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Root, Inc. (ROOT)

CIK: 0001788882. SIC: 6331 Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance. Latest 10-K as of: 2026-02-25.

SIC breadcrumb: Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate > Insurance Carriers > SIC 6331 Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance

SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1788882. Latest filing source: 0001788882-26-000014.

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Business

Read ROOT's verbatim Item 1 Business section from its latest 10-K: Business.

Risk Factors

Read ROOT's verbatim Item 1A Risk Factors from its latest 10-K: Risk Factors.

Selected Fundamentals

MetricValueUnitFYFiled
Revenue1,517,100,000USD20252026-02-25
Net income40,300,000USD20252026-02-25
Assets1,674,500,000USD20252026-02-25

Financials

Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-02-25. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001788882.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.

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Flow metrics use full-year FY periods from 10-K/10-K/A filings; balance-sheet metrics use FY-end instants. Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures. Missing metrics are omitted rather than fabricated.

Metric201720182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue43,300,000290,200,000346,800,000345,400,000310,800,000455,000,0001,176,500,0001,517,100,000
Net income-69,100,000-282,400,000-363,000,000-521,100,000-297,700,000-147,400,00030,900,00040,300,000
Operating income-260,100,000-285,300,000-485,200,000-263,100,000-101,300,00078,500,00061,800,000
Diluted EPS-8.33-86.43-37.76-21.11-10.241.832.36
Operating cash flow-26,100,000-127,200,000-287,200,000-403,400,000-210,600,000-33,600,000195,700,000206,500,000
Capital expenditures1,200,0006,600,0001,800,0004,600,0000.00200,000400,0000.00
Assets728,600,0001,762,300,0001,319,300,0001,312,900,0001,347,700,0001,495,700,0001,674,500,000
Liabilities542,200,000729,900,000670,900,000923,800,0001,070,000,0001,180,000,0001,278,200,000
Stockholders' equity-33,600,000-102,700,000-374,000,0001,031,400,000536,400,000277,100,000165,700,000203,700,000284,300,000
Cash and cash equivalents391,700,0001,112,800,000706,000,000762,100,000678,700,000599,300,000669,300,000
Free cash flow-27,300,000-133,800,000-289,000,000-408,000,000-210,600,000-33,800,000195,300,000206,500,000

Ratios

ROE and ROA use period-end equity/assets. Liabilities / equity uses total liabilities divided by stockholders' equity. Current ratio uses current assets divided by current liabilities when both are reported.

Metric201720182019202020212022202320242025
Net margin-97.31%-104.67%-95.79%-32.40%2.63%2.66%
Operating margin-89.63%-82.27%-140.47%-84.65%-22.26%6.67%4.07%
Return on equity-35.19%-97.15%-107.43%-88.96%15.17%14.18%
Return on assets-38.76%-20.60%-39.50%-22.67%-10.94%2.07%2.41%
Liabilities / equity0.711.253.336.465.794.50

Industry Peer Context

Each number-line places ROOT against the min, median, and max of latest reported values among companies in the same SIC industry when at least three peers report that ratio.

Net margin peer context

ROOT Net margin versus SIC peer range. Source: grepcent computed from latest SEC companyfacts ratios for SIC industry 6331; peer count 51.ROOT Net margin versus SIC peer range. Source: grepcent computed from latest SEC companyfacts ratios for SIC industry 6331; peer count 51.51 SIC peersMin -22.4%Median 12.3%Max 38.4%ROOT 2.7%

Operating margin peer context

ROOT Operating margin versus SIC peer range. Source: grepcent computed from latest SEC companyfacts ratios for SIC industry 6331; peer count 7.ROOT Operating margin versus SIC peer range. Source: grepcent computed from latest SEC companyfacts ratios for SIC industry 6331; peer count 7.7 SIC peersMin -1.8%Median 14.1%Max 41.8%ROOT 4.1%

ROE peer context

ROOT ROE versus SIC peer range. Source: grepcent computed from latest SEC companyfacts ratios for SIC industry 6331; peer count 53.ROOT ROE versus SIC peer range. Source: grepcent computed from latest SEC companyfacts ratios for SIC industry 6331; peer count 53.53 SIC peersMin -67.6%Median 15.9%Max 39.9%ROOT 14.2%

ROA peer context

ROOT ROA versus SIC peer range. Source: grepcent computed from latest SEC companyfacts ratios for SIC industry 6331; peer count 53.ROOT ROA versus SIC peer range. Source: grepcent computed from latest SEC companyfacts ratios for SIC industry 6331; peer count 53.53 SIC peersMin -8.6%Median 3.9%Max 15.2%ROOT 2.4%

Financial Bridges

Waterfall figures reconcile reported SEC companyfacts components. Missing bridges are omitted when required components are not present for the same fiscal year.

Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures

ROOT FY2025 free cash flow bridge from reported figures.ROOT FY2025 free cash flow bridge from reported figures.ROOT free cash flow bridgeFY2025: operating cash flow less capital expendituresSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Free cash flow bridgeReported amount$0.0B$125.0M$250.0M$206.5MOperating cash flow$0.0BCapex$206.5MFree cash flow

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts FY 2025. Operating cash flow: accession 0001788882-26-000014; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | Capital expenditures: accession 0001788882-26-000014; concept PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment; source concepts us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | Free cash flow: accession 0001788882-26-000014; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment

Financial Charts

ROOT revenue, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT revenue, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT RevenueLatest point: FY2025 = $1.5BSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearReported revenue$0.0B$1.0B$2.0BFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: Revenues. Source concepts: us-gaap:Revenues.

ROOT net income, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT net income, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT Net incomeLatest point: FY2025 = $40.3MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearNet income-$750.0M$0.0B$250.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.

ROOT operating income, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT operating income, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT Operating incomeLatest point: FY2025 = $61.8MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearOperating income-$500.0M$0.0B$250.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: OperatingIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss.

ROOT diluted eps, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT diluted eps, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT Diluted EPSLatest point: FY2025 = $2.36/shareSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearDiluted EPS (USD/share)-$40.00/share$0.00/share$8.00/shareFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.

ROOT operating cash flow, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT operating cash flow, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT Operating cash flowLatest point: FY2025 = $206.5MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearOperating cash flow-$500.0M$0.0B$500.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities.

ROOT capital expenditures, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT capital expenditures, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT Capital expendituresLatest point: FY2025 = $0.0BSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearCapital expenditures$0.0B$125.0M$250.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.

ROOT assets, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT assets, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT AssetsLatest point: FY2025 = $1.7BSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearAssets$0.0B$1.0B$2.0BFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: Assets. Source concepts: us-gaap:Assets.

ROOT liabilities, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT liabilities, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT LiabilitiesLatest point: FY2025 = $1.3BSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearLiabilities$0.0B$1.0B$2.0BFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: Liabilities. Source concepts: us-gaap:Liabilities.

ROOT stockholders' equity, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT stockholders' equity, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT Stockholders' equityLatest point: FY2025 = $284.3MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearStockholders' equity$0.0B$375.0M$750.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: StockholdersEquity. Source concepts: us-gaap:StockholdersEquity.

ROOT cash and cash equivalents, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT cash and cash equivalents, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT Cash and cash equivalentsLatest point: FY2025 = $669.3MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearCash and cash equivalents$0.0B$500.0M$1.0BFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue. Source concepts: us-gaap:CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue.

ROOT free cash flow, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT free cash flow, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.ROOT Free cash flowLatest point: FY2025 = $206.5MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearFree cash flow-$500.0M$0.0B$500.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001788882-26-000014; filed 2026-02-25. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.

Quarterly

Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-06. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001788882.json.

Flow metrics use discrete quarter-length periods from 10-Q/10-Q/A filings. Q4 revenue and net income are derived only when annual FY and nine-month YTD facts exist for the same fiscal year; derived Q4 values are labeled. EPS Q4 is not derived.

QuarterEnd DateRevenueNet IncomeDiluted EPSMethod
2022-Q22022-06-30-0.36reported discrete quarter
2022-Q32022-09-30-4.54reported discrete quarter
2023-Q12023-03-31-2.88reported discrete quarter
2023-Q22023-06-3074,800,000-36,700,000-2.55reported discrete quarter
2023-Q32023-09-30115,300,000-45,800,000-3.16reported discrete quarter
2023-Q42023-12-31194,800,000-24,000,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2024-Q12024-03-31254,900,000-6,200,000-0.42reported discrete quarter
2024-Q22024-06-30289,200,000-7,800,000-0.52reported discrete quarter
2024-Q32024-09-30305,700,00022,800,0001.35reported discrete quarter
2024-Q42024-12-31326,700,00022,100,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2025-Q12025-03-31349,400,00018,400,0001.07reported discrete quarter
2025-Q22025-06-30382,900,00022,000,0001.29reported discrete quarter
2025-Q32025-09-30387,800,000-5,400,000-0.35reported discrete quarter
2025-Q42025-12-31397,000,0005,300,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2026-Q12026-03-31393,500,00035,900,0002.09reported discrete quarter

Quarterly Charts

ROOT quarterly revenue, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.ROOT quarterly revenue, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.ROOT Quarterly RevenueLatest point: 2026-Q1 = $393.5MSource: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.Fiscal quarterQuarterly Revenue$0.0B$250.0M$500.0M2023-Q22023-Q32023-Q42024-Q12024-Q22024-Q32024-Q42025-Q12025-Q22025-Q32025-Q42026-Q1

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001788882-26-000047; filed 2026-05-06. Concept: Revenues. Source concepts: us-gaap:Revenues.

ROOT quarterly net income, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.ROOT quarterly net income, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.ROOT Quarterly Net incomeLatest point: 2026-Q1 = $35.9MSource: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.Fiscal quarterQuarterly Net income-$250.0M$0.0B$250.0M2023-Q22023-Q32023-Q42024-Q12024-Q22024-Q32024-Q42025-Q12025-Q22025-Q32025-Q42026-Q1

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001788882-26-000047; filed 2026-05-06. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.

ROOT quarterly diluted eps, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.ROOT quarterly diluted eps, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.ROOT Quarterly Diluted EPSLatest point: 2026-Q1 = $2.09/shareSource: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.Fiscal quarterQuarterly Diluted EPS (USD/share)-$6.00/share$0.00/share$4.00/share2022-Q22022-Q32023-Q12023-Q22023-Q32024-Q12024-Q22024-Q32025-Q12025-Q22025-Q32026-Q1

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001788882-26-000047; filed 2026-05-06. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.

Macro Cross-References

Latest quarter (10-Q)

Latest 10-Q source: 0001788882-26-000047.

Extracted structurally from real Item 2 body heading to real Item 3/4 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-05-06. Report date: 2026-03-31.

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.

Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
(dollars in millions, except premiums per policy)
Policies in force495,429453,800
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 ratio62.2%64.0%
Net expense ratio29.2%31.6%
Net combined ratio91.4%95.6%
Gross loss ratio54.5%56.1%
Gross LAE ratio7.1%6.7%
Gross expense ratio29.1%31.2%
Gross combined ratio90.7%94.0%
Gross accident period loss ratio58.8%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

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Latest 10-K MD&A

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-02-25. Report date: 2025-12-31.

Item 7.  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 consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to those differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those discussed in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis does not discuss 2023 performance or a comparison of 2024 versus 2023 performance for select areas where we have determined the omitted information is not necessary to understand our current period financial condition, changes in our financial condition, or our results. The omitted information may be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on February 26, 2025.

Overview

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 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.

Key Factors and Trends Affecting our Operating Performance

Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and will continue to be, affected by a number of factors, including the following:

Our Ability to Manage and Price Risk

We leverage technology to help manage risk. For instance, we leverage machine learning to “clean” behavioral data obtained through a customer’s mobile device, and we use advanced statistical methods to model data into usable behavior scores. We leverage intelligent chat functions and various forms of machine learning and advanced automation to help power our claims function. Technology is a key differentiator in managing risk across our key functions. Our success depends on our ability to adequately and competitively price risk.

Our Ability to Attract New Customers

Our long-term growth will depend, in large part, on our continued ability to attract new customers to our platform. We intend to continue to drive new customer growth by leveraging our differentiated consumer experience, our partnership channel, direct performance marketing driven by dynamic data science models, machine learning loss models and our telematics-based pricing models. Additionally, our proprietary dataset will continue to scale as we grow, enabling us to enhance our predictive models to further improve pricing and attract potential new customers. We will also continue to target attractive potential customer segments through a diverse distribution strategy, which includes direct and partnership channels. Our ability to attract new customers will depend on a number of factors, including the pricing of our products, offerings of our competitors, success of our partnership channel and the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, and our ability to expand into new markets. Our ability to attract and retain customers depends on maintaining and strengthening our brand by providing superior customer experiences and competitive pricing. In particular, we are challenged by traditional insurers who have more diverse product offerings and longer established operating histories. These competitors can mimic certain aspects of our digital platform and offerings, and as they have more types of insurance products, can offer customers the ability to “bundle” multiple coverage types together, which may be attractive to many customers.

Our Ability to Retain Customers

Our ability to derive significant lifetime value from our customer relationships depends, in part, on our ability to retain our customers over time. Strong retention allows us to build a recurring revenue base, generating additional premiums term over term without material incremental marketing and underwriting costs. As we broadly retain customers and our book of business evolves to be more weighted towards renewals versus new business, as is the case with our mature competitors, we will benefit from the inherently lower loss ratios that characterize renewed premiums. Our ability to retain customers will depend on a number of factors, including our customers’ satisfaction with our products, offerings of our competitors and pricing of products.

Our Ability to be Licensed in All States in the United States

Our long-term growth opportunity will benefit from our ability to provide insurance across more states in the United States. Today, we are currently licensed in 50 states and the District of Columbia and operate in 36 of those states. Our state expansion has unlocked a large total addressable market for sustained growth, made our direct targeted marketing more efficient and created an opportunity to build a national brand, supporting our marketing holistically.

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Our Ability to Expand Premiums Through Cross-Selling and Fee Income Per Policy

We are in the early stages of cross-selling non-auto products across our customer base. Cross-sales of renters policies will allow us to generate additional premiums without material incremental marketing spend, and ultimately higher revenue per customer. We have also observed that bundling products with auto insurance improves retention as the relationship with our customer expands. Our success in expanding revenues through cross-sales and greater fee income per policy depends on our marketing efforts with new products, continuous state expansion of these offerings and the pricing of our bundled products and continuing to refine the fee schedules in our policyholder contracts to be more consistent with industry norms. The success of our renters insurance offering is also subject to our ability to develop underwriting capabilities to adequately price renters risk.

Recent Developments Affecting Comparability

General Macroeconomic Factors

Changing global economic conditions has resulted in inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, changes in interest rates and changes in equity markets. In addition, economic uncertainty has developed as a result of changes in tariff policy, including the imposition of new, increased or retaliatory tariffs. There remains uncertainty around the future of inflation, including as a result of evolving tariffs and trade policy; 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. Additionally, 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.

For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
(dollars in millions, except premiums per policy)
Policies in force481,869414,862341,764
Premiums per policy$1,531$1,584$1,423
Premiums in force$1,475.5$1,314.3$972.7
Gross premiums written$1,505.8$1,301.1$783.1
Gross premiums earned$1,466.0$1,231.0$635.8
Gross profit$386.6$337.1$76.1
Net income (loss)$40.3$30.9$(147.4)
Direct contribution$505.9$394.0$150.7
Adjusted EBITDA$132.0$111.9$(42.9)
Net loss and LAE ratio65.9%68.5%82.8%
Net expense ratio32.3%27.9%50.4%
Net combined ratio98.2%96.4%133.2%
Gross loss ratio58.0%58.9%65.2%
Gross LAE ratio7.1%8.6%9.6%
Gross expense ratio32.0%27.2%41.6%
Gross combined ratio97.1%94.7%116.4%
Gross accident period loss ratio59.3%58.2%64.1%

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.

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

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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 refunds related to these expenses 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 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.

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Adjusted EBITDA

We define adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as net income (loss) excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, loss on extinguishment of debt, 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 (loss) 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 (loss) 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.

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.

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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, 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.

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.

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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.

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 refunds related to these expenses 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 expense 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

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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; and restructuring costs which include employee costs, real estate exit costs and other costs. 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, loss on extinguishment of debt, and income tax expense.

Interest Expense

Interest expense is not an operating expense; therefore, we include these expenses below operating expenses. 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.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on extinguishment of debt is not an operating expense; therefore, we include these expenses below operating expenses. Loss on extinguishment of debt primarily relates to the difference between the reacquisition price of the debt and the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt. Upon extinguishment of debt, the remaining unamortized discount and debt issuance costs are recognized as expense.

