shares Issued (in millions) | Unrecognized Compensation Costs (in millions) | Vesting Condition | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-Term | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tranche 1 | $ | $ | 100,000 policy originations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tranche 2 | $ | 200,000 policy originations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tranche 3 | $ | 300,000 policy originations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tranche 4 | $ | 400,000 policy originations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tranche 5 | $ | 500,000 policy originations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Long-Term | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee Share-Based Compensation
We maintain an equity incentive plan, or the Plan, for the issuance and grant of equity awards (restricted stock, service-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, and incentive and nonqualified stock options) to our officers, directors, employees, and certain advisors. As of March 31, 2026, we had 1.3 million common shares available for issuance under the Plan.
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The following table displays share-based compensation expense recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss and loss adjustment expenses | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other insurance expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technology and development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total share-based compensation expense | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The unrecognized compensation cost and the remaining weighted-average period over which these costs are expected to be recognized for restricted stock units and unvested stock options as of March 31, 2026 is as follows:
Service-based Restricted Stock Units | Performance-based Restricted Stock Units | Market-based Restricted Stock Units | Unvested Stock Options | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized compensation costs | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Remaining weighted-average period cost is expected to be recognized (in years) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units
A summary of restricted stock units activity for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is as follows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service-based Restricted Stock Units | Performance-based Restricted Stock Units | Market-based Restricted Stock Units | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units | Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unvested at January 1, 2026 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change due to performance criteria achievement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vested | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forfeited, expired or canceled | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unvested at March 31, 2026 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Additional information pertaining to restricted stock units for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 is as follows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Service-based restricted stock units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total grant date fair value of awards granted | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total grant date fair value of awards vested | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total intrinsic value of awards vested | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance-based restricted stock units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total grant date fair value of awards granted | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total grant date fair value of awards vested | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total intrinsic value of awards vested | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock Options
A summary of option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is as follows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Options | Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except exercise price and term amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding and exercisable at January 1, 2026 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forfeited, expired or canceled | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2026 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
10.OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following table presents the changes in our accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), or AOCI, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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11.EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table displays the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share, or EPS, for both Class A and Class B common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
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We excluded the following potentially dilutive common stock equivalents, presented based on amounts outstanding at each period end, from the computation of diluted EPS attributable to common shareholders for the periods indicated because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect:
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12.GEOGRAPHICAL BREAKDOWN OF GROSS PREMIUMS WRITTEN
Gross premiums written by state is as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
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13.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In May 2026, we prepaid all of the outstanding principal balance of the Amended Term Loan with borrowings under a new senior secured term loan described below. The prepayment will result in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $4.8 million, primarily related to accelerated amortization of debt discount and issuance costs and a prepayment premium.
In May 2026, we obtained a $200.0 million senior secured term loan that matures in May 2029. We expect to incur approximately $2.8 million of debt discount and issuance costs related to the new term loan, most of which will be capitalized and amortized over the life of the new term loan. The new term loan requires principal payments equal to approximately 1.0 5.0 % in the third year, with the unpaid balance due at maturity. Interest is variable and calculated between SOFR plus 3.0 % and SOFR plus 3.75 %, based upon the debt-to-capital ratio payable quarterly in cash.
In May 2026, we announced that our board of directors approved a share repurchase authorization of up to $75.0 million of Class A common stock, or Repurchase Program. We may utilize various methods to effect repurchases, which could include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block purchases, accelerated share repurchase agreements or a combination of methods, including pursuant to trading plans adopted under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Repurchase Program does not have a set expiration date and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time at the discretion of our board of directors. The timing and amount of any repurchases under the Repurchase Program will depend upon several factors, including market and business factors.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes and the discussion under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2026, or the 2025 10-K. This discussion, particularly information with respect to our future results of operations or financial condition, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties as described under the heading “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should review the disclosure under the heading “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the 2025 10-K for a discussion of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
Our Business
Root is a technology insurance company founded on the idea that car insurance rates should be based primarily on driving behaviors, not demographics. We are revolutionizing the archaic car insurance industry by using modern technology, telematics, and data science to offer fair, personalized rates to good drivers.
We believe our competitive advantage is derived from our ability to efficiently and effectively bind auto insurance policies quickly, through direct and partnership channels, aided by segmenting individual risk to price better drivers more fairly. Our customer experience is built for ease of use and a product offering made possible with our full-stack insurance structure. These are all uniquely integrated into a single cloud-based technology platform that captures the entire insurance value chain—from customer acquisition to underwriting to claims administration and ongoing customer engagement. This unified platform enhances pricing accuracy, strengthens operating efficiency, and supports a more seamless customer experience, while creating a defensible, technology- and data-driven advantage that compounds over time.
To scale the business, we aim to drive new customer growth and optimize unit economics via our two distribution channels: direct and partnership. The direct channel efficiently drives volume from high-intent customers by reaching them where they are already shopping for insurance, such as search engines or select marketplaces they actively use. The data science model continuously seeks to optimize bidding strategies that fine tunes our prices to strike a balance between offering a competitive price and achieving target unit economics. The partnership channel provides differentiated access to high intent customers, primarily in the automotive, financial services, and independent agent sectors. We build upon or within the mobile and web customer experiences of distribution partners to reach a captive customer base with an embedded solution, which can even remove the need for the customer to ever visit a Root website to purchase and bind a policy.
