Achievement of Profitability
Root achieved net income profitability in Q3 2024, with a net income of $23 million, representing a $69 million improvement year-over-year.
Improved Cost of Capital
The company successfully refinanced its term loan with BlackRock, reducing the facility size from $300 million to $200 million and lowering the cost of capital by at least 300 basis points, leading to an expected 50% run rate reduction in interest expense.
Strong Underwriting Performance
Root reported an industry-best 57% gross loss ratio, attributed to its proprietary technology platform and data science algorithms.
Growth in Partnership Channel
The partnerships channel saw new writings more than double from the prior year, with new partnerships launched, including one with Goosehead Insurance.