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 Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

For the Years Ended December 31,
20252024$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Revenue:
Net premiums earned$1,401.7$1,070.9$330.830.9%
Net investment income33.735.9(2.2)(6.1)%
Fee income78.366.012.318.6%
Other income3.43.7(0.3)(8.1)%
Total revenues1,517.11,176.5340.629.0%
Operating expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses924.2733.0191.226.1%
Sales and marketing174.8135.839.028.7%
Other insurance expense206.3106.499.993.9%
Technology and development53.153.3(0.2)(0.4)%
General and administrative96.969.527.439.4%
Total operating expenses1,455.31,098.0357.332.5%
Operating income61.878.5(16.7)(21.3)%
Interest expense21.042.2(21.2)(50.2)%
Loss on extinguishment of debt5.4(5.4)(100.0)%
Income before income tax expense40.830.99.932.0%
Income tax expense0.50.5100.0%
Net income40.330.99.430.4%
Other comprehensive income:
Changes in net unrealized gains on investments6.20.26.03000.0%
Comprehensive income$46.5$31.1$15.449.5%

Revenue

Net Premiums Earned

Net premiums earned increased due to an increase in policies in force as a result of continued growth in our partnership channel and reduced cessions of 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 years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we ceded approximately 4.4% and 13.0% 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 years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

For the Years Ended December 31,
20252024$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Gross premiums written$1,505.8$1,301.1$204.715.7%
Ceded premiums written(45.4)(137.0)91.6(66.9)%
Net premiums written1,460.41,164.1296.325.5%
Gross premiums earned1,466.01,231.0235.019.1%
Ceded premiums earned(64.3)(160.1)95.8(59.8)%
Net premiums earned$1,401.7$1,070.9$330.830.9%

Gross premiums written increased due to growth in new writings as a result of continued growth in our partnership channel. The increase in gross premiums earned was primarily due to greater policies in force compared to 2024.

Fee Income

Fee income increased primarily due to greater policies in force, resulting in an increase of $5.9 million in policy fees and $4.2 million in installment fees.

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. 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.

Gross accident period loss ratios increased to 59.3% for the year ended December 31, 2025, from 58.2% for 2024. The change in the ratios was driven by geographic and channel mix shift and higher loss costs as a result of increased severity per claim due to higher vehicle repair and medical costs. This was partially offset by rate actions, favorable weather-related losses, and business tenure mix. We observed a mid-single-digit increase in estimated ultimate severity per claim and a low-single-digit decrease in estimated ultimate claim frequency for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 2024 across our bodily injury, collision, and property damage coverages.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing increased primarily due to a $26.9 million increase in direct performance marketing spend, reflective of our investments to drive accretive growth and deeper market penetration in the states in which we operate. We also saw a $9.5 million increase in experimental marketing spend as part of our efforts to diversify our distribution channels. While acquisition expenses increased due to heightened competition in the marketing environment, we remained disciplined in our deployment of direct marketing spend, operating within our estimated return targets.

Other Insurance Expense

Other insurance expense increased primarily due to a $35.1 million increase in our acquisition expenses driven by greater commissions paid related to the continued growth in our partnership channel, including amortization of

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deferred policy acquisition costs. In addition, acquisition expenses increased due to a $10.9 million sales tax refund that decreased acquisition expenses in the prior year. Acquisition expenses also increased due to a $4.0 million increase in report costs as a result of growth in new writings. We also saw a $19.1 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 $15.3 million increase in Carvana warrant expense, including a cumulative expense catch-up, related to our outstanding warrant structure with Carvana. Variable expenses increased primarily due to a $6.6 million increase in premium taxes, as a result of growth of our earned premium and policies in force.

General and Administrative

General and administrative increased due to a $18.6 million increase in Personnel Costs mainly driven by share-based compensation expenses relating to our equity incentive plan.

Non-Operating Expenses

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased primarily due to a $19.5 million decrease in debt interest expense as a result of reduced principal and a more favorable interest rate in connection with the Amended Term Loan. In addition, interest expense benefited from $4.6 million lower debt discount amortization as a result of changes in our debt structure following the amendment.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on extinguishment of debt was due to unamortized discount and debt issuance costs being expensed as a result of extinguishing the prior term loan in 2024.

Other Comprehensive Income

Changes in Net Unrealized Gains on Investments

Changes in net unrealized gains on investments increased primarily due to declining market interest rates during the year, which resulted in higher fair values for fixed maturity securities, particularly those with longer durations, as well as the replacement of lower yielding securities with higher coupon investments.

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Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

For the Years Ended December 31,
20242023$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Revenue:
Net premiums earned$1,070.9$399.9$671.0167.8%
Net investment income35.930.25.718.9%
Fee income66.023.442.6182.1%
Other income3.71.52.2146.7%
Total revenue1,176.5455.0721.5158.6%
Operating expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses733.0331.3401.7121.2%
Sales and marketing135.849.386.5175.5%
Other insurance expense106.447.658.8123.5%
Technology and development53.344.88.519.0%
General and administrative69.583.3(13.8)(16.6)%
Total operating expenses1,098.0556.3541.797.4%
Operating income (loss)78.5(101.3)179.8177.5%
Interest expense42.246.1(3.9)(8.5)%
Loss on extinguishment of debt5.45.4100.0%
Income (loss) before income tax expense30.9(147.4)178.3121.0%
Income tax expense%
Net income (loss)30.9(147.4)178.3121.0%
Other comprehensive income:
Changes in net unrealized gains on investments0.23.3(3.1)(93.9)%
Comprehensive income (loss)$31.1$(144.1)$175.2121.6%

The December 31, 2024 and 2023 results of operations discussion can be found in the section titled “Results of Operations” Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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

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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 years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:

For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
(dollars in millions)
Total revenue$1,517.1$1,176.5$455.0
Loss and loss adjustment expenses(924.2)(733.0)(331.3)
Other insurance expense(206.3)(106.4)(47.6)
Gross profit386.6337.176.1
Net investment income(33.7)(35.9)(30.2)
Adjustments from other insurance expense(1)135.866.576.3
Ceded premiums earned64.3160.1235.9
Ceded loss and loss adjustment expenses(30.5)(97.7)(144.5)
Net ceding commission and other(2)(16.6)(36.1)(62.9)
Direct contribution$505.9$394.0$150.7

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(1) Adjustments from other insurance expense consists of acquisition expenses, including report costs and refunds related to these expenses and commission expenses related to our partnership channel of $101.8 million, $49.7 million and $50.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, 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 $34.0 million, $16.8 million and $25.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, 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 (loss) to adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:

For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
(dollars in millions)
Net income (loss)$40.3$30.9$(147.4)
Adjustments:
Interest expense20.339.743.2
Income tax expense0.5
Depreciation and amortization11.714.512.2
Share-based compensation40.118.516.9
Loss on extinguishment of debt5.4
Warrant compensation expense19.23.817.4
Restructuring costs(1)0.10.211.2
Other (2)(0.2)(1.1)3.6
Adjusted EBITDA$132.0$111.9$(42.9)

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(1) Restructuring costs consist of employee costs, real estate exit costs, and other. This includes zero, zero and $0.4 million of share-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. This also includes $0.1 million, $0.4 million and $0.4 million of depreciation and amortization for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For further information on restructuring costs, see Note 10, “Restructuring Costs,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2) Other primarily reflects legal costs and other items that do not reflect our ongoing operating performance. Legal and other fees net of recoveries related to the 2022 misappropriation of funds by a former senior marketing employee of $(0.2) million, $(1.1) million and $3.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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 of stock and debt.

Certain events may impact our liquidity, such as the economic instability resulting in inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, changes in interest rates, new or increased tariffs, 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 such as changes in tariff policy, including the imposition of new, increased or retaliatory tariffs, 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.

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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 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 year ended December 31, 2025, the Ohio Department of Insurance approved Root Insurance Company to distribute four extraordinary dividends. As a result, over the period, $45.0 million was distributed to Caret Holdings, Inc., its parent company, net of capital contributions made by Caret Holdings, Inc. to our regulated insurance entities.

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 December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025. 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 and net investment income. 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 year ended December 31, 2025, Root Re paid dividends of $60.0 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 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.

Liquidity

As of December 31, 2025, we had $669.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which $312.1 million was held outside of regulated insurance entities. We also had $387.0 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.

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,

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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.

Tax withholding obligations arise upon vesting of shares of service-based restricted stock units, or RSUs, performance-based restricted stock units, and market-based restricted stock units, and these obligations must be satisfied at the time they arise through cash payments remitted to the relevant tax authorities. To the extent we satisfy our tax withholding obligations with respect to these equity compensation awards by withholding shares and remitting cash to the relevant tax authorities, the amount of cash payments due for taxes upon the vesting of such equity compensation awards is dependent on the price of our Class A common stock on the applicable vesting dates and could be substantial. Accordingly, increases in the price of our Class A common stock could increase the amount of cash required to satisfy these tax withholding obligations, which could have a negative impact on our liquidity and ability to use funds for operational purposes.

Our debt covenants require cash and cash equivalents held in entities other than our insurance subsidiaries to be at least $50.0 million.

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:

For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
(dollars in millions)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$206.5$195.7$(33.6)
Net cash used in investing activities(91.7)(154.4)(45.7)
Net cash used in financing activities(25.2)(120.7)(4.1)

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $206.5 million compared to $195.7 million of net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was due to a strategic reduction of quota share reinsurance and timing of reinsurance and premium receipts. This was partially offset by a change in loss and LAE reserves and premiums not yet earned due to greater growth in policies in force in the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2025.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $91.7 million, compared to $154.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to lower purchases of investments and higher proceeds from maturities, calls and pay downs of investments for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 2024.

Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $25.2 million, compared to $120.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in cash used in financing activities was primarily a result of extinguishing the prior term loan and entering into the Amended Term Loan in 2024, which was partially offset by higher tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of shares of RSUs and market-based RSUs during the year ended December 31, 2025.

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Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

The December 31, 2024 and 2023 net cash discussion can be found in the section titled “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations

As of December 31, 2025, our material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations consisted of purchase commitments, as discussed in Note 13, “Commitments and Contingencies,” operating leases, as discussed in Note 8, “Leases,” and an Amended Term Loan, as discussed in Note 7, “Long-Term Debt,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe we have sufficient resources, and access to additional debt and equity capital, to adequately meet our obligations as they come due.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of the 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 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 and receivable 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.

We believe that the accounting estimates described below involve a significant degree of judgment and complexity. Accordingly, we believe these are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. For further information, see Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Loss and LAE Reserves

The evaluation and estimation of ultimate losses and LAE requires considerable judgment in understanding how claims mature, how claims differ between lines of business, and how changes in the business impact claims settlement over time. Loss reserves represent a liability estimate at a given point in time based on many input variables including historical and statistical information, inflation, contract interpretation, weather catastrophe impacts, regulatory environment, and economic conditions. While we consider many inputs into the loss reserve valuation process, as well as several actuarial methodologies, there is no single method for determining the exact ultimate claims liability. In many cases, we use multiple estimation methods based on the particular facts and circumstances of the claims and liabilities being evaluated, resulting in a range of reasonable estimates for reserves for losses and LAE. We do not discount reserves.

Our actuarial reserving team performs monthly reviews of the claims experience and loss emergence to support our estimation of ultimate losses and LAE. A few considerations and assumptions in estimating ultimate claim liabilities includes relative case reserve adequacy over time, claims cycle time, claims settlement practices, exposure growth, actuarial projections, current economic conditions, driving patterns observed from telematics, weather catastrophes, and claim litigation. Our loss reserves can be grouped by claim type, where amounts related to material damage of vehicles and property tend to settle within six to 12 months, while claims that involve injuries or personal liability have a much longer time period between the occurrence of a loss and the settlement of the claim. In general, the longer the time span between the incidence of a loss and the settlement of the claim, the more the ultimate settlement amount can vary.

Because actual experience can differ from key assumptions used in establishing reserves, there is potential for significant variation in the development of loss reserves. There is considerable uncertainty associated with the

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actuarial estimates, and therefore the actual losses and LAE paid in the future may differ materially from the reserves we have recorded. Our loss estimates are continually reviewed by management and adjusted as necessary; with adjustments included in the period determined.

The key assumptions that materially affect the estimate of the reserves for loss and LAE are as follows:

•Many of the actuarial estimation methods assume that the speed of claim payments and claim closures, also known as cycle time, remains relatively consistent over time. While fluctuations and improvements in cycle time are expected as we grow, these timing changes can be difficult to discern from normal process risk variability in the data.

•For actuarial methods that rely on case reserve data, there is an implicit assumption that the adequacy of case reserve estimates stays relatively constant over time. For example, if the held case reserves represent the 50th percentile outcome for each claim, then any changes to this case reserve level, either higher or lower, would impact the ultimate loss estimates.

•Actuarial methods that rely on exposure bases, such as premiums or car years, perform better when the mix of business is relatively stable over time. Business growth can change the mix of business across several dimensions: new business versus renewal, geography profile, and underwriting profile. As such, prior estimates of claim frequency, claim severity, or loss ratio may not be as predictive of future results when the mix of business changes.

•Broader macro-level economics can have a material impact on loss reserve estimates, such as a rapid change in miles driven, unanticipated inflation, regulatory restrictions, and legal developments as they relate to contract and coverage interpretation and enforceability.

Due to the inherent uncertainty in determining our ultimate cost of settling claims, we evaluate what the potential impact on consolidated results of operations, financial position, and liquidity would be based on a hypothetical 5% and 10% increase or decrease in key assumptions described above. The loss reserve range estimated below represents a range of reasonably likely reserves, not a range of all possible outcomes. Therefore, the ultimate losses could reach levels outside the range provided. Given the growth in exposures from inception in 2015, we believe evaluating sensitivity based on a hypothetical increase or decrease of 5% and 10% reflects management’s best estimate and provides a scenario impact on the reserve ranges due to variability in key assumptions. The following table summarizes this sensitivity analysis:

Scenarios for Changes in Loss Reserves for all Accident Years
(10)%(5)%—%5%10%
(dollars in millions)
Bodily injury liability$206.0$217.4$228.9$240.3$251.8
Uninsured and underinsured bodily injury35.837.839.741.843.7
Property damage69.673.577.481.285.1
All other coverages45.445.445.445.445.4
Total loss reserves—net of reinsurance$356.8$374.1$391.4$408.7$426.0

Our loss and LAE reserves are recorded net of external reinsurance and net of amounts expected to be received from salvage (the amount recovered from the damaged property after we pay for a total loss) and subrogation (the right to recover payments from third parties).

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Reinsurance Recoverable and Receivable

We also estimate the amount of reinsurance recoverable and receivable from reinsurance contracts. Reinsurance assets include reinsurance recoverable and receivable on unpaid loss and LAE reserves, which are estimated as part of our loss reserving process and are subject to similar judgments and uncertainties. Estimating these amounts involves significant judgment, with key considerations including:

•paid and unpaid amounts recoverable;

•any balances in dispute or subject to legal collection;

•the financial well-being of a reinsurer; and

•the likelihood of collection of the reinsurance recovery considering factors such as, amounts outstanding and length of collection periods.

Recoverability of Net Deferred Tax Assets

We calculate the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes, or ASC 740. The application of ASC 740 requires a company to evaluate the recoverability of deferred tax assets and to establish a valuation allowance if necessary to reduce the carrying value of the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Considerable judgment is required in determining whether a valuation allowance is necessary and, if so, the amount of such valuation allowance. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance we consider many factors, including: (1) the nature of the deferred tax assets and liabilities; (2) whether they are ordinary or capital; (3) the timing of expected reversal; (4) taxable income in prior carry back years as well as projected taxable earnings exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carry forwards; (5) the length of time that carryovers can be used; (6) unique tax rules that would impact the utilization of the deferred tax assets; and (7) any tax planning strategies that we would employ to avoid a tax benefit expiring unused.

We may be unable to fully use our net operating losses, or NOLs, if at all. Under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the Code, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change” (generally defined as a greater than 50% change, by value, in the corporation’s equity ownership by certain shareholders or groups of shareholders over a rolling three-year period), the corporation’s ability to use its pre-ownership change NOLs to offset its post-ownership change income may be limited. The limitation may be such that it prevents the Company from fully utilizing its NOLs existing at the time of the ownership change prior to their expiration, which could also result in a substantial reduction in the deferred tax asset. We currently carry a valuation allowance against our entire net deferred tax asset. As such, any reduction in the deferred tax asset would also result in an offsetting reduction in the valuation allowance.

MD&A history

Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.

FY 2024 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0001628280-25-008137.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2025-02-26. Report date: 2024-12-31.

Item 7.  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 consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to those differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those discussed in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis does not discuss 2022 performance or a comparison of 2023 versus 2022 performance for select areas where we have determined the omitted information is not necessary to understand our current period financial condition, changes in our financial condition, or our results. The omitted information may be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on February 21, 2024.

Overview

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 using mobile technology and data science to offer drivers fair, personalized rates.

We believe the Root advantage is derived from our unique 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 to ongoing customer engagement.

To scale the business, we aim to drive new customer growth and optimize unit economics by capitalizing on our two distribution channels: direct and partnership. The direct channel efficiently drives volume for high intent customers, meeting customers in platforms that they use extensively such as search engines or select marketplace platforms while actively shopping for insurance. The data science model 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 all functions, including distribution, underwriting, policy administration and claims in particular. We believe our data- and technology-driven approach to pricing and underwriting allows for rapid response to macroeconomic trends through quick, appropriate rate actions. Through continued development of machine-learning loss models, which allow us to respond more quickly to changes in the market, we expect improvement in pricing segmentation. We believe this allows us to operate with a cost-to-acquire and cost-to-serve advantage. We believe that through prudent investment in and diversification of our distribution channels, including leveraging proprietary data science and technology and a focus on partnerships with automotive, financial services, and independent agents, will position us for sustainable, long-term and profitable growth.

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 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.