We use technology to drive efficiency across the organization within distribution, underwriting, policy administration, and claims. Although we believe we are priced adequately in a majority of the states in which we operate, our technology- and data-driven approach to pricing and underwriting allows for rapid response to macroeconomic trends and competitive dynamics through quick, timely, and appropriate rate actions. We continue to release iterations of our pricing models that incorporate enhanced telematics features, new rating variables, upgraded loss models, and improved risk segmentation. These enhancements strengthen our ability to select risks more precisely and maintain pricing accuracy as conditions evolve.
Claims operations remain a critical driver of our unit economics and long-term competitiveness. We continue to invest in automation, workflow optimization, and advanced analytical tools designed to improve accuracy, speed, and consistency in claims handling. Improvements to the claim process not only supports customer satisfaction but also reinforces the stability of loss ratios and improves long-term cost efficiency by reducing operating expenses.
Through continued investment in and diversification of our distribution channels, leveraging our proprietary technology and data science and focusing on partnerships with automotive, financial services, and independent agents, we believe this will position us for a sustainable, long-term and profitable path for growth.
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As a full-stack insurance company, we currently employ a “capital-efficient” model, which utilizes a variety of reinsurance structures. These include excess of loss and quota share reinsurance. Excess of loss provides us with volatility protection against a portion of large individual losses or an aggregation of losses from catastrophes. Quota share provides, among other advantages, regulatory surplus relief for growing companies. We primarily utilize reinsurance to mitigate the impact of large losses or tail events. We continuously evaluate our utilization of third-party reinsurance in order to operate a capital-efficient business model. As our gross loss ratios have stabilized, we strategically reduced the utilization of external quota share to balance the cost of reinsurance with capital-efficiency. Over the long term, we expect to maintain the flexibility to modify our reinsurance program.
Recent Developments Affecting Comparability
General Macroeconomic Factors
Changing global economic conditions have led to inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, changes in interest rates and volatility in equity markets. In addition, economic uncertainty has risen as a result of geopolitical instability and changes in tariff policy. There remains uncertainty around the future of inflation. Elevated levels of inflation for an extended period could cause claims and claim expenses to increase, impact the performance of our investment portfolio, increase nonpayment cancellations or have other adverse effects, including variability in the competitive environment. We have also seen an increase in vehicle repair and medical costs, which are affected by inflation. These cost increases have resulted in greater claims severity. We continue to file in multiple states to establish rates that more closely follow the evolving loss cost trends. Fluctuations in interest rates could impact our cost of capital and may limit our ability to raise additional capital.
Comprehensive Reinsurance
We have significantly reduced the utilization of reinsurance through a strategic reduction of external quota share. The changes to the reinsurance program aim to deliver improved economics. Our diversified approach to reinsurance allows us to optimize capital requirements while remaining flexible in response to changes in market conditions or changes specific to our own business. We may choose to amend, commute, and/or non-renew certain third-party reinsurance arrangements in the future, which may result in us retaining more or less of our business. To the extent we retain a larger share of our book of business, our capital requirements may increase.
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Key Performance Indicators
We regularly review a number of metrics, including the following key performance indicators, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends in our business, prepare financial projections and make strategic decisions. In addition to our financial results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, we believe these non-GAAP and operational measures are useful in evaluating our performance. See the section titled “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional information regarding our use of direct contribution and adjusted EBITDA and their reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
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| Policies in force | 495,429 | 453,800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Premiums per policy | $ | 1,506 | $ | 1,614 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Premiums in force | $ | 1,492.2 | $ | 1,464.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross premiums written | $ | 389.0 | $ | 410.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross premiums earned | $ | 370.3 | $ | 344.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 107.9 | $ | 107.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 35.9 | $ | 18.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct contribution | $ | 140.5 | $ | 127.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 56.8 | $ | 31.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss and LAE ratio | 62.2 | % | 64.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net expense ratio | 29.2 | % | 31.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net combined ratio | 91.4 | % | 95.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross loss ratio | 54.5 | % | 56.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross LAE ratio | 7.1 | % | 6.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross expense ratio | 29.1 | % | 31.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross combined ratio | 90.7 | % | 94.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross accident period loss ratio | 58.8 | % | 54.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Policies in Force
We define policies in force as the number of current and active auto insurance policyholders underwritten by us as of the period end date. We view policies in force as an important metric to assess our financial performance because policy growth and retention drives our revenue growth, expands brand awareness, deepens our market penetration, and generates additional data to continue to improve the functioning of our platform.
Premiums per Policy
We define premiums per policy as the ratio of gross premiums written on auto insurance policies in force at the end of the period divided by policies in force. We view premiums per policy as an important metric since the higher the premiums per policy, the greater the amount of earned premium we expect from each policy.
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Premiums in Force
We define premiums in force as premiums per policy multiplied by policies in force multiplied by two. We view premiums in force as an estimate of annualized run rate of gross premiums written as of a given period. Since our auto policies are six-month policies, we multiply this figure by two in order to determine an annualized amount of premiums in force. We view this as an important metric because it is an indicator of the size of our portfolio of policies as well as an indicator of expected earned premium over the coming 12 months. Premiums in force is not a forecast of future revenue nor is it a reliable indicator of revenue expected to be earned in any given period. We believe that our calculation of premiums in force is useful to investors and analysts because it captures the impact of fluctuations in customers and premiums per policy at the end of each reported period, without adjusting for known or projected policy updates, cancellations and non-renewals.