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Key Factors and Trends Affecting our Operating Performance

Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and will continue to be, affected by a number of factors, including the following:

Our Ability to Manage and Price Risk

We leverage technology to help manage risk. For instance, we leverage machine learning to “clean” behavioral data obtained through a customer’s mobile device, and we use advanced statistical methods to model that data into usable behavior scores. We leverage intelligent chat functions and various forms of machine learning and advanced automation to help power our claims function. Technology is a key differentiator in managing risk across our key functions. Our success depends on our ability to adequately and competitively price risk.

Our Ability to Attract New Customers

Our long-term growth will depend, in large part, on our continued ability to attract new customers to our platform. We intend to continue to drive new customer growth by leveraging our differentiated consumer experience, our partnership channel, direct performance marketing driven by dynamic data science models, machine learning loss models and our telematics-based pricing models. Additionally, our proprietary dataset will continue to scale as we grow, enabling us to enhance our predictive models to further improve pricing and attract potential new customers. We will also continue to target attractive potential customer segments through diverse distribution strategy, which includes direct and partnership channels. Our ability to attract new customers will depend on a number of factors, including the pricing of our products, offerings of our competitors, success of our partnership channel and the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, and our ability to expand into new markets. Our ability to attract and retain customers depends on maintaining and strengthening our brand by providing superior customer experiences and competitive pricing. In particular, we are challenged by traditional insurers who have more diverse product offerings and longer established operating histories. These competitors can mimic certain aspects of our digital platform and offerings, and as they have more types of insurance products, can offer customers the ability to “bundle” multiple coverage types together, which may be attractive to many customers.

Our Ability to Retain Customers

Our ability to derive significant lifetime value from our customer relationships depends, in part, on our ability to retain our customers over time. Strong retention allows us to build a recurring revenue base, generating additional premiums term over term without material incremental marketing and underwriting costs. As we broadly retain customers and our book of business evolves to be more weighted towards renewals versus new business, as is the case with our mature competitors, we will benefit from the inherently lower loss ratios that characterize renewed premiums. Our ability to retain customers will depend on a number of factors, including our customers’ satisfaction with our products, offerings of our competitors and pricing of products.

Our Ability to be Licensed in All States in the U.S.

Our long-term growth opportunity will benefit from our ability to provide insurance across more states in the U.S. Today, we are currently licensed in 50 states (48 states for personal auto) and the District of Columbia and operate in 35 of those states. Our state expansion has unlocked a large total addressable market for sustained growth, made our direct targeted marketing more efficient and created an opportunity to build a national brand, supporting our marketing holistically.

Our Ability to Expand Premiums Through Cross-Selling and Fee Income Per Policy

We are in the early stages of cross-selling non-auto products across our customer base. Cross-sales of renters policies will allow us to generate additional premiums without material incremental marketing spend, and ultimately higher revenue per customer. We have also observed that bundling products with auto insurance improves retention as the relationship with our customer expands. Our success in expanding revenues through cross-sales and greater fee income per policy depends on our marketing efforts with new products, continuous state expansion of these offerings and the pricing of our bundled products and continuing to refine the fee schedules in our policyholder

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contracts to be more consistent with industry norms. The success of our renters insurance offering is also subject to our ability to develop underwriting capabilities to adequately price renters risk.

Recent Developments Affecting Comparability

General Macroeconomic Factors

Economic instability has led to acute inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, changes in interest rates and changes in equity markets. 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. 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. We believe these non-GAAP and operational measures are useful in evaluating our performance, in addition to our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. 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.

For the Years Ended December 31,
202420232022
(dollars in millions, except Premiums per policy)
Policies in force414,862341,764220,354
Premiums per policy$1,584$1,423$1,220
Premiums in force$1,314.3$972.7$537.7
Gross premiums written$1,301.1$783.1$600.0
Gross premiums earned$1,231.0$635.8$643.6
Gross profit (loss)$337.1$76.1$(32.2)
Net income (loss)$30.9$(147.4)$(297.7)
Direct contribution$394.0$150.7$27.6
Adjusted EBITDA$111.9$(42.9)$(185.9)
Net loss and LAE ratio68.5%82.8%122.8%
Net expense ratio27.9%50.4%72.2%
Net combined ratio96.4%133.2%195.0%
Gross loss ratio58.9%65.2%82.1%
Gross LAE ratio8.6%9.6%10.3%
Gross expense ratio27.2%41.6%45.4%
Gross combined ratio94.7%116.4%137.8%
Gross accident period loss ratio59.9%64.0%80.3%

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.

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

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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 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 (Loss)

We define gross profit (loss) as total revenue minus net loss and LAE and other insurance expense (benefit). We view gross profit (loss) 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 (loss) excluding net investment income, net realized gains on investments, acquisition costs which include report costs and refunds related to these expenses and commission expenses related to our partnership channel, fixed costs which include certain warrant compensation expense related to policies originating through the integrated automobile insurance solution for Carvana’s online buying 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, 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 (benefit). After these adjustments, the resulting calculation is inclusive of only those gross variable costs of 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.

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Adjusted EBITDA

We define adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as net income (loss) excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, loss on extinguishment of debt, warrant compensation expense, restructuring charges, write-off of prepaid marketing expenses, 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 (loss) 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 (loss) 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 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.

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.

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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. Changes to our loss reserves are the primary driver of the difference 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 and cash equivalents, fixed maturities, and short-term investments less investment expenses. 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.

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.

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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 (benefit), 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, certain non-commission expenses related to the partnership channel, Personnel Costs and Overhead related to our brand strategy, creative and business development activities, and certain data science activities as fixed costs. We incur sales and marketing expenses for all product offerings. 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.

Other Insurance Expense (Benefit)

Other insurance expense (benefit) includes expenses primarily related to insurance and underwriting operations of the business, it is comprised of acquisition, variable and fixed expenses. We view report costs and refunds related to these expenses 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 costs. We view insurance license expenses, certain warrant compensation expense 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 costs.

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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 (benefit) 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. Certain 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 (benefit).

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; and restructuring costs which include employee costs, real estate exit costs and other costs. 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

Interest Expense

Interest expense is not an operating expense; therefore, we include these expenses below operating expenses. 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. In addition, changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities that are associated with our long-term debt are recorded as interest expense.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on extinguishment of debt is not an operating expense; therefore, we include these expenses below operating expenses. Loss on extinguishment of debt primarily relates to the difference between the reacquisition price of the debt and the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt. Upon extinguishment of debt, the remaining unamortized discount and debt issuance costs are recognized as expense.

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Results of Operations

Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

For the Years Ended December 31,
20242023$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Revenue:
Net premiums earned$1,070.9$399.9$671.0167.8%
Net investment income35.930.25.718.9%
Fee income66.023.442.6182.1%
Other income3.71.52.2146.7%
Total revenues1,176.5455.0721.5158.6%
Operating expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses733.0331.3401.7121.2%
Sales and marketing135.849.386.5175.5%
Other insurance expense106.447.658.8123.5%
Technology and development53.344.88.519.0%
General and administrative69.583.3(13.8)(16.6)%
Total operating expenses1,098.0556.3541.797.4%
Operating income (loss)78.5(101.3)179.8177.5%
Interest expense(42.2)(46.1)3.9(8.5)%
Loss on extinguishment of debt(5.4)(5.4)100.0%
Income (loss) before income tax expense30.9(147.4)178.3121.0%
Income tax expense%
Net income (loss)30.9(147.4)178.3121.0%
Other comprehensive income:
Changes in net unrealized gains on investments0.23.3(3.1)(93.9)%
Comprehensive income (loss)$31.1$(144.1)$175.2121.6%

Revenue

Net Premiums Earned

Net premiums earned increased due to an increase in policies in force as a result of increased direct performance marketing spend, continued growth in our partnership channel, reduced external quota share cessions of gross premiums earned to reinsurers between periods and greater premium per policy resulting from rate actions.

During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we ceded approximately 13.0% and 37.1% of our gross premiums earned, respectively. The change in cessions between periods was primarily driven by a strategic reduction of quota share reinsurance and commutations of certain reinsurance agreements in 2023.

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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 years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

For the Years Ended December 31,
20242023$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Gross premiums written$1,301.1$783.1$518.066.1%
Ceded premiums written(137.0)(209.9)72.9(34.7)%
Net premiums written1,164.1573.2590.9103.1%
Gross premiums earned1,231.0635.8595.293.6%
Ceded premiums earned(160.1)(235.9)75.8(32.1)%
Net premiums earned$1,070.9$399.9$671.0167.8%

Gross premiums written increased due to growth in new writings as a result of increased direct performance marketing spend and continued growth in our partnership channel compared to 2023. The increase in gross premiums earned was primarily due to greater policies in force and an 11.3% increase in premium per policy primarily attributable to rate actions.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income increased due to a $7.3 million increase in interest and dividends received primarily due to a higher average cash balance and a larger investment portfolio. This was partially offset by a $2.2 million increase in impairment related to low income housing tax credit utilization.

Fee Income

Fee income increased due to a $24.4 million increase in policy fees and a $15.4 million increase in installment fees due to increased policies in force.

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 and commutations of certain reinsurance agreements.

Gross accident period loss ratios decreased to 59.9% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 64.0% for 2023. The change in the ratios was driven by growth in average premium per policy primarily attributable to rate actions. This was partially offset by business tenure mix and higher loss costs as a result of increased severity per claim due to higher vehicle repair and medical costs. We experienced a 5% increase in severity per claim and a 4% decrease in claim frequency for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023 across our bodily injury, collision, and property damage coverages. The claim frequency estimates are tenure mix adjusted.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing increased due to greater acquisition expense as we invested in growing our business to drive accretive growth and deeper market penetration in the states in which we operate. This resulted in a $76.7 million increase in direct performance marketing spend. We also experienced a $6.7 million increase in experimental marketing spend as part of our efforts to diversify our distribution channels.

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Other Insurance Expense

Other insurance expense increased from growth of our earned premium and policies in force, this resulted in greater variable expense including premium write-offs of $21.6 million, premium taxes of $11.9 million and policy processing fees of $6.1 million. We also saw a $28.9 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 initiated in 2023 and continued in 2024. Our acquisition expenses increased due to greater commissions paid related to the continued growth in our partnership channel, including amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, of $15.8 million. While acquisition expenses increased overall, report costs decreased $3.5 million primarily driven by enhanced efficiency and reduced costs for reports related to new business. Additionally, we recorded a $10.9 million sales tax refund related to multiple prior years. Fixed expenses decreased due to a reduction of $13.4 million in Carvana warrant expense, as all short-term warrant expense has been recognized upon vesting. Additionally, we recorded an additional $2.5 million of low income housing tax credit utilization that reduces premium taxes.

Technology and Development

Technology and development increased due to a $5.0 million increase in Personnel Costs. We also experienced a $2.1 million increase in amortization primarily driven by accelerated amortization of internally developed software and a $1.5 million increase in software development expense as we continue to invest in developing and improving our technology platforms and infrastructure.

General and Administrative

General and administrative decreased due to a $5.9 million decrease in corporate insurance due to maturation as a public company and a $5.7 million decrease in legal and professional fees, of which $2.7 million relates to the 2022 misappropriation of funds by a former senior marketing employee.

Non-Operating Expenses

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on extinguishment of debt was due to unamortized discount and debt issuance costs being expensed as a result of extinguishing the Term Loan.

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Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

For the Years Ended December 31,
20232022$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Revenue:
Net premiums earned$399.9$285.9$114.039.9%
Net investment income30.26.224.0387.1%
Net realized gains on investments0.5(0.5)(100.0)%
Fee income23.416.56.941.8%
Other income1.51.7(0.2)(11.8)%
Total revenue455.0310.8144.246.4%
Operating expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses331.3351.0(19.7)(5.6)%
Sales and marketing49.348.01.32.7%
Other insurance expense (benefit)47.6(8.0)55.6695.0%
Technology and development44.855.5(10.7)(19.3)%
General and administrative83.3127.4(44.1)(34.6)%
Total operating expenses556.3573.9(17.6)(3.1)%
Operating loss(101.3)(263.1)161.8(61.5)%
Interest expense(46.1)(34.6)(11.5)33.2%
Loss before income tax expense(147.4)(297.7)150.3(50.5)%
Income tax expense%
Net loss(147.4)(297.7)150.3(50.5)%
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Changes in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments3.3(6.2)9.5153.2%
Comprehensive loss$(144.1)$(303.9)$159.8(52.6)%

The December 31, 2023 and 2022 results of operations discussion can be found in Part II, Item 7, “Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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

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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 years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022:

For the Years Ended December 31,
202420232022
(dollars in millions)
Total revenue$1,176.5$455.0$310.8
Loss and loss adjustment expenses(733.0)(331.3)(351.0)
Other insurance (expense) benefit(106.4)(47.6)8.0
Gross profit (loss)337.176.1(32.2)
Net investment income(35.9)(30.2)(6.2)
Net realized gains on investments(0.5)
Adjustments from other insurance (expense) benefit(1)66.576.338.4
Ceded premiums earned160.1235.9357.7
Ceded loss and loss adjustment expenses(97.7)(144.5)(243.7)
Net ceding commission and other(2)(36.1)(62.9)(85.9)
Direct contribution$394.0$150.7$27.6

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(1) Adjustments from other insurance (expense) benefit consists of acquisition costs including report costs and refunds related to these expenses and commission expenses related to our partnership channel of $49.7 million, $50.8 million and $18.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Fixed expenses including certain warrant compensation expense related to policies originating through the integrated automobile insurance solution for Carvana’s online buying platform, Personnel Costs, Overhead, licenses, professional fees and other of $16.8 million, $25.5 million and $19.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, 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 (loss) to adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022:

For the Years Ended December 31,
202420232022
(dollars in millions)
Net income (loss)$30.9$(147.4)$(297.7)
Adjustments:
Interest expense39.743.231.9
Income tax expense
Depreciation and amortization14.512.212.1
Share-based compensation18.516.925.2
Loss on extinguishment of debt5.4
Warrant compensation expense3.817.414.5
Restructuring costs(1)0.211.218.6
Write-offs and other (2)(1.1)3.69.5
Adjusted EBITDA$111.9$(42.9)$(185.9)

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(1) Restructuring costs consist of employee costs, real estate exit costs, and other. This includes zero, $0.4 million and $5.3 million of share-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. This also includes $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $1.7 million of depreciation and amortization for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. For further information on restructuring costs, see Note 10, “Restructuring Costs,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2) Write-offs and other primarily reflects legal costs, write-off prepaid marketing expense and other items that do not reflect our ongoing operating performance. This includes write-off of prepaid marketing expenses of $10.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Legal and other fees net of recoveries related to the 2022 misappropriation of funds by a former senior marketing employee of $(1.1) million, $3.2 million and $(0.7) million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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 and from sales of investments. Cash generated from operations is highly dependent on being able to efficiently acquire and maintain customers while pricing our insurance products appropriately. 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 of stock and debt.

Certain events may impact our liquidity such as the economic instability resulting in acute inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, changes in interest rates, new or increased tariffs, 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. Fluctuations in interest rates could impact our cost of capital and may limit our ability to raise additional capital. We utilize reinsurance arrangements to grow our business in a capital-efficient manner and mitigate risk. 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

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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 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 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 Florida. To date, our domestic insurance subsidiaries have not paid any dividends, and as of December 31, 2024, they were not permitted to pay any dividends without approval of the applicable superintendent, commissioner and/or director.

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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, Root Re was subject to compliance with certain capital levels and a net premiums earned to capital ratio of 15:1, which we maintained as of December 31, 2024. The capital ratio can fluctuate at Root Re’s election, subject to regulatory approval. Root Re’s primary sources of funds are capital contributions from the holding company, assumed insurance premiums and net investment income. 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.

Financing Arrangements

On January 26, 2022, we closed on a $300.0 million five-year term loan, or Term Loan. In October 2024, we entered into the second amendment to the Term Loan, or Amended Term Loan, that resulted in extinguishment of $237.1 million of the Term Loan, modification of $62.9 million of the Term Loan, and new borrowings of $137.1 million from new BlackRock participation. The resulting principal amount under the Amended Term Loan is $200.0 million and has a maturity date of October 29, 2030. Interest is payable quarterly and is 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.

Liquidity

As of December 31, 2024, we had $599.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which $333.0 million was held outside of regulated insurance entities. We also had $306.8 million in marketable securities.

Our cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of bank deposits and money market funds. Our marketable securities primarily consist of U.S. Treasury securities and agencies, municipal securities, corporate debt securities, and asset-backed securities.

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.

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.

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Under the Amended Term Loan, our debt covenants require cash and cash equivalents held in entities other than our insurance subsidiaries to be at least $50.0 million at all times. We continue to have the same available capital under the Amended Term Loan as we did in the 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:

For the Years Ended December 31,
202420232022
(in millions)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$195.7$(33.6)$(210.6)
Net cash used in investing activities(154.4)(45.7)(16.6)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(120.7)(4.1)283.3

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $195.7 million compared to $33.6 million of net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023. The change in operating activities was due to higher net income between periods, an increase in the net loss and LAE reserves as a result of growth in policies in force and timing of premium receipts and reinsurance payments. This was partially offset by change in premiums not yet earned due to growth, timing of reinsurance receipts and the impact of commuting certain agreements with reinsurers in 2023.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $154.4 million, compared to $45.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to purchases of investments which was partially offset by proceeds from maturities, calls and pay downs of investments.

Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $120.7 million, compared to $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to a partial repayment of the extinguished Term Loan and tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of equity awards. This was partially offset by net proceeds from the Amended Term Loan.

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

The December 31, 2023 and 2022 net cash discussion can be found in Part II, Item 7, “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations

As of December 31, 2024, our material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations consisted of purchase commitments, as discussed in Note 13, “Commitments and Contingencies,” operating leases, as discussed in Note 8, “Leases,” and an Amended Term Loan, as discussed in Note 7, “Long-Term Debt,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe we have sufficient resources, and access to additional debt and equity capital, to adequately meet our obligations as they come due.

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Critical Accounting Estimates

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of the 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 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 and receivable 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.

We believe that the accounting estimates described below involve a significant degree of judgment and complexity. Accordingly, we believe these are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. For further information, see Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Loss and LAE Reserves

The evaluation and estimation of ultimate losses and LAE requires considerable judgment in understanding how claims mature, how claims differ between lines of business, and how changes in the business impact claims settlement over time. Loss reserves represent a liability estimate at a given point in time based on many input variables including historical and statistical information, inflation, contract interpretation, weather catastrophe impacts, regulatory environment, and economic conditions. While we consider many inputs into the loss reserve valuation process, as well as several actuarial methodologies, there is no single method for determining the exact ultimate claims liability. In many cases, we use multiple estimation methods based on the particular facts and circumstances of the claims and liabilities being evaluated, resulting in a range of reasonable estimates for reserves for losses and LAE. We do not discount reserves.

Our actuarial reserving team performs monthly reviews of the claims experience and loss emergence to support our estimation of ultimate losses and LAE. A few considerations and assumptions in estimating ultimate claim liabilities includes relative case reserve adequacy over time, claims cycle time, claims settlement practices, exposure growth, actuarial projections, current economic conditions, driving patterns observed from telematics, weather catastrophes, and claim litigation. Our loss reserves can be grouped by claim type, where amounts related to material damage of vehicles and property tend to settle within six to 12 months, while claims that involve injuries or personal liability have a much longer time period between the occurrence of a loss and the settlement of the claim. In general, the longer the time span between the incidence of a loss and the settlement of the claim, the more the ultimate settlement amount can vary.

Because actual experience can differ from key assumptions used in establishing reserves, there is potential for significant variation in the development of loss reserves. There is considerable uncertainty associated with the actuarial estimates, and therefore the actual losses and LAE paid in the future may differ materially from the reserves we have recorded. Our loss estimates are continually reviewed by management and adjusted as necessary; with adjustments included in the period determined.

The key assumptions that materially affect the estimate of the reserves for loss and LAE are as follows:

•Many of the actuarial estimation methods assume that the speed of claim payments and claim closures, also known as cycle time, remains relatively consistent over time. While fluctuations and improvements in cycle time are expected as we grow, these timing changes can be difficult to discern from normal process risk variability in the data.

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•For actuarial methods that rely on case reserve data, there is an implicit assumption that the adequacy of case reserve estimates stays relatively constant over time. For example, if the held case reserves represent the 50th percentile outcome for each claim, then any changes to this case reserve level, either higher or lower, would impact the ultimate loss estimates.

•Actuarial methods that rely on exposure bases, such as premiums or car years, perform better when the mix of business is relatively stable over time. Business growth can change the mix of business across several dimensions: new business versus renewal, geography profile, and underwriting profile. As such, prior estimates of claim frequency, claim severity, or loss ratio may not be as predictive of future results when the mix of business changes.

•Broader macro-level economics can have a material impact on loss reserve estimates, such as a rapid change in miles driven, unanticipated inflation, regulatory restrictions, and legal developments as they relate to contract and coverage interpretation and enforceability.

Due to the inherent uncertainty in determining our ultimate cost of settling claims, we evaluate what the potential impact on consolidated results of operations, financial position, and liquidity would be based on a hypothetical 5% and 10% increase or decrease in key assumptions described above. The loss reserve range estimated below represents a range of reasonably likely reserves, not a range of all possible outcomes. Therefore, the ultimate losses could reach levels outside the range provided. Given the growth in exposures from inception in 2015, we believe evaluating sensitivity based on a hypothetical increase or decrease of 5% and 10% reflects management’s best estimate and provides a scenario impact on the reserve ranges due to variability in key assumptions. The following table summarizes this sensitivity analysis:

Scenarios for Changes in Loss Reserves for all Accident Years
(10)%(5)%—%5%10%
Bodily injury liability$158.6$167.4$176.2$185.0$193.8
Uninsured and underinsured bodily injury26.628.029.531.032.5
Property damage52.054.957.860.763.6
All other coverages37.437.437.437.437.4
Total loss reserves—net of reinsurance$274.6$287.7$300.9$314.1$327.3

Our loss and LAE reserves are recorded net of external reinsurance and net of amounts expected to be received from salvage (the amount recovered from the damaged property after we pay for a total loss) and subrogation (the right to recover payments from third parties).

Reinsurance Recoverable and Receivable

We also estimate the amount of reinsurance recoverable and receivable from reinsurance contracts. Reinsurance assets include reinsurance recoverable and receivable on unpaid loss and LAE reserves, which are estimated as part of our loss reserving process and are subject to similar judgments and uncertainties. Estimating these amounts involves significant judgment, with key considerations including:

•paid and unpaid amounts recoverable;

•any balances in dispute or subject to legal collection;

•the financial well-being of a reinsurer; and

•the likelihood of collection of the reinsurance recovery considering factors such as, amounts outstanding and length of collection periods.

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Recoverability of Net Deferred Tax Assets

We calculate the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes, or ASC 740. The application of ASC 740 requires a company to evaluate the recoverability of deferred tax assets and to establish a valuation allowance if necessary to reduce the carrying value of the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Considerable judgment is required in determining whether a valuation allowance is necessary and, if so, the amount of such valuation allowance. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance we consider many factors, including: (1) the nature of the deferred tax assets and liabilities; (2) whether they are ordinary or capital; (3) the timing of expected reversal; (4) taxable income in prior carry back years as well as projected taxable earnings exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carry forwards; (5) the length of time that carryovers can be used; (6) unique tax rules that would impact the utilization of the deferred tax assets; and (7) any tax planning strategies that we would employ to avoid a tax benefit expiring unused.

We may be unable to fully use our net operating losses, or NOLs, if at all. Under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the Code, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change” (generally defined as a greater than 50% change, by value, in the corporation’s equity ownership by certain shareholders or groups of shareholders over a rolling three-year period), the corporation’s ability to use its pre-ownership change NOLs to offset its post-ownership change income may be limited. The limitation may be such that it prevents the Company from fully utilizing its NOLs existing at the time of the ownership change prior to their expiration, which could also result in a substantial reduction in the deferred tax asset. We currently carry a valuation allowance against our entire net deferred tax asset. As such, any reduction in the deferred tax asset would also result in an offsetting reduction in the valuation allowance.

FY 2023 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0001628280-24-005906.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2024-02-21. Report date: 2023-12-31.

Item 7.  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 consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to those differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those discussed in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis does not discuss 2021 performance or a comparison of 2022 versus 2021 performance for select areas where we have determined the omitted information is not necessary to understand our current period financial condition, changes in our financial condition, or our results. The omitted information may be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on February 22, 2023.

Overview

Root is a technology company revolutionizing personal insurance with a pricing model based upon fairness and a modern customer experience. We operate primarily a direct-to-consumer model in which we currently acquire the majority of our customers through mobile apps. We are also focused on expanding our partnership channel, where we acquire customers using various means, including through embedded integrations.

We believe the Root advantage is derived from our unique ability to efficiently and effectively bind auto insurance policies quickly, through direct and partnership channels, aided by segmenting individual risk based on complex behavioral data and proprietary telematics models. 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 to ongoing customer engagement.

To scale the business, we aim to drive new customer growth by capitalizing on our two distribution channels: direct and partnerships. In both channels we seek to optimize unit economics. Loss ratios for customers in their initial term are generally higher than in subsequent terms. Thus, as a young insurance company, our results are disproportionately weighted toward new customers. We believe our data- and technology-driven approach allows for rapid response to macroeconomic trends through quick, appropriate rate actions. Our ability to continually enhance our underwriting and segmentation capabilities has contributed to improvement in our gross loss ratios. Our marketing spend is grounded in a disciplined data-science approach, targeting customers that align with our lifetime expected returns. Over time we expect to build a base of recurring customers with more favorable loss ratios, resulting in the following financial impacts:

•Improved loss ratio. Through improvements in our pricing, underwriting and segmentation we have seen improvement to our gross loss ratios. Renewal premiums, referring to premiums from a customer’s second term and beyond, have lower loss ratios as compared to new premiums in the customer’s first term. As we grow our business we anticipate, consistent with industry norms, that a greater proportion of our premiums will be from customer renewals and drive down the loss ratio across our portfolio. We also continue to revise contracts to tighten underwriting and implement rate increases to control the impact of increased loss costs.

•Reduced marketing as a percentage of premium. Certain recurring customer premiums have no associated customer acquisition costs and minimal underwriting costs, driving profitability. As we grow our business, we anticipate, consistent with industry norms, that a greater proportion of our premiums will be from customer renewals with lower associated acquisition costs.

•Increased revenue per customer. Over time we expect to refine our fee schedules to be more consistent with industry norms. This, paired with targeted marketing, strengthened underwriting and pricing segmentation, will facilitate the opportunity to generate additional fee revenue per customer.

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We use technology to drive efficiency across all functions, including distribution, underwriting, policy administration and claims in particular. We continue to develop machine learning loss models, which allow us to respond more quickly to changes in the market, improve pricing segmentation and take appropriate and timely rate actions. We believe this allows us to operate with a cost to acquire and cost to serve advantage. We efficiently acquire customers through multiple channels, including direct digital (performance), channel media, referrals, and partnership, including embedded and agency and affinity. Our evolving acquisition strategy includes utilizing our embedded insurance offering with current and future strategic partners. Our marketing costs have historically been well below industry averages, although in any given period, these costs can vary by acquisition strategy, channel mix, by state, or due to seasonality or due to the competitive environment. Today, we acquire the vast majority of our customers through mobile apps. We believe that through prudent investment in and diversification of our marketing channels, including leveraging proprietary data science and technology and a focus on partnerships with our current and future strategic partners, will position us for more sustainable, long-term and profitable growth.

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. These reinsurance structures deliver three core objectives (1) prioritize revenue and targeted profitable customer growth while maintaining regulatory capital requirements, (2) source efficient capital to support customer acquisition costs; and (3) mitigate impact of large losses or tail events. We expect to continuously evaluate our utilization of third-party reinsurance while scaling our business in order to operate a capital-efficient business model. As our gross loss ratios continue to improve and stabilize over the long-term, we expect to maintain the flexibility to modify our reinsurance program.

Given the significant impact of reinsurance on our results of operations, we use certain gross basis key performance indicators to manage and measure our business operations and enhance investor understanding of our business model prior to reinsurance. We believe our long-term success will be apparent through the progression of our gross metrics. Results of operations on a gross basis alone may not be achievable under our regulatory landscape given our historical top-line growth and resulting capital requirements, which are relieved, in part, by obtaining reinsurance.

In addition to our gross basis metrics, management uses adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization, or adjusted EBITDA, as an integral part of managing our business. We believe adjusted EBITDA provides investors with useful insight into our business because such measure eliminates the effects of certain charges that are not directly attributable to our underlying operating performance. For additional information, including definitions of these key metrics, see “—Key Performance Indicators” and for reconciliations of Direct Contribution and adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, metric, see “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Key Factors and Trends Affecting our Operating Performance

Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and will continue to be, affected by a number of factors, including the following:

Our Ability to Manage and Price Risk

We leverage technology to help manage risk. For instance, we leverage machine learning to “clean” behavioral data obtained through a customer’s mobile device, and we use advanced statistical methods to model that data into usable behavior scores. We leverage intelligent chat functions and various forms of machine learning and advanced automation to help power our claims function. Technology is a key differentiator in managing risk across our key functions. Our success depends on our ability to adequately and competitively price risk.

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Our Ability to Attract New Customers

Our long-term growth will depend, in large part, on our continued ability to attract new customers to our platform. We intend to continue to drive new customer growth by leveraging our differentiated consumer experience, our partnership channel, direct performance marketing driven by dynamic data science models, machine learning loss models and our telematics-based pricing models. Additionally, our proprietary dataset will continue to scale as we grow, enabling us to enhance our predictive models to further improve pricing and attract potential new customers. We will also continue to target attractive potential customer segments through diverse distribution strategy, which includes direct and partnership channels. Our ability to attract new customers will depend on a number of factors, including the pricing of our products, offerings of our competitors, success of our partnership channel and the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, and our ability to expand into new markets. Our ability to attract and retain customers depends on maintaining and strengthening our brand by providing superior customer experiences and competitive pricing. In particular, we are challenged by traditional insurers who have more diverse product offerings and longer established operating histories. These competitors can mimic certain aspects of our digital platform and offerings, and as they have more types of insurance products, can offer customers the ability to “bundle” multiple coverage types together, which may be attractive to many customers.

Our Ability to Retain Customers

Our ability to derive significant lifetime value from our customer relationships depends, in part, on our ability to retain our customers over time. Strong retention allows us to build a recurring revenue base, generating additional premiums term over term without material incremental marketing costs. As we broadly retain customers and our book of business evolves to be more weighted towards renewals versus new business, as is the case with our mature competitors, we will benefit from the inherently lower loss ratios that characterize renewed premiums. Our ability to retain customers will depend on a number of factors, including our customers’ satisfaction with our products, offerings of our competitors and pricing of products.

Our Ability to be Licensed in all States in the United States

Our long-term growth opportunity will benefit from our ability to provide insurance across more states in the United States. Today, we are currently licensed in 50 states (48 states for personal auto) and the District of Columbia and operate in 34 of those states. Our state expansion has unlocked a large total addressable market for sustained growth, made our direct targeted marketing more efficient and created an opportunity to build a national brand, supporting our marketing holistically.

Our Ability to Expand Premiums Through Cross-Sell and Fee Income Per Policy

We are in the early stages of cross-selling non-auto products across our customer base. In 2019, we began offering renters insurance and, in May 2020, we launched our homeowners insurance product in partnership with Homesite Insurance. Cross-sales allow us to generate additional premiums (renters) and fee income (homeowners) without material incremental marketing spend, and ultimately higher revenue per customer. We have also observed that bundling products with auto insurance improves retention as the relationship with our customer expands. Our success in expanding revenues through cross-sales and greater fee income per policy depends on our marketing efforts with new products, continuous state expansion of these offerings and the pricing of our bundled products and continuing to refine the fee schedules in our policyholder contracts to be more consistent with industry norms. The success of our renters insurance offering is also subject to our ability to develop underwriting capabilities to adequately price renters risk.

Recent Developments Affecting Comparability

General Macroeconomic Factors

Economic instability has led to acute inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, changes in interest rates, changes in equity markets and bank failures. There is a risk of inflation remaining elevated for an extended period, which could cause claims and claim expenses to increase, impact the performance of our investment portfolio or have other adverse effects, including variability in the competitive environment. We have seen an increase in vehicle

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repair and medical costs. 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

During the period we reduced the utilization of reinsurance through a strategic reduction of external quota share. The changes to the reinsurance program aim to deliver improved economics and capital efficiency. 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 of our business. To the extent we retain a larger share of our book of business, our capital requirements may increase.

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. We believe these non-GAAP and operational measures are useful in evaluating our performance, in addition to our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. 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.

For the Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
(dollars in millions, except Premiums per policy)
Policies in force341,764220,354354,371
Premiums per policy$1,423$1,220$1,006
Premiums in force$972.7$537.7$713.0
Gross premiums written$783.1$600.0$742.6
Gross premiums earned$635.8$643.6$719.6
Gross profit/(loss)$76.1$(32.2)$(51.9)
Net loss$(147.4)$(297.7)$(521.1)
Direct contribution$150.7$27.6$8.1
Adjusted EBITDA$(42.9)$(185.9)$(446.1)
Net loss and LAE ratio82.8%122.8%126.4%
Net expense ratio50.4%72.2%134.5%
Net combined ratio133.2%195.0%260.9%
Gross loss ratio65.2%82.1%86.0%
Gross LAE ratio9.6%10.3%10.5%
Gross expense ratio41.6%45.4%71.3%
Gross combined ratio116.4%137.8%167.8%
Gross accident period loss ratio66.0%80.2%88.7%

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 drives our revenue growth, expands brand awareness, deepens our market penetration, and generates additional data to continue to improve the functioning of our platform.

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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.

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 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/(Loss)

We define gross profit/(loss) as total revenue minus net loss and LAE and other insurance expense (benefit). We view gross profit/(loss) 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/(loss) excluding net investment income, net realized gains on investments, report costs, commission expenses related to our partnership channel, certain warrant compensation expense related to our embedded channel, 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, ceded premiums

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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 (benefit). After these adjustments, the resulting calculation is inclusive of only those gross variable costs of revenue incurred on the successful acquisition of business. We view direct contribution as an important metric because we believe it measures progress towards the 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 loss excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, warrant compensation expense, restructuring charges, write-off of prepaid marketing expenses, 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 loss 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 loss 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 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.