Gross Premiums Written
We define gross premiums written as the total amount of gross premium on policies that were bound during the period less the prorated impact of policy cancellations. Gross premiums written includes direct premiums and assumed premiums. We view gross premiums written as an important metric because it is the metric that most closely correlates with changes in gross premiums earned. We use gross premiums written, which excludes the impact of premiums ceded to reinsurers, to manage our business because we believe that it reflects the business volume and direct economic benefit generated by our customer acquisition activities, which along with our underlying underwriting and claims operations (gross loss ratio and gross loss adjustment expense, or LAE), are the key drivers of our future profit opportunities. Additionally, premiums ceded to reinsurers can change significantly based on the type and mix of reinsurance structures we use, and, as such, we have the optionality to fully retain the premiums from customers acquired in the future.
Gross Premiums Earned
We define gross premiums earned as the amount of gross premium that was earned during the period. Premiums are earned over the period in which insurance protection is provided, which is typically six months. Gross premiums earned includes direct premiums and assumed premiums. We view gross premiums earned as an important metric as it allows us to evaluate our premium levels prior to the impacts of reinsurance. It is the primary driver of our consolidated GAAP revenues. As with gross premiums written, we use gross premiums earned, which excludes the impact of premiums ceded to reinsurers to manage our business, because we believe that it reflects the business volume and direct economic benefit generated by our customer acquisition activities which, along with our underlying underwriting and claims operations (gross loss ratio and gross LAE), are the key drivers of our future profit opportunities.
Gross Profit
We define gross profit as total revenue minus net loss and LAE and other insurance expense. We view gross profit as an important metric because we believe it is informative of the financial performance of our core insurance business.
Direct Contribution
We define direct contribution, a non-GAAP financial measure, as gross profit excluding net investment income, net realized gains on investments, acquisition expenses which include report costs and commission expenses related to our partnership channel, and fixed expenses, which include certain warrant compensation expense related to policies originating through the integrated automobile insurance solution for Carvana’s online buying platform, or Integrated Platform, overhead allocated based on headcount, or Overhead, and salaries, health benefits, bonuses, employee retirement plan-related expenses and employee share-based compensation expense, or Personnel Costs, licenses, professional fees and other expenses. Further impacts related to reinsurance are excluded, and these consist of ceded premiums earned, ceded loss and LAE, and net ceding commission and other. Net ceding commission and other is comprised of ceding commission received in connection with reinsurance ceded, partially offset by amortization of excess ceding commission, and other impacts of reinsurance ceded which are included in other insurance expense. After these adjustments, the resulting calculation is inclusive of only those gross variable costs of
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revenue incurred on the successful acquisition of business. We view direct contribution as an important metric because we believe it measures profitability of our total policy portfolio prior to the impact of reinsurance.
See the section titled “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of total revenue to direct contribution.
Adjusted EBITDA
We define adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as net income excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, warrant compensation expense, restructuring charges, legal fees and other items that do not reflect our ongoing operating performance. After these adjustments, the resulting calculation represents expenses directly attributable to our operating performance. We use adjusted EBITDA as an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it provides management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our results of operations and underlying business performance. Adjusted EBITDA should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define adjusted EBITDA differently.
See the section titled “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA.
Net Loss and LAE Ratio
We define net loss and LAE ratio, expressed as a percentage, as the ratio of net loss and LAE to net premiums earned. We view net loss and LAE ratio as an important metric because it allows us to evaluate loss trends as a percentage of net premiums, and we believe it is useful for investors to evaluate those separately from other operating expenses.
Net Expense Ratio
We define net expense ratio, expressed as a percentage, as the ratio of all operating expenses less loss and LAE and less fee income to net premiums earned. We view net expense ratio as important because it allows us to analyze our expense and acquisition trends, net of fee income, and allows investors to evaluate these expenses exclusive of our loss and LAE.
Net Combined Ratio
We define net combined ratio, expressed as a percentage, as the sum of net loss and LAE ratio and net expense ratio. We view net combined ratio as important because it allows us to analyze our underwriting result trends and is a key indicator of overall profitability and health of the overall business. We believe it is useful to investors to evaluate these components separately and in the aggregate when reviewing our underwriting performance. A net combined ratio under 100% indicates an underwriting profit, while a net combined ratio greater than 100% indicates an underwriting loss.
Gross Loss Ratio
We define gross loss ratio, expressed as a percentage, as the ratio of gross losses to gross premiums earned. Gross loss ratio excludes LAE. We view gross loss ratio as an important metric because it allows us to evaluate incurred losses and LAE separately prior to the impact of reinsurance.
Gross LAE Ratio
We define gross LAE ratio, expressed as a percentage, as the ratio of gross LAE to gross premiums earned. We view gross LAE ratio as an important metric because it allows us to evaluate incurred losses and LAE separately prior to the impact of reinsurance.
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Gross Expense Ratio
We define gross expense ratio, expressed as a percentage, as the ratio of gross operating expenses less loss and LAE and less fee income to gross premiums earned. We view gross expense ratio as important because it allows us to analyze the underlying expense base of the business and establish expense targets, prior to the impact of reinsurance. We believe gross expense ratio is useful for investors to further evaluate business health and performance, prior to the impact of reinsurance.
Gross Combined Ratio
We define gross combined ratio, expressed as a percentage, as the sum of the gross loss ratio, gross LAE ratio and gross expense ratio. We view gross combined ratio as important because it allows us to evaluate financial performance and establish targets that we believe more closely reflect the underlying performance and profitability of the business prior to reinsurance. Further, we believe it is useful for investors to evaluate these components separately and in the aggregate when reviewing our gross underwriting performance. A gross combined ratio under 100% indicates an underwriting profit while a gross combined ratio greater than 100% indicates an underwriting loss, prior to the impact of reinsurance.
Gross Accident Period Loss Ratio
Gross accident period loss ratio, expressed as a percentage, represents all losses and claims expected to arise from insured events that occurred during the applicable period regardless of when they are reported and finally settled divided by gross premiums earned for the same period. The gross accident period loss ratio is remeasured each reporting period to reflect updated estimates of ultimate losses as they develop. Changes to our loss reserves are the primary driver of differences between our gross accident period loss ratio and gross loss ratio. We believe that gross accident period loss ratio is useful in evaluating expected losses prior to the impact of reinsurance.
Components of Our Results of Operations
Revenue
We generate revenue from net premiums earned, net investment income, net realized gains on investments, fee income and other income.
Net Premiums Earned
Premiums written are deferred and earned pro rata over the policy period. Net premiums earned represents the earned portion of our gross premiums written, less the earned portion that is ceded to third-party reinsurers under our reinsurance agreements.
Net Investment Income
Net investment income represents interest earned from our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, fixed maturities, and short-term investments less investment expenses. Investment expenses include costs associated with the management of our investment portfolio, including Personnel Costs. Net investment income also includes impairments related to low-income housing tax credits investments in limited liability entities to offset certain state premium taxes. These tax credits are recognized when utilized. Net investment income is directly correlated with the overall size of our cash and investment portfolio, market level of interest rates and changes in the fair value of our private equity investments. Net investment income will vary with the size and composition of our investment portfolio, market returns and the investment strategy.
Net Realized Gains on Investments
Net realized gains on investments represents the difference between the amount received by us on the sale of an investment as compared to the investment’s amortized cost basis.
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Fee Income
Fee income consists primarily of the flat fee we charge for installment payments which relates to the additional administrative costs associated with processing more frequent billings. These fees are recognized in the period in which we process the installment. We also charge policy fees, which are typically nonrefundable fees that are intended to reimburse a portion of the costs incurred to underwrite the policy. These fees are recognized ratably over the policy coverage period. Fee income also includes late payment fees that are collected from our policyholders. These fees are recognized in the period in which we process the late payment.
Other Income
Other income is primarily comprised of revenue earned from distributing website and mobile application policy inquiry leads in geographies where we do not have a presence, recognized when we generate the lead.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses consist of loss and LAE, sales and marketing, other insurance expense, technology and development, and general and administrative expenses.
Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Loss and LAE include the costs incurred for claims, payments made and estimated future payments to be made to or on behalf of our policyholders, including expenses needed to adjust or settle claims, net of amounts ceded to reinsurers. Loss and LAE include an amount determined using adjuster determined case-base estimates for reported claims and actuarial determined unpaid claim estimates using past experience and historical emergence patterns for unreported losses and LAE. These reserves are a liability established to cover the estimated ultimate cost to settle insured losses. The unpaid loss estimates consider loss trends, mix of business, and other risk factors impacting claims settlement. The method used to estimate unpaid LAE liability is based on claims transaction data, including the relative cost of adjusting and settling a range of claim types from express material damage claims to more complex injury cases.
Loss and LAE are net of amounts ceded to reinsurers. We enter into reinsurance contracts to limit our exposure to potential losses as well as to provide additional capacity to write more business. These expenses are a function of the size and term of the insurance policies we write and the loss experience associated with the underlying risks. This includes an allowance for credit losses based on the probability of default and expected loss given default of a reinsurer. Loss and LAE may be paid out over a period of years.
Various other expenses incurred during claims processing are considered LAE. These amounts include Personnel Costs for claims-related employees, vendor expenses, software expense, internally developed software amortization, and Overhead.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing includes both acquisition and fixed expenses. We view direct performance marketing, experimental marketing, channel media, advertising and referral fees as acquisition expenses. We view sponsorship, Personnel Costs and Overhead related to our brand strategy, creative and business development activities, and certain data science activities as fixed expenses. Sales and marketing are expensed as incurred.
We plan to continue investing in and diversifying our marketing channels to attract and acquire new customers, increase our brand awareness, and expand our product offerings within certain markets. We expect that our sales and marketing will vary based upon the competitive environment and other investments in acquisition. Over the long term we expect it will decrease as a percentage of revenue as the proportion of renewals to our total business increases.
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Other Insurance Expense
Other insurance expense includes expenses primarily related to insurance and underwriting operations of the business and is comprised of acquisition, variable and fixed expenses. We view report costs and commission expenses related to our partnership channel as acquisition costs. We view premium taxes, credit card and policy processing expenses and premium write-offs as variable expenses. We view insurance license expenses, certain warrant compensation expenses related to policies originating through the integrated automobile insurance solution for Carvana’s online buying platform, low-income housing tax credits which offset certain state premium taxes, Personnel Costs and Overhead related to actuarial and certain data science activities as fixed expenses.
We amortize a portion of our deferred policy acquisition costs including certain commissions related to our partnership channel, premium taxes, and report costs related to the successful acquisition of a policy. Tax credits are recognized when utilized. Other insurance expense is expensed as incurred, except for costs related to deferred policy acquisition costs that are capitalized and subsequently amortized over the same period in which the related premiums are earned. Warrant compensation expense is recognized on a pro-rata basis considering progress toward achieving milestones for policies originated through the Integrated Platform as defined under the Carvana commercial agreement.
These expenses are recognized net of ceding commissions earned from our quota share reinsurance agreements. The ceding commission provides for reimbursement of both direct and other periodic acquisition costs, including certain underwriting and marketing costs, and is presented as a reduction of other insurance expense.