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Currently, we do not cede any of our LAE to our third-party quota share reinsurance treaties; therefore, we actively monitor LAE ratio as it has a direct impact on our results regardless of our reinsurance strategy.

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. Changes to our loss reserves are the primary driver of the difference 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 and cash equivalents and fixed maturity and short-term investments and unrealized gains and losses from our private equity investments less investment expenses. Net investment income also includes impairments related to Low Income Housing Tax Credits, or LIHTC, investments in limited liability entities to offset Georgia premium taxes. These tax credits are recognized when utilized. Net investment income is directly correlated with the overall size of our investment portfolio, market level of interest rates and changes in 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 comprised of revenue earned from distributing website and app policy inquiry leads in geographies where we do not have a presence, recognized when we generate the lead; and commissions earned for homeowners policies placed with third-party insurance companies where we have no exposure to the insured risk, recognized on the effective date of the associated policy.

Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses consist of loss and LAE, sales and marketing, other insurance expense (benefit), 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 expenses related to direct performance marketing, channel media, advertising, sponsorship, referral fees and partnership channel. These expenses also include related Personnel Costs and Overhead related to our brand strategy, creative and business development activities and certain warrant compensation expense related to our embedded channel. We incur sales and marketing expenses for all product offerings. Sales and marketing are expensed as incurred. Certain warrant compensation expense is recognized on a pro-rata basis considering progress toward completing Carvana’s online buying platform, or the Integrated Platform, under the Carvana commercial agreement.

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 in the long-term, our sales and marketing will decrease as a percentage of revenue as the proportion of renewals to our total business increases.

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Other Insurance Expense (Benefit)

Other insurance expense (benefit) includes underwriting expenses, commission expenses related to our partnership channel, premium taxes, credit card and policy processing expenses, premium write-offs, insurance license expenses, certain warrant compensation expense related to our embedded channel, and Personnel Costs and Overhead related to actuarial and certain data science activities. 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. Other insurance expense (benefit) 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. Certain 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 (benefit).

Technology and Development

Technology and development expense consists 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 expenses primarily relate to external professional service expenses; Personnel Costs and Overhead for corporate functions; and depreciation expense for computers, furniture and other fixed assets; write-offs; and restructuring costs which include employee costs, real estate exit costs and other costs. 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

Interest Expense

Interest expense is not an operating expense; therefore, we include these expenses below operating expenses. Interest expense primarily relates to interest incurred on our long-term debt, certain fees that are expensed as incurred and amortization of debt issuance costs. In addition, changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities that were associated with our long-term debt are recorded as interest expense.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on early extinguishment of debt is not an operating expense; therefore, we include these expenses below operating expenses. Loss on early extinguishment of debt primarily relates to the difference between the reacquisition price of the debt and the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt. Upon extinguishment of debt, the remaining unamortized discount and debt and warrants issuance costs are recognized as expense.

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Results of Operations

Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

For the Years Ended December 31,
20232022$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Revenue:
Net premiums earned$399.9$285.9$114.039.9%
Net investment income30.26.224.0387.1%
Net realized gains on investments0.5(0.5)(100.0)%
Fee income23.416.56.941.8%
Other income1.51.7(0.2)(11.8)%
Total revenues455.0310.8144.246.4%
Operating expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses331.3351.0(19.7)(5.6)%
Sales and marketing49.348.01.32.7%
Other insurance expense (benefit)47.6(8.0)55.6695.0%
Technology and development44.855.5(10.7)(19.3)%
General and administrative83.3127.4(44.1)(34.6)%
Total operating expenses556.3573.9(17.6)(3.1)%
Operating loss(101.3)(263.1)161.8(61.5)%
Interest expense(46.1)(34.6)(11.5)33.2%
Loss before income tax expense(147.4)(297.7)150.3(50.5)%
Income tax expense%
Net loss(147.4)(297.7)150.3(50.5)%
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Changes in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments3.3(6.2)9.5153.2%
Comprehensive loss$(144.1)$(303.9)$159.8(52.6)%

Revenue

Net Premiums Earned

Net premiums earned increased $114.0 million, or 39.9%, to $399.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The increase was primarily due to reduced cessions of gross premiums earned to reinsurers between periods and greater premium per policy resulting from rate actions. This was partially offset by lower gross premiums earned between the periods.

During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we ceded approximately 37.1% and 55.6% of our gross premiums earned, and 26.8% and 55.2% of our gross premiums written to third-party reinsurers, respectively. The change in cessions between periods was primarily driven by a strategic reduction of quota share reinsurance and commutations of certain reinsurance agreements.

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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 years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

For the Years Ended December 31,
20232022$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Gross premiums written$783.1$600.0$183.130.5%
Ceded premiums written(209.9)(331.2)121.3(36.6)%
Net premiums written573.2268.8304.4113.2%
Gross premiums earned635.8643.6(7.8)(1.2)%
Ceded premiums earned(235.9)(357.7)121.8(34.1)%
Net premiums earned$399.9$285.9$114.039.9%

Gross premiums written increased due to growth in new writings, particularly in the second half of 2023, compared to contraction of policies in force during 2022, as a result of decreased direct performance marketing spend. Gross premiums earned decreased primarily due to lower average policies in force for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. This was partially offset by a 16.6% increase in premium per policy for automobile insurance primarily attributable to rate actions.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income increased $24.0 million, or 387.1% to $30.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The increase was primarily driven by higher interest and dividends received attributable to investing more in higher yielding investments, as a result of the favorable interest rate environment.

Fee Income

Fee income increased $6.9 million, or 41.8%, to $23.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The increase was primarily driven by a $4.1 million increase in policy fees and an $1.3 million increase in late payment fees due to implementation of new fees in 2023 and as a result of refining our fee schedules to policyholders. In addition, we experienced an $1.0 million increase in installment fees attributable to an increase in collected fees, as a result of increased gross written premium.

Operating Expenses

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Loss and LAE decreased $19.7 million, or 5.6%, to $331.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The decrease was primarily due to better loss experience for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. This was partially offset by reduced cessions of losses to reinsurers and commutations of certain reinsurance agreements, which includes an $1.7 million expense related to an allowance for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022.

Gross accident period loss ratios decreased to 66.0% for the year ended December 31, 2023, from 80.2% for 2022. The change in the ratios was driven by growth in average premium per policy primarily attributable to rate actions. This was partially offset by business tenure mix and higher loss costs as a result of increased severity per claim due to higher vehicle repair and medical costs. We experienced a 7% increase in severity per claim and a 5% decrease in claim frequency for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The claim severity and frequency estimates are based on bodily injury, collision, and property damage coverages, the claim frequency estimates are tenure mix adjusted.

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Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing increased $1.3 million, or 2.7%, to $49.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The increase was due to a $37.4 million increase in direct performance marketing spend to drive growth, particularly in the second half of 2023 when we experienced a favorable competitive environment for deploying customer acquisition costs, and deeper market penetration in the states in which we operate. This was partially offset by a $21.4 million decrease in content development, marketing partnership, sponsorship and advertising costs due to a shift in our direct marketing strategy. In addition, we experienced an $8.8 million decline in warrant compensation expense related to the completion of the Integrated Platform pursuant to the Carvana commercial agreement in 2022. We also experienced a $6.3 million decrease in Personnel Costs as a result of a decrease in headcount, primarily attributable to the involuntary workforce reductions in 2022.

Other Insurance Expense (Benefit)

Other insurance expense (benefit) increased $55.6 million, or 695.0%, to an expense of $47.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The increase was primarily driven by a $22.1 million decrease in net ceding commission contra-expense as a result of a decline in ceded premiums and commutations of certain reinsurance agreements. We also experienced a $20.4 million increase in report costs due to an increase in customer applications and new writings, and an $11.6 million increase in Carvana warrant compensation expense as a result of policies originating from the Integrated Platform. In addition, we experienced a $9.9 million increase in amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs for commission expenses related to our partnership channel. This was partially offset by a $4.9 million decrease in premium write-offs and a $4.0 million decrease in Personnel Costs as a result of a decrease in headcount due to the involuntary workforce reductions in 2022.

Technology and Development

Technology and development decreased $10.7 million, or 19.3%, to $44.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by an $8.4 million decrease in Personnel Costs as a result of a decrease in headcount, primarily attributable to the involuntary workforce reductions in 2022. We also experienced a $3.4 million decrease in software development expense as a result of initiatives to reduce operating costs. This was partially offset by an $1.3 million increase in amortization of internally developed software.

General and Administrative

General and administrative decreased $44.1 million, or 34.6%, to $83.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The decrease was driven by a $25.0 million decrease in Personnel Costs and a $7.4 million decrease in restructuring costs as a result of a decrease in headcount, primarily attributable to the involuntary workforce reductions in 2022.

In addition, we experienced a $10.2 million decrease related to the write-off of pre-paid marketing expense recognized in 2022, partially offset by a decrease of $1.9 million in insurance recovery contra-expense related to the misappropriation of funds by a former senior marketing employee recorded in 2022.

Non-Operating Expenses

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $11.5 million, or 33.2%, to $46.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The increase was primarily due to a $11.2 million increase in debt interest expense primarily as a result of a greater average interest rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022.

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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Changes in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments

Changes in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments increased $9.5 million, or 153.2%, to a gain of $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022. The increase is primarily attributable to investments being reinvested at maturity in securities that reflect the current interest rate environment.

Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

For the Years Ended December 31,
20222021$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Revenue:
Net premiums earned$285.9$310.3$(24.4)(7.9)%
Net investment income6.25.01.224.0%
Net realized gains on investments0.52.4(1.9)(79.2)%
Fee income16.520.9(4.4)(21.1)%
Other income1.76.8(5.1)(75.0)%
Total revenue310.8345.4(34.6)(10.0)%
Operating expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses351.0392.3(41.3)(10.5)%
Sales and marketing48.0270.2(222.2)(82.2)%
Other insurance (benefit) expense(8.0)5.0(13.0)(260.0)%
Technology and development55.565.5(10.0)(15.3)%
General and administrative127.497.629.830.5%
Total operating expenses573.9830.6(256.7)(30.9)%
Operating loss(263.1)(485.2)222.1(45.8)%
Interest expense(34.6)(20.0)(14.6)73.0%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt(15.9)15.9(100.0)%
Loss before income tax expense(297.7)(521.1)223.4(42.9)%
Income tax expense%
Net loss(297.7)(521.1)223.4(42.9)%
Other comprehensive loss:
Changes in net unrealized losses on investments(6.2)(5.2)(1.0)19.2%
Comprehensive loss$(303.9)$(526.3)$222.4(42.3)%

The December 31, 2022 and 2021 results of operations discussion can be found in Part II, Item 7, “Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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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; (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 years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:

For the Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
(dollars in millions)
Total revenue$455.0$310.8$345.4
Loss and loss adjustment expenses(331.3)(351.0)(392.3)
Other insurance (expense) benefit(47.6)8.0(5.0)
Gross profit/(loss)76.1(32.2)(51.9)
Net investment income(30.2)(6.2)(5.0)
Net realized gains on investments(0.5)(2.4)
Adjustments from other insurance (expense) benefit(1)76.338.456.0
Ceded premiums earned235.9357.7409.3
Ceded loss and loss adjustment expenses(144.5)(243.7)(302.5)
Net ceding commission and other(2)(62.9)(85.9)(95.4)
Direct contribution$150.7$27.6$8.1

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(1) Adjustments from other insurance (expense) benefit includes report costs, commission expenses related to our partnership channel, certain warrant compensation expense related to our embedded channel, Personnel costs, Overhead, licenses, professional fees and other.

(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 loss to adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:

For the Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
(dollars in millions)
Net loss$(147.4)$(297.7)$(521.1)
Adjustments:
Interest expense43.231.914.4
Income tax expense
Depreciation and amortization12.212.116.6
Share-based compensation16.925.219.3
Loss on early extinguishment of debt15.9
Warrant compensation expense17.414.58.8
Restructuring costs(1)11.218.6
Write-offs and other (2)3.69.5
Adjusted EBITDA$(42.9)$(185.9)$(446.1)

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(1) Restructuring costs consist of employee costs, real estate exit costs, and other. This includes $0.4 million, $5.3 million and zero of share-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. This also includes $0.4 million, $1.7 million and zero of depreciation and amortization for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. For further information on restructuring costs, see Note 10, “Restructuring Costs,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2) Write-offs and other primarily reflects legal costs, write-off prepaid marketing expense and other items that do not reflect our ongoing operating performance. This includes write-off of prepaid marketing expenses of zero, $10.2 million and zero for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Legal and other fees of related to the misappropriation of funds by a former senior marketing employee in 2022 of $3.2 million, $1.2 million and zero for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, partially offset by an insurance recovery of $1.9 million in 2022.

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 and from sales of investments. Cash generated from operations is highly dependent on being able to efficiently acquire and maintain customers while pricing our insurance products appropriately. We are continuously evaluating alternatives for efficiently funding our ongoing operations. We expect, from time to time, to engage in a variety of financing transactions for such purposes, including the issuance of stock and debt.

Certain events may impact our liquidity such as the economic instability resulting in acute inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, changes in interest rates, changes in equity markets, bank failures and our utilization of reinsurance. There is a risk of inflation remaining elevated for an extended period, which could cause claims and claim expenses to increase, impact the performance of our investment portfolio or have other adverse effects. Fluctuations in interest rates could impact our cost of capital and may limit our ability to raise additional capital. We utilize reinsurance arrangements to grow our business in a capital-efficient manner and mitigate risk. 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 of our business in the future. To the extent we retain a larger share of our book of business, our capital requirements may increase.

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Regulatory Considerations

We are organized as a holding company, but our primary operations are conducted by two of our wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries, Root Insurance Company and Root Property & Casualty Insurance Company, both Ohio-domiciled insurance companies. 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. To date, our insurance subsidiaries have not paid any dividends and as of December 31, 2023, they were not permitted to pay any dividends without approval of the applicable superintendent, commissioner and/or director.

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 December 31, 2023, 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 December 31, 2023, Root Re was subject to compliance with certain capital levels and a net premiums earned to capital ratio of 15:1, which we maintained as of December 31, 2023. The capital ratio can fluctuate at Root Re’s election, subject to regulatory approval. Root Re’s primary sources of funds are capital contributions from the holding company, assumed insurance premiums and net investment income. These funds are primarily used to pay claims and operating expenses and to purchase investments. Root Re must receive approval from CIMA before it can pay any dividend to the holding company.

Financing Arrangements

On January 26, 2022, we closed on a $300.0 million five-year term loan, or Term Loan. The maturity of the Term Loan is January 27, 2027. Interest is payable quarterly and is determined on a floating interest rate calculated on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate with a 1.0% floor, plus 9%.

In October 2021, we consummated the transactions contemplated by the investment agreement with Carvana, or the Investment Agreement, that we entered into on August 11, 2021. We received $126.5 million of gross proceeds from the issuance of 14.1 million shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock designated as the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. We also issued Carvana eight tranches of warrants to purchase shares of our Class A common stock. In connection with the Investment Agreement, we incurred issuance costs of $19.6 million. As of December 31, 2023, there was $3.0 million of unpaid issuance costs contingent upon certain warrant vesting milestones in connection with the Investment Agreement.

Liquidity

As of December 31, 2023, we had $678.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which $507.3 million was held outside of regulated insurance entities. We also had $166.8 million in marketable securities.

Our cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of bank deposits and money market funds. Our marketable securities primarily consist of U.S. Treasury securities and agencies, municipal securities, corporate debt securities, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other debt obligations.

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.

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.

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A cash expenditure related to employee compensation expense of $8.3 million, which was dependent upon continuous employment for certain employees, occurred in January 2024. For additional information regarding organizational realignment and involuntary workforce reductions refer to Note 10, “Restructuring Costs,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Currently, our debt covenants require cash and cash equivalents held in entities other than our insurance subsidiaries to be at least $200.0 million at all times. This threshold may be reduced to $150.0 million under two sets of circumstances: issuing 62,500 insurance policies through our Carvana embedded product and achieving a ratio of direct contribution to gross premiums earned of 12%; or ceasing any customer acquisition spend outside of the Carvana commercial agreement and reducing our monthly cash burn to no greater than $12.0 million.

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:

For the Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
(in millions)
Net cash used in operating activities$(33.6)$(210.6)$(403.4)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(45.7)(16.6)76.9
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(4.1)283.3(80.3)

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $33.6 million compared to $210.6 million of net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in cash used in operating activities was due to a decline in net loss, primarily due to an increase in net premiums earned and initiatives that reduced operating costs, including our prior year organizational realignment and involuntary workforce reductions that reduced payroll, employee-related expenditures and facility costs. Further, this was impacted by a strategic reduction of quota share reinsurance and commuting certain agreements with reinsurers. This was partially offset by timing of claims payments and reinsurance payments during the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $45.7 million, compared to $16.6 million of net used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to purchases of investments.

Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $4.1 million, compared to $283.3 million of net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022. The change in net cash (used in) provided by financing activities was primarily due to proceeds from our Term Loan issued in 2022.