Technology and Development
Technology and development are fixed expenses that consist of software development costs related to our mobile app and homegrown information technology systems; third-party services related to infrastructure support; Personnel Costs and Overhead for engineering, product, technology, and certain data science activities; and amortization of internally developed software. Technology and development is expensed as incurred, except for development and testing costs related to internally developed software that are capitalized and subsequently amortized over the expected useful life. Over time, we expect technology and development to decrease as a percentage of revenue.
General and Administrative
General and administrative are fixed expenses that primarily relate to external professional service expenses; Personnel Costs and Overhead for corporate functions; and depreciation expense for computers, furniture and other fixed assets. General and administrative expenses are expensed as incurred. We expect general and administrative expenses to decrease as a percentage of total revenue over time.
Non-Operating Expenses
Our non-operating expenses consist of interest expense and income tax expense and are included below operating expenses.
Interest Expense
Interest expense primarily relates to interest incurred on our long-term debt, certain fees that are expensed as incurred and amortization of discount and debt issuance costs.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense consists primarily of state income taxes in the United States. We have recorded United States federal and state net deferred tax assets for which we provide a full valuation allowance, which includes net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:
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| Net premiums earned | $ | 363.7 | $ | 321.3 | $ | 42.4 | 13.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | 8.7 | 8.7 | — | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized gains on investments | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fee income | 20.3 | 18.7 | 1.6 | 8.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | 0.7 | 0.7 | — | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 393.5 | 349.4 | 44.1 | 12.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Loss and loss adjustment expenses | 226.2 | 205.6 | 20.6 | 10.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 27.3 | 51.5 | (24.2) | (47.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other insurance expense | 59.4 | 36.7 | 22.7 | 61.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Technology and development | 15.2 | 11.4 | 3.8 | 33.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 24.5 | 20.5 | 4.0 | 19.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 352.6 | 325.7 | 26.9 | 8.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 40.9 | 23.7 | 17.2 | 72.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 4.8 | 5.3 | (0.5) | (9.4) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income tax expense | 36.1 | 18.4 | 17.7 | 96.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 0.2 | — | 0.2 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 35.9 | 18.4 | 17.5 | 95.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in net unrealized (losses) gains on investments | (3.5) | 3.0 | (6.5) | (216.7) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | 32.4 | $ | 21.4 | $ | 11.0 | 51.4 | % | |||||||||||||||
Revenue
Net Premiums Earned
Net premiums earned increased primarily due to an increase in policies in force as a result of continued growth in our partnership channel and reduced cessions of gross premiums earned to reinsurers between periods, partially offset by a decrease in premiums per policy resulting from a shift in customer and state mix.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we ceded approximately 1.8% and 6.7% of our gross premiums earned, respectively. The change in cessions between periods was primarily driven by a strategic reduction of quota share reinsurance.
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The following table presents gross premiums written, ceded premiums written, net premiums written, gross premiums earned, ceded premiums earned and net premiums earned for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross premiums written | $ | 389.0 | $ | 410.8 | $ | (21.8) | (5.3) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded premiums written | (5.6) | (18.8) | 13.2 | (70.2) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net premiums written | 383.4 | 392.0 | (8.6) | (2.2) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross premiums earned | 370.3 | 344.4 | 25.9 | 7.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded premiums earned | (6.6) | (23.1) | 16.5 | (71.4) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net premiums earned | $ | 363.7 | $ | 321.3 | $ | 42.4 | 13.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gross premiums written decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 primarily due to a decline in new writings in our direct channel as a result of lower direct performance marketing spend. This was primarily driven by slower growth during the tax refund season in the current year, compared to the prior year, which benefited from a pull-forward of demand driven by concerns around tariff policy. This was partially offset by continued growth in new writings in our partnership channel compared to the same period in 2025. The increase in gross premiums earned was primarily due to greater policies in force compared to the same period in 2025.
Operating Expenses
Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Loss and LAE increased due to additional losses incurred on increased gross premiums earned volume and reduced cessions of losses to reinsurers driven by a strategic reduction of quota share reinsurance for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This volume-driven increase was partially offset by a reduction of loss and LAE reserves on prior periods due to lower than expected reported activity and the identification of additional subrogation opportunities resulting from model improvements.
Gross accident period loss ratio increased to 58.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, from 54.5% for the same period in 2025. The change in the ratio was driven by higher loss costs as a result of increased severity per claim due to higher vehicle repair and medical costs and a shift in channel mix. This was partially offset by business tenure mix and favorable weather-related losses. We observed a mid-single digit increase in accident period severity per claim and a low-single-digit increase in claim frequency for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 across our bodily injury, collision, and property damage coverages.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing expense decreased due to lower acquisition expense driven by a $24.8 million decrease in direct performance marketing spend. This reduction reflects a continued disciplined deployment of spend to optimize efficiency, while maintaining returns in line with our estimated targets. It was also influenced by slower new writing growth during the tax refund season in the current year, compared to the prior year, which benefited from a pull-forward of demand driven by concerns around tariff policy
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Other Insurance Expense
Other insurance expense increased primarily due to an increase in our acquisition expenses. This was driven by $8.9 million greater commissions paid, increased amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs of $2.5 million, and a $2.2 million increase in partnership expenses related to the continued growth in our partnership channel, including the build-out and appointment of independent agents. We also experienced a $4.6 million decrease in net ceding commission contra-expense as a result of a decline in ceded premiums written, largely attributable to a strategic reduction of quota share reinsurance. Fixed expenses increased primarily due to a $1.9 million increase in Carvana warrant expense related to our outstanding warrant structure with Carvana. Variable expenses increased primarily due to a $0.9 million increase in premium write-offs as a result of growth in earned premium.