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

The December 31, 2022 and 2021 net cash discussion can be found in Part II, Item 7, “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations

As of December 31, 2023, our material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations consisted of purchase commitments, as discussed in Note 13, “Commitments and Contingencies,” operating leases, as discussed in Note 8, “Leases,” and a Term Loan, as discussed in Note 7, “Long-Term Debt,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe we have sufficient resources, and access to additional debt and equity capital, to adequately meet our obligations as they come due.

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Critical Accounting Estimates

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of the 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 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, premium write-offs and allowance for expected credit losses on premium receivables and reinsurance recoverables. 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.

We believe that the accounting estimates described below involve a significant degree of judgment and complexity. Accordingly, we believe these are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. For further information, see Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Loss and LAE Reserves

Loss and LAE reserves represent management’s best estimate of the ultimate liability for all reported and unreported claims that occurred prior to the end of each accounting period but have not yet been paid. These reserves are established to cover the estimated ultimate cost to settle insured losses. Loss and LAE reserves include an amount determined using adjuster determined case-base estimates for reported claims and on actuarial unpaid claim estimates using past experience and historical emergence patterns for unreported loss and LAE. Case reserve amounts are determined by claims adjusters following our case reserving practices, which consider the circumstances presented with each claimant, applicable policy provisions, and state law. The unpaid claim estimates consider loss cost trends, mix of business, and other risk factors impacting claims settlement. The methods used to estimate ultimate loss reserves by accident month include reported loss development, paid loss development, expected loss ratio, frequency-severity, premium based Bornhuetter/Ferguson, or B/F, and exposure based B/F using frequency-severity. The method used to estimate unpaid LAE reserves is determined by a transaction-based allocation method where historical claim department activities are measured by their relative effort or cost for handling different claim types. Our estimation for unpaid LAE reserves includes the ultimate cost of settling a range of claim types from express material damage claims to more complex bodily injury cases.

The evaluation and estimation of ultimate losses and LAE requires considerable judgment in understanding how claims mature, how claims differ between lines of business, and how changes in the business impact claims settlement over time. Loss reserves represent a liability estimate at a given point in time based on many input variables including historical and statistical information, inflation, contract interpretation, weather catastrophe impacts, regulatory environment, and economic conditions. While we consider many inputs into the loss reserve valuation process, as well as several actuarial methodologies, there is no single method for determining the exact ultimate claims liability. In many cases, we use multiple estimation methods based on the particular facts and circumstances of the claims and liabilities being evaluated, resulting in a range of reasonable estimates for reserves for losses and LAE. We do not discount reserves.

Our actuarial reserving team performs monthly reviews of the claims experience and loss emergence to support our estimation of ultimate losses and LAE. A few considerations and assumptions in estimating ultimate claim liabilities includes relative case reserve adequacy over time, claims cycle time, claims settlement practices, exposure growth, actuarial projections, current economic conditions, driving patterns observed from telematics, weather catastrophes, and claim litigation. Our loss reserves can be grouped by claim type, where amounts related to material damage of vehicles and property tend to settle within six to 12 months, while claims that involve injuries or personal liability have a much longer time period between the occurrence of a loss and the settlement of the claim. In general, the longer the time span between the incidence of a loss and the settlement of the claim, the more the ultimate settlement amount can vary.

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Because actual experience can differ from key assumptions used in establishing reserves, there is potential for significant variation in the development of loss reserves. There is considerable uncertainty associated with the actuarial estimates, and therefore the actual losses and LAE paid in the future may differ materially from the reserves we have recorded. Our loss estimates are continually reviewed by management and adjusted as necessary; with adjustments included in the period determined.

The key assumptions that materially affect the estimate of the reserves for loss and LAE are as follows:

•Many of the actuarial estimation methods assume that the speed of claim payments and claim closures, also known as cycle time, remains relatively consistent over time. While fluctuations and improvements in cycle time are expected as we grow, these timing changes can be difficult to discern from normal process risk variability in the data.

•For actuarial methods that rely on case reserve data, there is an implicit assumption that the adequacy of case reserve estimates stays relatively constant over time. For example, if the held case reserves represent the 50th percentile outcome for each claim, then any changes to this case reserve level, either higher or lower, would impact the ultimate loss estimates.

•Actuarial methods that rely on exposure bases, such as premiums or car years, perform better when the mix of business is relatively stable over time. Business growth can change the mix of business across several dimensions: new business versus renewal, geography profile, and underwriting profile. As such, prior estimates of claim frequency, claim severity, or loss ratio may not be as predictive of future results when the mix of business changes.

•Broader macro level economics can have a material impact on loss reserve estimates, such as a rapid change in miles driven, unanticipated inflation, regulatory restrictions, and legal developments as they relate to contract and coverage interpretation and enforceability.

Due to the inherent uncertainty in determining our ultimate cost of settling claims, we evaluate what the potential impact on consolidated results of operations, financial position, and liquidity would be based on a hypothetical 5% and 10% increase or decrease in key assumptions described above. The loss reserve range noted below represents a range of reasonably likely reserves, not a range of all possible reserves. Therefore, the ultimate losses could reach levels corresponding to reserve amounts outside of the range provided. Given our growth from inception in 2015, we believe evaluating sensitivity based on a hypothetical increase or decrease of 5% and 10% is reflective of management’s best estimate and provides an illustrative range of variability in key assumptions. The below tables present this sensitivity analysis:

Scenarios for Changes in Bodily Injury Claim Severity for all Accident Years
(10)%(5)%—%5%10%
Bodily injury liability$104.8$110.7$116.5$122.3$128.1
Uninsured and underinsured bodily injury21.823.024.225.426.7
All other coverages59.059.059.059.059.0
Total losses—net of reinsurance$185.6$192.7$199.7$206.7$213.8

Our loss and LAE reserves are recorded net of external reinsurance and net of amounts expected to be received from salvage (the amount recovered from the damaged property after we pay for a total loss) and subrogation (the right to recover payments from third parties).

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Premium Revenue, Fee Income and Related Expenses

Premiums written are deferred and earned pro rata over the policy period. Unearned premium is established to cover the unexpired portion of premiums written. A premium deficiency, as measured on a gross basis, is recorded when the sum of expected losses, LAE, unamortized acquisition costs and maintenance costs exceed the recorded unearned premium reserve and anticipated investment income. A premium deficiency reserve is recognized as a reduction of deferred policy acquisition costs and, if necessary, by accruing an additional liability for the deficiency, with a corresponding charge to operations. We did not record a premium deficiency reserve in 2023, 2022 or 2021.

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, and, over time, expect to route certain renewal 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 receivable represents premiums written but not yet collected. Generally, premiums are collected prior to providing risk coverage, minimizing our exposure to credit risk. Due to a variety of factors, certain premiums billed may not be collected, for which we establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based primarily on an analysis of historical collection experience, adjusted for current economic conditions. Allowance for credit losses was $4.0 million and $2.8 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets. A policy is generally considered past due on the first day after its due date and policies greater than 90 days past due are written-off. We recognized premium write-offs, or bad debt expense, of $12.5 million, $17.4 million and $20.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 respectively.

For those policyholders who pay premiums on an installment basis, we charge a flat fee for each installment related to the additional administrative costs associated with processing more frequent billings. We recognize this fee income in the period which we process each 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. This fee income is recognized ratably over the policy coverage period. In addition, we charge late payment fees that are collected from our policyholders. This fee income is recognized in the period in which we process the late payment.

Deferred policy acquisition costs, which consists of premium taxes, certain marketing costs and underwriting expenses, and commission expenses related to our partnership channel, net of ceding commissions, related to the successful acquisition of new or renewal business, are deferred and amortized over the same period in which the related premiums are earned. Ceding commissions relating to reinsurance agreements are recorded as a reimbursement for both deferrable and non-deferrable acquisition costs. The portion of the ceding commission that is equal to the pro rata share of acquisition costs based on quota share percentage is recorded as an offset to the gross deferred policy acquisition costs. Any portion of the ceding commission that exceeds the acquisition costs of the business ceded is recorded as excess ceding commission, a deferred liability, and amortized over the same period in which the related premiums are earned.

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Reinsurance

In the ordinary course of business, we cede and retrocede a portion of our business written and assumed, respectively, to reinsurers to limit the maximum net loss potential arising from large risks and catastrophes. These arrangements, known as treaties, provide for reinsurance coverage on quota-share and excess-of-loss basis. All reinsurance contracts provide for indemnification against loss or liability relating to insurance risk and have been accounted for as reinsurance. Although the ceding of reinsurance does not discharge us from our primary liability to the policyholder, the insurance company that assumes the coverage assumes the related liability. Amounts recoverable from and payable to reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liability associated with the reinsured business. Reinsurance premiums, commissions and expense reimbursements related to reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with the basis used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. Premiums ceded to other companies have been reported as a reduction of premiums earned and are recognized over the remaining policy period based on the reinsurance protection provided. Amounts applicable to reinsurance ceded for unearned premium reserves are reported as a prepaid reinsurance premiums asset in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and as a reduction of unearned premiums in Note 6, “Reinsurance,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Ceding commissions earned in connection with reinsurance ceded have been accounted for as a reduction of other insurance expense (benefit) in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Some of our reinsurance agreements provide for the amount of coverage based on loss experience, referred to as loss corridors and loss ratio caps. We recognize the asset or liability arising from these adjustable features in the period the adjustment occurs, which is calculated based on experience to-date under the agreement.

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 for such defaulted amounts. We evaluate and monitor the financial condition associated with our reinsurers in order to minimize our exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. We obtain reinsurance from a diverse group of global reinsurers and monitor concentration as well as financial strength ratings of the reinsurers to minimize counterparty credit risk. For our reinsurance partners who are not rated, we require adequate levels of collateral or letters of credit to be available to us in the event of downside scenarios. To recognize this risk of credit loss, we have established an allowance for credit losses based on the probability of default and the expected loss given default as influenced by factors such as the reinsurer’s credit rating and average life of our reinsurance recoverables. Allowance for credit losses was $1.8 million and $0.2 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Recoverability of Net Deferred Tax Assets

We calculate the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes, or ASC 740. The application of ASC 740 requires a company to evaluate the recoverability of deferred tax assets and to establish a valuation allowance if necessary to reduce the carrying value of the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Considerable judgment is required in determining whether a valuation allowance is necessary and, if so, the amount of such valuation allowance. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance we consider many factors, including: (1) the nature of the deferred tax assets and liabilities; (2) whether they are ordinary or capital; (3) the timing of expected reversal; (4) taxable income in prior carry back years as well as projected taxable earnings exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carry forwards; (5) the length of time that carryovers can be used; (6) unique tax rules that would impact the utilization of the deferred tax assets; and (7) any tax planning strategies that we would employ to avoid a tax benefit expiring unused.

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We may be unable to fully use our net operating losses, or NOLs, if at all. Under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the Code, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change” (generally defined as a greater than 50% change, by value, in the corporation’s equity ownership by certain shareholders or groups of shareholders over a rolling three-year period), the corporation’s ability to use its pre-ownership change NOLs to offset its post-ownership change income may be limited. The limitation may be such that it prevents the Company from fully utilizing its NOLs existing at the time of the ownership change prior to their expiration, which could also result in a substantial reduction in the deferred tax asset. We currently carry a valuation allowance against our entire net deferred tax asset. As such, any reduction in the deferred tax asset would also result in an offsetting reduction in the valuation allowance.

We have experienced an ownership change. In connection with this ownership change, we do not expect that the limitation under Section 382 of the Code will result in any material reduction in our ability to use pre-ownership change NOLs in the future nor require a reduction in the associated deferred tax asset (or adjustment to the valuation allowance). We may still experience additional ownership changes in the future as a result of subsequent shifts in ownership, which could result in additional limitations on our NOL usage.

FY 2022 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0001628280-23-004580.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2023-02-22. Report date: 2022-12-31.

Item 7.  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 consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to those differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those discussed in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis does not discuss 2020 performance or a comparison of 2021 versus 2020 performance for select areas where we have determined the omitted information is not necessary to understand our current period financial condition, changes in our financial condition, or our results. The omitted information may be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on February 23, 2022.

Overview

Root is a tech-enabled insurance company revolutionizing personal insurance with a pricing model based upon fairness and a modern customer experience. We operate primarily a direct-to-consumer model in which we currently acquire the majority of our customers through mobile applications. We are also focused on expanding our embedded insurance platform, where we acquire customers through strategic partnerships.

We believe the Root advantage is derived from our unique ability to efficiently and effectively bind auto insurance policies quickly, through direct and embedded channels, aided by segmenting individual risk based on complex behavioral data and proprietary telematics. 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 and administration to ongoing customer engagement.

Our model benefits from portfolio maturity. As we scale the business and develop our embedded products, our results are disproportionately weighted towards new customers compared to traditional insurance carriers. As we build an underlying base of recurring customers, we expect the following financial impacts:

•Improved loss ratio. Renewal premiums, referring to premiums from a customer’s second term and beyond, have lower loss ratios as compared to new premiums in the customer’s first term. As we grow our business, we anticipate, consistent with industry norms, that a greater proportion of our premiums will be from customer renewals and drive down the loss ratio across our portfolio. We also continue to revise contracts to tighten underwriting and implement rate increases to control the impact of increased loss costs.

•Reduced marketing as a percentage of premium. Certain recurring customer premiums have no associated customer acquisition costs and minimal underwriting costs, driving profitability. As we grow our business, we anticipate, consistent with industry norms, that a greater proportion of our premiums will be from customer renewals without associated marketing costs.

•Increased revenue per customer. Over time we expect to refine our fee schedules to be more consistent with industry norms. This, paired with strengthened underwriting, will facilitate the opportunity to generate additional fee revenue per customer.

We use technology to drive efficiency across all functions, including distribution, underwriting, policy administration and claims in particular. We believe this allows us to operate with a cost to acquire and cost to serve advantage. We continue to develop machine learning loss models, which allows us to respond more quickly to changes in the market, improve pricing segmentation and take appropriate and timely rate actions. We efficiently acquire customers directly through multiple channels, including embedded, digital (performance), channel media, referrals and agency. Our evolving acquisition strategy includes utilizing our embedded platform through current and future embedded partners. Traditionally, our marketing costs have historically been well below industry averages, although in any given period, these costs can vary by acquisition strategy, channel mix, by state, or due to

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seasonality or due to the competitive environment. Today, we acquire the vast majority of our customers through the embedded platform, mobile app and mobile website. We believe that through prudent investment in and diversification of our marketing channels, including a focus on embedded insurance through our current and future strategic partners, and leveraging proprietary data science and technology will position us for more sustainable, long-term and profitable growth.

As a full-stack insurance company, we currently employ a “capital-efficient” model, which utilizes a variety of reinsurance structures at elevated levels of reinsurance. These reinsurance structures deliver three core objectives (1) top-line growth without a commensurate increase in regulatory capital requirements, (2) support of customer acquisition costs and (3) protection from outsized losses or tail events. We expect to maintain an elevated level of third-party quota share reinsurance while scaling our business in order to operate a capital-efficient business model. As our business scales, we expect to have the flexibility to reduce our quota share levels to maximize the return to shareholders.

We have included net loss and LAE ratio, net expense ratio, and net combined ratio as key performance indicators, which include the impact of reinsurance. These net metrics are useful to help illustrate the underwriting and operating expense performance and operating health of the overall business. A combined ratio under 100% indicates an underwriting profit while a combined ratio over 100% indicates an underwriting loss.

Given the significant impact of reinsurance on our results of operations, we use certain gross basis key performance indicators to manage and measure our business operations and enhance investor understanding of our business model prior to reinsurance. We believe our long-term success will be apparent through the progression of our gross metrics. Results of operations on a gross basis alone are not achievable under our regulatory landscape given our historical top-line growth and resulting capital requirements, which are relieved, in part, by obtaining reinsurance. The gross metrics have historically included gross premiums written, gross premiums earned, direct contribution, gross loss ratio, gross LAE ratio and gross accident period loss ratio. We have added gross expense ratio and gross combined ratio as key performance indicators and we believe these metrics provide useful insight to illustrate the expense and operating health of the business, prior to reinsurance. A gross combined ratio under 100% indicates an underwriting profit, prior to reinsurance, while a gross combined ratio over 100% indicates an underwriting loss, prior to reinsurance.

In addition to our gross basis metrics, management uses adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization, or adjusted EBITDA, as an integral part of managing our business. We believe adjusted EBITDA provides investors with useful insight into our business because such measure eliminates the effects of certain charges that are not directly attributable to our underlying operating performance. For additional information, including definitions of these key metrics, see “— Key Performance Indicators” and for reconciliations of Direct Contribution and adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, metric, see “— Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Key Factors and Trends Affecting our Operating Performance

Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and will continue to be, affected by a number of factors, including the following:

Our Ability to Manage Risk

We leverage technology to help manage risk. For instance, we leverage machine learning to “clean” behavioral data obtained through a customer’s mobile device, and we use advanced statistical methods to model that data into usable behavior scores. We leverage intelligent chat functions and various forms of machine learning and advanced automation to help power our claims function. Technology is a key differentiator in managing risk across our key functions. Our success depends on our ability to adequately and competitively price risk.