Technology and Development
Technology and development expense increased primarily due to a $3.5 million increase in Personnel Costs, driven by increased headcount which reflects a continued investment in our product delivery teams and technology.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense increased primarily due to a $3.6 million increase in Personnel Costs mainly driven by share-based compensation expenses relating performance-based restricted stock units and service-based restricted stock units under our equity incentive plan.
Other Comprehensive Income
Changes in Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Investments
Changes in net unrealized (losses) gains on investments decreased primarily due to an increase in market interest rates and widening credit spreads during the quarter as a result of geopolitical instability, which negatively impacted the fair value of fixed maturity securities.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The non-GAAP financial measures below have not been calculated in accordance with GAAP and should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. In addition, direct contribution and adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as indicators of our operating performance, liquidity or cash flows generated by operating, investing and financing activities, as there may be significant factors or trends that they fail to address. We caution investors that non-GAAP financial information, by its nature, departs from traditional accounting conventions. Therefore, its use can make it difficult to compare our current results with our results from other reporting periods and with the results of other companies.
Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, as an integral part of managing our business and to, among other things: (1) monitor and evaluate the performance of our business operations and financial performance; (2) facilitate internal comparisons of the historical operating performance of our business operations; (3) facilitate external comparisons of the results of our overall business to the historical operating performance of other companies that may have different capital structures and debt levels; (4) review and assess the operating performance of our management team, including when determining incentive compensation; (5) analyze and evaluate financial and strategic planning decisions regarding future operating investments; and (6) plan for and prepare future annual operating budgets and determine appropriate levels of operating investments.
Direct Contribution
For the definition of direct contribution and why management believes this measure provides useful information to investors, see “—Key Performance Indicators.”
The following table provides a reconciliation of total revenue to direct contribution for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 393.5 | $ | 349.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss and loss adjustment expenses | (226.2) | (205.6) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other insurance expense | (59.4) | (36.7) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 107.9 | 107.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | (8.7) | (8.7) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized gains on investments | (0.1) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments from other insurance expense(1) | 38.5 | 22.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded premiums earned | 6.6 | 23.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded loss and loss adjustment expenses | (1.9) | (10.4) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net ceding commission and other(2) | (1.8) | (6.2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct contribution | $ | 140.5 | $ | 127.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Adjustments from other insurance expense consists of acquisition expenses, including report costs and commission expenses related to our partnership channel of $32.7 million and $19.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively. Adjustments from other insurance expense also consists of fixed expenses, including warrant compensation expense related to policies originating through the Integrated Platform, Personnel Costs, Overhead, licenses, professional fees and other of $5.8 million and $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively.
(2) Net ceding commission and other is comprised of ceding commissions received in connection with reinsurance ceded, partially offset by amortization of excess ceding commission and other impacts of reinsurance ceded.
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Adjusted EBITDA
For the definition of adjusted EBITDA and why management believes this measure provides useful information to investors, see “—Key Performance Indicators.”
The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 35.9 | $ | 18.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 4.6 | 5.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 0.2 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3.1 | 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 11.0 | 6.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrant compensation expense | 1.9 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 0.1 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 56.8 | $ | 31.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
Since inception, we have financed operations primarily through sales of insurance policies and the net proceeds we have received from our issuance of stock and debt. Cash generated from operations is highly dependent on being able to efficiently acquire and maintain customers while pricing our insurance products appropriately. We also receive cash dividends from our insurance subsidiaries, whose ability to declare and issue dividends is subject to regulatory restrictions and approval. We are continuously evaluating alternatives for efficiently funding our ongoing operations and reducing our cost of capital. We expect, from time to time, to engage in a variety of financing transactions for such purposes, including the issuance and repurchase of stock, and the issuance, refinancing, repayment, prepayment, redemption, retirement, or other modification or management of our debt.
Certain events may impact our liquidity, such as global economic conditions, geopolitical instability, and changes in tariff policy resulting in inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, changes in interest rates, changes in equity markets and our utilization of reinsurance. There remains uncertainty around the future of inflation; elevated levels of inflation for an extended period could cause claims and claim expenses to increase, impact the performance of our investment portfolio or have other adverse effects. Conditions in the capital and credit markets, including instability and uncertainty, as well as broader economic factors can also influence the returns, liquidity, valuation, and types of our investments. Additionally, fluctuations in interest rates could impact our cost of capital and may limit our ability to raise additional capital. We utilize reinsurance arrangements to mitigate the impact of large losses or catastrophic events.
Over time, our strategy continues to evolve and we may choose to amend, commute, and/or non-renew certain third-party reinsurance agreements, which may result in us retaining more or less of our business in the future. To the extent we retain a larger share of our book of business, our capital requirements may increase.
Regulatory Considerations
We are organized as a holding company, but our primary operations are conducted by three of our wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries, Root Insurance Company and Root Property & Casualty Insurance Company, both Ohio-domiciled insurance companies, and Root Florida Insurance Company, a Florida-domiciled insurance
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company. The payment of dividends by our insurance subsidiaries is subject to restrictions set forth in the insurance laws and regulations of the State of Ohio and the State of Florida. Our domestic insurance subsidiaries are not permitted to pay any dividends without approval of the applicable superintendent, commissioner and/or director. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Ohio Department of Insurance approved Root Insurance Company to distribute one extraordinary dividend. As a result, over that period, $5.0 million was distributed to Caret Holdings, Inc., its parent company.
If our insurance subsidiaries’ business grows, the amount of capital we are required to maintain to satisfy our risk-based capital requirements may increase significantly. To comply with these regulations, we may be required to maintain capital in the insurance subsidiaries that we would otherwise invest in our growth and operations. As of March 31, 2026, our insurance subsidiaries maintained a risk-based capital level that is in excess of an amount that would require any corrective actions on our part.
Our wholly-owned, Cayman Islands-based reinsurance subsidiary, Root Reinsurance Company, Ltd., or Root Re, maintains a Class B(iii) insurer license under Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, or CIMA. At March 31, 2026, Root Re was subject to compliance with certain capital levels and a net premiums earned to capital ratio up to 15:1, which we maintained as of March 31, 2026. The capital ratio can fluctuate at Root Re’s election, subject to regulatory approval. Root Re’s primary sources of funds are assumed insurance premiums, net investment income and capital contributions from the holding company. These funds are primarily used to pay claims and operating expenses and to purchase investments. Root Re must notify CIMA before it can pay any dividend to the holding company. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, Root Re paid a dividend of $8.0 million to Caret Holdings, Inc.
Financing Arrangements
In October 2024, we entered into the Amended Term Loan with the principal amount due and payable upon maturity on October 29, 2030. Interest is payable quarterly and determined on a floating interest rate calculated on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, with a 1.0% floor, plus an applicable margin ranging from 5.25% to 6.00% based upon the debt-to-capital ratio payable quarterly.
In May 2026, we prepaid the Amended Term Loan in full. We entered into a senior secured term loan with a principal balance of $200.0 million and a maturity date of May 2029. The senior secured term loan requires principal payments equal to 1.0% of the original principal amount in each of the first two years following the closing date and 5.0% in the third year, with the unpaid balance due at maturity. Interest is variable and calculated between SOFR plus 3.0% and SOFR plus 3.75%, based upon the debt-to-capital ratio payable quarterly in cash.
Share Repurchases
In May 2026, we announced that our board of directors approved a share repurchase authorization of up to $75.0 million of Class A common stock. We may utilize various methods to effect repurchases, which could include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block purchases, accelerated share repurchase agreements or a combination of methods, including pursuant to trading plans adopted under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Repurchase Program does not have a set expiration date and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time at the discretion of our board of directors. The timing and amount of any repurchases under the Repurchase Program will depend upon several factors, including market and business factors.
Liquidity
As of March 31, 2026, we had $597.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which $311.6 million was held outside of regulated insurance entities. We also had $467.1 million in marketable securities.
Our cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of bank deposits and money market funds. Our marketable securities primarily consist of United States Treasury and agency securities, municipal securities, corporate debt securities, and asset-backed securities.
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We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to support short-term working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future thereafter. This belief is based on management’s current assumptions and is subject to changes in market or regulatory conditions affecting the insurance industry, and other general economic, financial, competitive, and other factors that are beyond our control.
Our long-term capital requirements depend on many factors, including our insurance premium growth rate, rate adequacy, level of marketing spend, renewal activity, the timing and the amount of cash received from customers, the performance of our products, including the success of our partnership channel, loss cost trends, the timing and extent of spending to support development efforts, the introduction of new and enhanced products, the continuing market adoption of offerings on our platform, operating costs, and the ongoing uncertainty in global markets.
Through March 31, 2026, our debt covenants required cash and cash equivalents held in entities other than our insurance subsidiaries to be at least $50.0 million. Upon execution of the senior secured term loan, we will be required to maintain cash and cash equivalents with the lender equal to 25% of the outstanding principal balance of the senior secured term loan.
Through prudent deployment of capital we believe we have sufficient resources, and access to additional debt and equity capital, to adequately meet our obligations as they come due.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flow data for the periods presented:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 9.3 | $ | 26.8 | |||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (86.6) | (13.8) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (3.7) | (2.8) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $9.3 million compared to $26.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was due to changes in premiums not yet earned and loss and LAE reserves due to greater growth in policies in force in the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2026. This was partially offset by the timing of premium receipts and higher net income between the periods.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $86.6 million compared to $13.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to using available cash to purchase investment grade marketable securities.
Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $3.7 million compared to $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to higher tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of RSUs and performance-based RSUs during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
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Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations
There have been no material changes to our contractual and other obligations from those described in our 2025 10-K, except for the prepayment of the Amended Term Loan and issuance of a senior secured term loan as discussed in “Note 13, Subsequent Events,” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited. We believe we have sufficient resources, and access to additional debt and equity capital, to adequately meet our obligations as they come due.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or cash flows.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires our management to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. We evaluate our significant estimates on an ongoing basis, including, but not limited to, estimates related to reserves for loss and LAE, valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets, and the amount of reinsurance recoverable from reinsurance contracts. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Our critical accounting estimates are described under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates,” in our 2025 10-K and under the heading “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited” appearing in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, there were no material changes to our critical accounting estimates from those discussed in our 2025 10-K.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
There have been no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative market risk disclosures included in the 2025 10-K.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of March 31, 2026.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures
Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Due to inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
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Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
From time to time, we are party to litigation and legal proceedings relating to our business operations. While the outcome of all legal actions is not presently determinable, we do not believe that we are party to any current or pending legal action that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations and cash flows.
There have been no material changes to the legal matter previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in the 2025 10-K. In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” in the 2025 10-K.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
None.
Dividend Policy
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our stock. We currently intend to retain all available funds and future earnings to fund the development and expansion of our business, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination regarding the declaration and payment of dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on then-existing conditions, including our financial condition, operating results, contractual restrictions, capital requirements, business prospects and other factors our board of directors may deem relevant.