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Our Ability to Attract New Customers

Our long-term growth will depend, in large part, on our continued ability to attract new customers to our platform. We intend to continue to drive new customer growth by leveraging our differentiated consumer experience, our embedded channel, machine learning loss models and our telematics-based pricing. Additionally, our proprietary dataset will continue to scale as we grow, enabling us to enhance our predictive models to further improve pricing and attract potential new customers. We will also continue to target attractive potential customer segments through our embedded experience and digital marketing channels. Our ability to attract new customers will depend on a number of factors, including the pricing of our products, offerings of our competitors, our ability to expand into new markets, success of our embedded channel and the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. Our ability to attract and retain customers depends on maintaining and strengthening our brand by providing superior customer experiences and competitive pricing. In particular, we are challenged by traditional insurers who have more diverse product offerings and longer established operating histories. These competitors can mimic certain aspects of our digital platform and offerings, and as they have more types of insurance products, can offer customers the ability to “bundle” multiple coverage types together, which may be attractive to many customers.

Our Ability to Retain Customers

Our ability to derive significant lifetime value from our customer relationships depends, in part, on our ability to retain our customers over time. Strong retention allows us to build a recurring revenue base, generating additional premiums term over term without material incremental marketing costs. As we broadly retain customers and our book of business evolves to be more weighted towards renewals versus new business, as is the case with our mature competitors, we will benefit from the inherently lower loss ratios that characterize renewed premiums. Our ability to retain customers will depend on a number of factors, including our customers’ satisfaction with our products, offerings of our competitors and pricing of products.

Our Ability to be Licensed in all States in the United States

Our long-term growth opportunity will benefit from our ability to provide insurance across more states in the United States. Today, we are currently licensed in 50 states (48 states for personal auto) and the District of Columbia and operate in 34 of those states. Our state expansion has unlocked a large total addressable market for sustained growth, made our direct targeted marketing more efficient and created an opportunity to build a national brand, supporting our marketing holistically.

Our Ability to Expand Premiums Through Cross-Sell and Fee Income Per Policy

We are in the early stages of cross-selling non-auto products across our customer base. In 2019, we began offering renters insurance and, in May 2020, we launched our homeowners insurance product in partnership with Homesite Insurance, or Homesite. Cross-sales allow us to generate additional premiums (renters) and fee income (homeowners) without material incremental marketing spend, and ultimately higher revenue per customer. We have also observed that bundling products with auto insurance improves retention as the relationship with our customer expands. Our success in expanding revenues through cross-sales and greater fee income per policy depends on our marketing efforts with new products, continuous state expansion of these offerings and the pricing of our bundled products and continuing to refine the fee schedules in our policyholder contracts to be more consistent with industry norms. The success of our renters insurance offering is also subject to our ability to develop underwriting capabilities to adequately price renters risk.

Recent Developments Affecting Comparability

COVID-19 Impact

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic and governmental responses thereto have impacted and may further impact the broader economic environment, including creating or exacerbating supply chain disruptions and inflation and negatively impacting unemployment levels, economic growth, the proper functioning of financial and capital markets and interest rates.

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The economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to acute inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, rising interest rates and a downturn in equity markets. There is a risk of inflation remaining elevated for an extended period, which could cause claims and claim expenses to increase, impact the performance of our investment portfolio or have other adverse effects. Rising interest rates and reduced equity values have increased the cost of capital and may limit our ability to raise additional capital. In addition, we have seen an increase in the value of used vehicles and replacement parts. These cost increases have resulted in greater claims severity while being partially offset by higher subrogation recoveries on damaged vehicles. We continue to file in multiple states to establish rates that more closely follow the evolving loss cost trends.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there is ongoing uncertainty around the severity and duration of the pandemic and the pandemic’s potential impact on our business and our financial performance. See the section titled “Risk Factors” for more details.

Comprehensive Reinsurance

We expect to continue to utilize reinsurance in the future, and our diversified approach to reinsurance allows us to be flexible in response to changes in market conditions or our own business changes, which allows us to strategically fuel profitable growth and technology investment by optimizing the amount of capital required.

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. There were certain key performance indicators that management no longer utilized to actively monitor the performance of the business and we believe are no longer useful metrics to provide as key performance indicators. These metrics include the renters policies in force, renters premiums per policy, renters premiums in force, adjusted gross profit/(loss), gross margin, ratio of adjusted gross profit/(loss) to total revenue, ratio of adjusted gross profit/(loss) to gross premiums earned, ratio of direct contribution to total revenue and ratio of direct contribution to gross premiums earned.

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We believe the non-GAAP and operational measures are useful in evaluating our performance, in addition to our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. 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.

Years Ended December 31,
202220212020
(dollars in millions, except Premiums per policy)
Policies in force220,354354,371322,759
Premiums per policy$1,220$1,006$939
Premiums in force$537.7$713.0$606.1
Gross premiums written$600.0$742.6$616.8
Gross premiums earned$643.6$719.6$605.2
Gross profit/(loss)$(32.2)$(51.9)$(14.2)
Net loss$(297.7)$(521.1)$(363.0)
Direct contribution$27.6$8.1$18.9
Adjusted EBITDA$(185.9)$(446.1)$(249.5)
Net loss and LAE ratio122.8%126.4%112.5%
Net expense ratio72.2%134.5%78.1%
Net combined ratio195.0%260.9%190.6%
Gross loss ratio82.1%86.0%82.0%
Gross LAE ratio10.3%10.5%10.1%
Gross expense ratio45.4%71.3%56.5%
Gross combined ratio137.8%167.8%148.6%
Gross accident period loss ratio80.9%88.7%76.1%

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 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.

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.

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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 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/(Loss)

We define gross profit/(loss) as total revenue minus net loss and LAE and other insurance (benefit) expense. We view gross profit/(loss) 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/(loss) excluding net investment income, net realized gains (losses) on investments, report costs, salaries, health benefits, bonuses, employee retirement plan related expenses and employee share-based compensation expense, allocated overhead, licenses, net commissions, professional fees and other expenses, ceded earned premium, 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 (benefit) expense. After these adjustments, the resulting calculation is inclusive of only those gross variable costs of revenue incurred on the successful acquisition of business. We view direct contribution as an important metric because we believe it measures progress towards the 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 loss excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, warrant compensation expense, restructuring charges, and write-off of prepaid marketing expense and reclassifications of certain sales and marketing expenses, and related legal and other fees, net of anticipated insurance recovery. 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

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performance. Adjusted EBITDA should not be viewed as a substitute for net loss 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 loss 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 important metric because it allows us to evaluate loss trends as a percentage of net premiums and 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 expenses.

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. Currently, we do not cede any of our LAE to our third-party quota share reinsurance treaties; therefore, we actively monitor LAE ratio as it has a direct impact on our results regardless of our reinsurance strategy.

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.

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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 reflects 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. Changes to our loss reserves are the primary driver of the difference 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. We expect net premiums earned to decrease in the short-term as our policies in force decrease continues to outpace premiums written from new business. In the near-term, we expect to grow new writings with our embedded products and greater average premiums per policy to generate growth in net premiums earned.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income represents interest earned from our fixed maturity and short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents and unrealized gains from our private equity investments less investment expenses. Net investment income is directly correlated with the overall size of our investment portfolio, market level of interest rates and changes in 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

For those policyholders who pay premiums on an installment basis, we charge a flat fee for each installment related to the additional administrative costs associated with processing more frequent billing. We recognize this fee income in the period in which we process each installment.

Other Income

Other income is primarily comprised of revenue earned from distributing website and app policy inquiry leads in geographies where we do not have a presence, recognized when we generate the lead; commissions earned for homeowners policies placed with third-party insurance companies where we have no exposure to the insured risk, recognized on the effective date of the associated policy; and sale of enterprise technology products to provide telematics-based data collection and trip tracking, recognized ratably as the service is performed.

Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses consist of loss and LAE, sales and marketing, other insurance (benefit) 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. 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 related salaries, health benefits, bonuses, employee retirement plan related expenses and employee share-based compensation expense, or Personnel Costs, for claims related employees; software expense; internally developed software amortization; and overhead allocated based on headcount, or Overhead.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing expense includes spending related to performance and embedded channels, channel media, advertising, branding, public relations, sponsorship, consumer insights and referral fees. These expenses also include related Personnel Costs, Overhead and certain warrant compensation expense related to our embedded channel. We incur sales and marketing expenses for all product offerings. Sales and marketing are expensed as incurred. Certain warrant compensation expense is recognized on a pro-rata basis considering progress toward completing Carvana’s online buying platform, or the Integrated Platform, under the Carvana commercial agreement.

We plan to continue investing in and diversifying our marketing channels, including costs incurred related to our embedded channel, to attract and acquire new customers, increase our brand awareness, and expand our product offerings within certain markets. We expect that in the long-term, our sales and marketing will decrease as a percentage of revenue as the proportion of renewals to our total business increases.

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Other Insurance (Benefit) Expense

Other insurance (benefit) expense includes underwriting expenses, credit card and policy processing expenses, premium write-offs, insurance license expenses, certain warrant compensation expense related to our embedded channel, and Personnel Costs and Overhead related to actuarial and certain data science activities. Other insurance (benefit) expense also includes amortization of deferred acquisition costs like certain commissions, premium taxes, and report costs related to the successful acquisition of a policy. Other insurance (benefit) expense is expensed as incurred, except for costs related to deferred acquisition costs that are capitalized and subsequently amortized over the same period in which the related premiums are earned. These expenses are also recognized net of ceding commissions earned. Certain warrant compensation expense is recognized on a pro-rata basis for policies originated from the Integrated Platform towards milestones as defined under the Carvana commercial agreement.

Technology and Development

Technology and development expense consists 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 expenses primarily relate to external professional service expenses; Personnel Costs and Overhead for corporate functions; and depreciation expense for computers, furniture and other fixed assets; write-offs; and restructuring costs associated with the involuntary workforce reductions. Restructuring costs include severance, benefits, share-based compensation, employee compensation expense, dependent upon continuous employment for certain employees, and related employee costs, real estate exit costs and software costs. 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

Interest Expense

Interest expense is not an operating expense; therefore, we include these expenses below operating expenses. Interest expense primarily relates to interest incurred on our long-term debt, certain fees that are expensed as incurred and amortization of debt issuance costs. In addition, changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities that were associated with our long-term debt are recorded as interest expense.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on early extinguishment of debt is not an operating expense; therefore, we include these expenses below operating expenses. Loss on early extinguishment of debt primarily relates to the difference between the reacquisition price of the debt and the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt. Upon extinguishment of debt, the remaining unamortized discount and debt and warrants issuance costs are recognized as expense.

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Results of Operations

Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

Years Ended December 31,
2022% of Total Revenue2021% of Total Revenue$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Revenue:
Net premiums earned$285.992.0%$310.389.8%$(24.4)(7.9)%
Net investment income6.22.0%5.01.4%1.224.0%
Net realized gains on investments0.50.2%2.40.7%(1.9)(79.2)%
Fee Income16.55.3%20.96.1%(4.4)(21.1)%
Other income1.70.5%6.82.0%(5.1)(75.0)%
Total revenues310.8100.0%345.4100.0%(34.6)(10.0)%
Operating expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses351.0112.9%392.3113.6%(41.3)(10.5)%
Sales and marketing48.015.5%270.278.2%(222.2)(82.2)%
Other insurance (benefit) expense(8.0)(2.6)%5.01.4%(13.0)(260.0)%
Technology and development55.517.9%65.519.0%(10.0)(15.3)%
General and administrative127.441.0%97.628.3%29.830.5%
Total operating expenses573.9184.7%830.6240.5%(256.7)(30.9)%
Operating loss(263.1)(84.7)%(485.2)(140.5)%222.1(45.8)%
Interest expense(34.6)(11.1)%(20.0)(5.8)%(14.6)73.0%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt%(15.9)(4.6)%15.9(100.0)%
Loss before income tax expense(297.7)(95.8)%(521.1)(150.9)%223.4(42.9)%
Income tax expense%%%
Net loss(297.7)(95.8)%(521.1)(150.9)%223.4(42.9)%
Other comprehensive loss:
Changes in net unrealized losses on investments(6.2)(2.0)%(5.2)(1.5)%(1.0)19.2%
Comprehensive loss$(303.9)(97.8)%$(526.3)(152.4)%$222.4(42.3)%

Revenue

Net Premiums Earned

Net premiums earned decreased $24.4 million, or 7.9%, to $285.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The decrease was primarily due to lower policies in force throughout the year as a result of reduced marketing expenditures, partially offset by an increase in premium per policy driven by rate actions.

During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we ceded approximately 55.6% and 56.9% of our gross premiums earned to third-party reinsurers, respectively. The slight change in ceding percentage between the periods was driven by retaining a marginally larger share of our overall book of business.

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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 years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:

Years Ended December 31,
20222021$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Gross premiums written$600.0$742.6$(142.6)(19.2)%
Ceded premiums written(331.2)(397.3)66.1(16.6)%
Net premiums written268.8345.3(76.5)(22.2)%
Gross premiums earned643.6719.6(76.0)(10.6)%
Ceded premiums earned(357.7)(409.3)51.6(12.6)%
Net premiums earned$285.9$310.3$(24.4)(7.9)%

The decrease in gross premiums earned was primarily due to lower gross premiums written as a result of reducing marketing expenditures. This decrease was partially offset by a 21.3% increase in premiums per policy for automobile insurance primarily attributable to rate actions.

Fee Income

Fee income decreased $4.4 million, or 21.1%, to $16.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in installment fees due to lower policies in force.

Other Income

Other income decreased $5.1 million, or 75.0%, to $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a $4.9 million reduction in fee revenue from distributing web and app policy inquiry leads to third parties as a result of reducing marketing expenditures.

Operating Expenses

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Loss and LAE decreased $41.3 million, or 10.5%, to $351.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The decrease was primarily due to lower policies in force for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021.

Gross accident period loss ratios decreased to 80.9% from 88.7% for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The change in the loss ratios was driven by growth in average premium per policy primarily attributable to rate actions and improved tenure mix as our book of business matures. This was offset by higher loss costs from increased severity per claim due to inflation, as the industry experienced higher replacement parts cost and growth in used car values. We experienced an 11% increase in severity per claim and 6% decrease in claim frequency for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The claim severity and frequency estimates are based on bodily injury, collision, and property damage coverages.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing decreased $222.2 million, or 82.2%, to $48.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in performance marketing of $175.9 million and branding and advertising of $39.4 million. The reduction in sales and marketing expense is due to a shift in direct marketing strategy in response to changing macroeconomic factors and competitive environment. This was partially offset by $5.4 million increase in content development as we focus on diversifying our marketing channels.

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Other Insurance (Benefit) Expense

Other insurance (benefit) expense decreased $13.0 million, or 260.0%, to a benefit of $8.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The decrease was primarily driven by a $22.8 million decrease in underwriting costs and premium taxes and a $3.5 million decrease in premium write-offs primarily attributable to a decline in gross premiums written. In addition, we experienced a $3.1 million decrease in personnel costs as a result of a decrease in headcount, primarily attributable to the involuntary workforce reductions. This was partially offset by a $10.8 million decrease in earned ceding commission contra-expense due to a decrease in gross premiums written and a $5.7 million increase in Carvana warrant expense as a result of policies originating from the Integrated Platform.

Technology and Development

Technology and development decreased $10.0 million, or 15.3%, to $55.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The decrease was primarily driven by a $9.7 million decrease in personnel and overhead related costs as a result of a decrease in headcount, primarily attributable to the involuntary workforce reductions.

General and Administrative

General and administrative increased $29.8 million, or 30.5%, to $127.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The increase was driven by $18.6 million of restructuring costs related to the involuntary workforce reductions and a $9.5 million increase in personnel costs primarily attributable to share-based compensation expenses relating to our equity incentive plan. This was partially offset by a decrease of $4.9 million in professional services and $2.7 million in rent expense as we focused on materially reducing our fixed expenses in 2022 in our drive towards profitability.

In addition, we recognized write-off of prepaid marketing expense and reclassifications of certain sales and marketing expenses to general and administrative expenses of $10.2 million, legal and other fees of $1.2 million, partially offset by an anticipated insurance recovery of $1.9 million, related to the purported misappropriation of funds by a former senior marketing employee.

Non-Operating Expenses

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $14.6 million, or 73.0%, to $34.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase in debt interest expense as a result of higher average outstanding debt and a greater average interest rate for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on early extinguishment of debt decreased $15.9 million, or 100.0%, to zero for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The decrease was driven by $15.9 million of accelerated amortization of unamortized discount and debt and warrant issuance costs from the extinguishment of our $100.0 million term loan, or Term Loan B, which was early extinguished in 2021.