Dividend, Repurchase and Working Capital Restrictions
We are a holding company that transacts a majority of its business through operating subsidiaries. Our regulated insurance subsidiaries are subject to restrictions on the dividends they may pay, which could impact our ability to pay dividends to stockholders in the future.
The payment of dividends by our insurance subsidiaries is subject to restrictions set forth in the insurance laws and regulations of the State of Ohio and the State of Florida. Our domestic insurance subsidiaries are not permitted to pay any dividends without approval of the applicable superintendent, commissioner and/or director. See the section titled “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business—Failure to maintain our risk-based capital at the required levels could adversely affect our ability to maintain regulatory authority to conduct our business,” included in the 2025 10-K.
In addition, insurance regulators have broad powers to prevent a reduction of statutory surplus to inadequate levels, and there is no assurance that dividends of the maximum amount calculated under any applicable formula would be permitted. The supervisory Department of Insurance or Office of Insurance Regulation may, in the future, adopt statutory provisions more restrictive than those currently in effect.
Further, the Amended Term Loan includes covenants that require us to maintain certain levels of liquidity and restrict us from declaring or making cash dividend or other distributions and from repurchasing our common stock outside of the ordinary course of business or in excess of certain specified limits during the term of the Amended Term Loan.
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
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Item 5. Other Information.
None of the Company’s directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) adopted terminated
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Item 6. Exhibits.
(a)Exhibits.
| Incorporation by Reference | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit | Form | SEC File Number | Exhibit | Filing Date | Filed Herewith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.1 | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Root, Inc. | 8-K | 001-39658 | 3.1 | October 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.2 | Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Root, Inc. | 8-K | 001-39658 | 3.1 | August 15, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.3 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Root, Inc. | 10-K | 001-39658 | 3.3 | February 22, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.4 | Certificate of Designations of Series A Preferred Stock, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on October 1, 2021 | 8-K | 001-39658 | 3.1 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.1 | Form of Class A common stock certificate of the Registrant. | S-1/A | 333-249332 | 4.1 | October 20, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.2 | Common Stock Purchase Warrants, dated as of October 1, 2021, by and between Root, Inc. and Carvana Group, LLC | 8-K | 001-39658 | 4.1 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.3 | Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (Tranche 1), dated January 26, 2022 | 8-K | 001-39658 | 4.1 | January 27, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.4 | First Amendment to Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (Tranche 1), dated October 29, 2024 | 10-Q | 001-39658 | 4.5 | October 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10.1# | Form of Root, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan Performance-Based RSU Award Grant Notice and Agreement (2026 Grant) | X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10.2# | Form of Root, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan Performance-Based RSU Award Grant Notice and Agreement Retirement-Eligible (2026 Grant) | X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10.3# | 2026 Short-Term Incentive Plan | X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31.2 | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 32.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
# Indicates management contract or compensatory plan.
* The certifications furnished in Exhibit 32.1 hereto are deemed to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates them by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Root, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Date: May 6, 2026 | By: | /s/ Alexander Timm | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexander Timm | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chief Executive Officer and Director | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Principal Executive Officer) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Date: May 6, 2026 | By: | /s/ Megan Binkley | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Megan Binkley | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Principal Financial Officer) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Date: May 6, 2026 | By: | /s/ Ryan Forish | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ryan Forish | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chief Accounting Officer | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Principal Accounting Officer) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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FAQ
How did Root (ROOT) perform financially in the quarter ended March 31, 2026?
Root generated net income of $35.9 million, nearly double the prior year’s $18.4 million. Net premiums earned rose 13.2% to $363.7 million, and total revenues reached $393.5 million, reflecting higher policies in force and reduced use of quota-share reinsurance.
What were Root (ROOT) insurance profitability metrics like loss and combined ratios?
Root reported a net loss and LAE ratio of 62.2% and a net expense ratio of 29.2%, yielding a net combined ratio of 91.4%. On a gross basis, the combined ratio was 90.7%, indicating that underwriting operations were profitable before and after reinsurance effects.
How are Root (ROOT) policies in force and premiums trending?
Policies in force increased to 495,429 from 453,800, while premiums in force reached $1.4922 billion. Gross premiums written declined to $389.0 million from $410.8 million, mainly due to lower direct marketing spend, partly offset by growth in the partnership channel.
What reinsurance changes affected Root (ROOT) results this quarter?
Root strategically reduced external quota-share reinsurance, ceding only 1.8% of gross premiums earned versus 6.7% a year earlier. This lowered ceded premiums and net ceding commissions, increased retained premiums and losses, and contributed to stronger net premiums earned and improved reinsurance economics.
What is Root (ROOT) doing with its debt and capital structure?
In May 2026, Root prepaid its $200 million term loan and entered a new senior secured term loan maturing in May 2029 at SOFR plus 3.0–3.75%. The company expects about $2.8 million of new debt issuance costs, largely amortized over the loan’s life.
Did Root (ROOT) announce any share repurchase plans?
Yes. In May 2026, Root’s board approved a share repurchase authorization of up to $75.0 million of Class A common stock. Repurchases may occur via open market, block trades, private transactions or Rule 10b5‑1 plans, with no fixed expiration date.
What is Root’s (ROOT) liquidity position as of March 31, 2026?
Root held $597.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $467.1 million in marketable securities. About $311.6 million of cash was outside regulated insurance entities, providing flexibility to support operations, debt service, and the newly authorized share repurchase program.