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Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

Years Ended December 31,
2021% of Total Revenue2020% of Total Revenue$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Revenue:
Net premiums earned$310.389.8%$322.593.0%$(12.2)(3.8)%
Net investment income5.01.4%5.41.6%$(0.4)(7.4)%
Net realized gains on investments2.40.7%0.30.1%$2.1700.0%
Fee income20.96.1%17.45.0%$3.520.1%
Other income6.82.0%1.20.3%$5.6466.7%
Total revenue345.4100.0%346.8100.0%(1.4)(0.4)%
Operating expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses392.3113.6%362.8104.6%29.58.1%
Sales and marketing270.278.2%139.740.3%130.593.4%
Other insurance expense (benefit)5.01.4%(1.8)(0.5)%6.8377.8%
Technology and development65.519.0%52.915.3%12.623.8%
General and administrative97.628.3%78.522.6%19.124.3%
Total operating expenses830.6240.5%632.1182.3%198.531.4%
Operating loss(485.2)(140.5)%(285.3)(82.3)%(199.9)70.1%
Interest expense(20.0)(5.8)%(77.7)(22.4)%57.7(74.3)%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt(15.9)(4.6)%%(15.9)100.0%
Loss before income tax expense(521.1)(150.9)%(363.0)(104.7)%(158.1)43.6%
Income tax expense%%%
Net loss(521.1)(150.9)%(363.0)(104.7)%(158.1)43.6%
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Changes in net unrealized (losses) gains on investments(5.2)(1.5)%5.01.5%(10.2)(204.0)%
Comprehensive loss$(526.3)(152.4)%$(358.0)(103.2)%$(168.3)47.0%

The December 31, 2021 and 2020 results of operations discussion can be found in Part II, Item 7, “Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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.

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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; (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 years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

Years Ended December 31,
202220212020
(dollars in millions)
Total revenue$310.8$345.4$346.8
Loss and loss adjustment expenses(351.0)(392.3)(362.8)
Other insurance benefit (expense)8.0(5.0)1.8
Gross profit/(loss)(32.2)(51.9)(14.2)
Net investment income(6.2)(5.0)(5.4)
Net realized gains on investments(0.5)(2.4)(0.3)
Adjustments from other insurance benefit (expense)(1)38.456.040.9
Ceded premiums earned357.7409.3282.7
Ceded loss and loss adjustment expenses(243.7)(302.5)(194.8)
Net ceding commission and other(2)(85.9)(95.4)(90.0)
Direct contribution$27.6$8.1$18.9

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(1) Adjustments from other insurance benefit (expense) includes report costs, personnel costs, allocated overhead, licenses, net commissions, professional fees and other.

(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 loss to adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

Years Ended December 31,
202220212020
(dollars in millions)
Net loss$(297.7)$(521.1)$(363.0)
Adjustments:
Interest expense31.914.469.1
Income tax expense
Depreciation and amortization12.116.615.6
Share-based compensation25.219.33.7
Tender offer25.1
Loss on early extinguishment of debt15.9
Warrant compensation expense14.58.8
Restructuring costs(1)18.6
Write-off(2)9.5
Adjusted EBITDA$(185.9)$(446.1)$(249.5)

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(1) Restructuring costs consist of severance, benefits, related costs and real estate exit costs comprising of accelerated amortization of certain right-of-use assets, leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures. This includes $5.3 million of share-based compensation for the year ended December 31, 2022. This also includes $1.7 million of depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2022. For further information on restructuring costs, see Note 10, “Restructuring Costs,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2) Write-off of prepaid marketing expense and reclassifications of certain sales and marketing expenses to general and administrative expenses of $10.2 million, legal and other fees of $1.2 million, partially offset by an anticipated insurance recovery of $1.9 million related to the purported misappropriation of funds by a former senior marketing employee.

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 and from sales of investments. Cash generated from operations is highly dependent on being able to efficiently acquire and maintain customers while pricing our insurance products appropriately. We are continuously evaluating alternatives for efficiently funding our ongoing operations. We expect, from time to time, to engage in a variety of financing transactions for such purposes, including the issuance of securities.

Regulatory Considerations

We are organized as a holding company, but our primary operations are conducted by two of our wholly owned insurance subsidiaries, Root Insurance Company, an Ohio-domiciled insurance company, and Root Property & Casualty Insurance Company, a Delaware-domiciled insurance company. The payment of dividends by our insurance subsidiaries is subject to restrictions set forth in the insurance laws and regulations of the States of Ohio and Delaware. To date, our insurance subsidiaries have not paid any dividends and as of December 31, 2022, they were not permitted to pay any dividends without approval of the applicable superintendent, commissioner and/or director.

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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 December 31, 2022, 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 December 31, 2022, Root Re was subject to compliance with certain capital levels and a net earned premium to capital ratio of 15:1, which was maintained as of December 31, 2022. The capital ratio can fluctuate at Root Re’s election, subject to regulatory approval. Root Re’s primary sources of funds are capital contributions from the holding company, assumed insurance premiums and net investment income. These funds are primarily used to pay claims and operating expenses and to purchase investments. Root Re must receive approval from CIMA before it can pay any dividend to the holding company.

Financing Arrangements

In August 2022, a subcommittee of our board of directors approved a reverse stock split of our Class A and Class B common stock at a ratio of 1-for-18, which became effective on August 12, 2022. Accordingly, all stock, equity award, warrant, and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split for all prior periods presented.

On January 26, 2022, we closed on a $300.0 million five-year term loan, or Term Loan. The maturity of this Term Loan is January 27, 2027. Interest is payable quarterly and is determined on a floating interest rate calculated on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, with a 1.0% floor, plus 9%, plus 0.26161% per annum. Concurrently with the Term Loan, we also issued to the lender warrants to purchase approximately 0.3 million shares of Class A common stock. Under certain contingent scenarios, the lender may also receive additional warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock equal to 1.0% of the aggregate number of issued and outstanding shares of our Class A common stock on a fully-diluted basis as of the triggering date.

In November 2021, we repaid the outstanding Term Loan B principal balance of $100.0 million and accrued interest, including paid-in-kind, or PIK interest, and fees of $20.9 million. As a result, we recognized a $15.9 million loss on early extinguishment.

In October 2021, we consummated the transactions contemplated by the investment agreement with Carvana, or the Investment Agreement, that we entered into on August 11, 2021. We received $126.5 million of gross proceeds from the issuance of 14.1 million shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock designated as the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. We also issued Carvana eight tranches of warrants to purchase shares of our Class A common stock. In connection with the Investment Agreement, we incurred issuance costs of $19.6 million, $9.0 million of which are contingent upon the success of the Investment Agreement as measured by achievement of certain warrant vesting milestones.

In October 2021, upon maturity of our $100 million term loan, or Term Loan A, and expiration of the revolving loan, we repaid the outstanding Term Loan A principal balance of $98.8 million and accrued interest and fees of $0.2 million.

In October 2020, we completed our initial public offering, or IPO, which resulted in the issuance and sale of 1.3 million shares of Class A common stock at the IPO price of $486.00. Concurrently, we issued and sold 1.0 million shares of our Class A common stock in private placements. We received total net proceeds of $1.1 billion after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering costs.

Liquidity

As of December 31, 2022, we had $762.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which $559.2 million was held outside of regulated insurance entities. We also had $128.8 million in marketable securities.

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Our cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of bank deposits and money market funds. Our marketable securities consist of U.S. Treasury securities and agencies, municipal securities, corporate debt securities, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other debt obligations.

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 the foreseeable future thereafter.

Our long-term capital requirements depend on many factors, including our insurance premium growth rate, rate adequacy, renewal activity, the timing and the amount of cash received from customers, the performance of our products, including the success of our embedded partnerships, 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 the global markets resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic.

In the first quarter 2022, in response to inflation and loss cost trends and to further drive efficiency and increased focus on our strategic priorities we instituted an organizational realignment, including an involuntary workforce reduction affecting approximately 330 employees, which represented approximately 20% of our workforce at the time. During the fourth quarter 2022, we initiated a company-wide involuntary workforce reduction affecting approximately 160 employees, which represented approximately 20% of our workforce at the time. The action taken as part of our efforts to improve efficiency and operating costs, and prioritize resources to further strengthen our pricing and underwriting foundation and the continued development of our embedded products. In 2023, we expect to incur approximately $6.6 million of employee compensation expense, dependent upon continuous employment for certain employees, to be recognized ratably through the fourth quarter of 2023. We expect a cash expenditure related to these employee compensation costs in the first quarter of 2024. For additional information regarding organizational realignment and involuntary workforce reductions refer to Note 10, “Restructuring Costs,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Currently, our debt covenants require cash and cash equivalents held in entities other than our insurance subsidiaries to be at least $200.0 million at all times. This threshold may be reduced to $150.0 million under two sets of circumstances: issuing 62,500 insurance policies through our Carvana embedded product and achieving a ratio of direct contribution to gross premiums earned of 12%; or ceasing any customer acquisition spend outside of the Carvana commercial agreement and reducing our monthly cash burn to no greater than $12.0 million.

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:

Years Ended December 31,
202220212020
(in millions)
Net cash used in operating activities$(210.6)$(403.4)$(287.2)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(16.6)76.9(114.1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities283.3(80.3)1,098.5

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $210.6 million compared to $403.4 million of net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease in cash used in operating activities was due to a decline in net loss incurred primarily as a result of a reduction in sales and marketing expense due to a shift in direct marketing strategy in response to changing macroeconomic factors and competitive environment and lower payroll, employee-related expenditures and facility costs due to an organizational realignment and involuntary workforce reductions. In addition, timing of premium receipts, timing of

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cash receipts and payments related to reinsurance activity, and claims payments contributed to the decrease in cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $16.6 million, primarily due to purchases of investments, capitalization of internally developed software, and purchases of indefinite-lived intangible assets, partially offset by proceeds from maturities, calls and pay downs, and sales of investments. Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $76.9 million, primarily due to proceeds from sales, maturities, calls and pay downs of investments, partially offset by purchases of investments and other debt obligations.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $283.3 million, primarily due to proceeds from our Term Loan. Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $80.3 million, primarily due to the pay down of debt and payment of preferred stock and related warrants issuance costs, partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock and related warrants in connection with our partnership with Carvana.

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

The December 31, 2021 and 2020 net cash discussion can be found in Part II, Item 7, “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations

As of December 31, 2022, our material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations consisted of purchase commitments, as discussed in Note 13, “Commitments and Contingencies,”, operating leases, as discussed in Note 8, “Leases,” and a Term Loan, as discussed in Note 7, “Long-Term Debt,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe we have sufficient resources, and access to additional debt and equity capital, to adequately meet our obligations as they come due.

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Critical Accounting Estimates

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of the 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 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, premium write-offs, and valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets. 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.

We believe that the accounting estimates described below involve a significant degree of judgment and complexity. Accordingly, we believe these are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. For further information, see Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Loss and LAE Reserves

Loss and LAE reserves represent management’s best estimate of the ultimate liability for all reported and unreported claims that occurred prior to the end of each accounting period but have not yet been paid. These reserves are established to cover the estimated ultimate cost to settle insured losses. Loss and LAE reserves include an amount determined using adjuster determined case-base estimates for reported claims and on actuarial unpaid claim estimates using past experience and historical emergence patterns for unreported loss and LAE. Case reserve amounts are determined by claims adjusters following our case reserving practices, which consider the circumstances presented with each claimant, applicable policy provisions, and state law. The unpaid claim estimates consider loss cost trends, mix of business, and other risk factors impacting claims settlement. The methods used to

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estimate ultimate loss reserves by accident month include reported loss development, paid loss development, expected loss ratio, or ELR, frequency-severity, premium based Bornhuetter/Ferguson, or B/F, and exposure based B/F using frequency-severity. The method used to estimate unpaid LAE reserves is determined by a transaction-based allocation method where historical claim department activities are measured by their relative effort or cost for handling different claim types. Our estimation for unpaid LAE reserves includes the ultimate cost of settling a range of claim types from express material damage claims to more complex bodily injury cases.

The evaluation and estimation of ultimate losses and LAE requires considerable judgment in understanding how claims mature, how claims differ between lines of business, and how changes in the business impact claims settlement over time. Loss reserves represent a liability estimate at a given point in time based on many input variables including historical and statistical information, inflation, contract interpretation, weather catastrophe impacts, regulatory environment, and economic conditions. While we consider many inputs into the loss reserve valuation process, as well as several actuarial methodologies, there is no single method for determining the exact ultimate claims liability. In many cases, we use multiple estimation methods based on the particular facts and circumstances of the claims and liabilities being evaluated, resulting in a range of reasonable estimates for reserves for losses and LAE. We do not discount reserves.

Our actuarial reserving team performs monthly reviews of the claims experience and loss emergence to support our estimation of ultimate losses and LAE. A few considerations and assumptions in estimating ultimate claim liabilities includes relative case reserve adequacy over time, claims cycle time, claims settlement practices, exposure growth, actuarial projections, current economic conditions, driving patterns observed from telematics, weather catastrophes, and claim litigation. Our loss reserves can be grouped by claim type, where amounts related to material damage of vehicles and property tend to settle within six to 12 months, while claims that involve injuries or personal liability have a much longer time period between the occurrence of a loss and the settlement of the claim. In general, the longer the time span between the incidence of a loss and the settlement of the claim, the more the ultimate settlement amount can vary.

Because actual experience can differ from key assumptions used in establishing reserves, there is potential for significant variation in the development of loss reserves. There is considerable uncertainty associated with the actuarial estimates, and therefore the actual losses and LAE paid in the future may differ materially from the reserves we have recorded. Our loss estimates are continually reviewed by management and adjusted as necessary; with adjustments included in the period determined.

The key assumptions that materially affect the estimate of the reserves for loss and LAE are as follows:

•Many of the actuarial estimation methods assume that the speed of claim payments and claim closures, also known as cycle time, remains relatively consistent over time. While fluctuations and improvements in cycle time are expected as we grow, these timing changes can be difficult to discern from normal process risk variability in the data.

•For actuarial methods that rely on case reserve data, there is an implicit assumption that the adequacy of case reserve estimates stays relatively constant over time. For example, if the held case reserves represent the 50th percentile outcome for each claim, then any changes to this case reserve level, either higher or lower, would impact the ultimate loss estimates.

•Actuarial methods that rely on exposure bases, such as premiums or car years, perform better when the mix of business is relatively stable over time. Business growth can change the mix of business across several dimensions: new business versus renewal, geography profile, and underwriting profile. As such, prior estimates of claim frequency, claim severity, or loss ratio may not be as predictive of future results when the mix of business changes.

•Broader macro level economics can have a material impact on loss reserve estimates, such as a rapid change in miles driven, unanticipated inflation, regulatory restrictions, and legal developments as they relate to contract and coverage interpretation and enforceability.

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Due to the inherent uncertainty in determining our ultimate cost of settling claims, we evaluate what the potential impact on consolidated results of operations, financial position, and liquidity would be based on a hypothetical 5% and 10% increase or decrease in key assumptions described above. The loss reserve range noted below represents a range of reasonably likely reserves, not a range of all possible reserves. Therefore, the ultimate losses could reach levels corresponding to reserve amounts outside of the range provided. Given our growth from inception in 2015, we believe evaluating sensitivity based on a hypothetical increase or decrease of 5% and 10% is reflective of management’s best estimate and provides an illustrative range of variability in key assumptions. The below tables present this sensitivity analysis:

Scenarios for Changes in Bodily Injury Claim Severity for all Accident Years
(10)%(5)%—%5%10%
Bodily injury liability$100.3$105.9$111.4$117.0$122.6
Uninsured and underinsured bodily injury25.026.427.829.230.5
All other coverages36.136.136.136.136.1
Total losses—net of reinsurance$161.4$168.4$175.3$182.3$189.2

Our loss and LAE reserves are recorded net of external reinsurance and net of amounts expected to be received from salvage (the amount recovered from the damaged property after the we pay for a total loss) and subrogation (the right to recover payments from third parties).

Premium Revenue, Fee Income and Related Expenses

Premiums written are deferred and earned pro rata over the policy period. Unearned premium is established to cover the unexpired portion of premiums written. A premium deficiency, as measured on a gross basis, is recorded when the sum of expected losses, LAE, unamortized acquisition costs and maintenance costs exceed the recorded unearned premium reserve and anticipated investment income. A premium deficiency reserve is recognized as a reduction of deferred acquisition costs and, if necessary, by accruing an additional liability for the deficiency, with a corresponding charge to operations. We did not record a premium deficiency reserve in 2022 or 2021.

In August 2021, we commenced a fronting arrangement with an unaffiliated Texas county mutual insurance company, or the fronting carrier. We route all of our new auto policies and, over time, expect to route certain renewal 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. Through this fronting arrangement, we have greater rating and underwriting flexibility that we believe will allow us to more accurately segment risk in Texas to improve profitability.

Premiums receivable represents premiums written but not yet collected. Generally, premiums are collected prior to providing risk coverage, minimizing our exposure to credit risk. Due to a variety of factors, certain premiums billed may not be collected, for which we establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based primarily on an analysis of historical collection experience, adjusted for current economic conditions. Allowance for credit losses was $2.8 million and $5.4 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets. A policy is generally considered past due on the first day after its due date and policies greater than 90 days past due are written-off. We recognized premium write-offs, or bad debt expense, of $17.4 million, $20.9 million and $23.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 respectively.

For those policyholders who pay premiums on an installment basis, we charge a flat fee for each installment related to the additional administrative costs associated with processing more frequent billings. We recognize this fee income in the period which we process each installment.

Policy acquisition costs, which consists of premium taxes, certain marketing costs and underwriting expenses, and certain commissions, net of ceding commissions, related to the successful acquisition of new or renewal business, are deferred and amortized over the same period in which the related premiums are earned. Ceding

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commissions relating to reinsurance agreements are recorded as a reimbursement for both deferrable and non-deferrable acquisition costs. The portion of the ceding commission that is equal to the pro rata share of acquisition costs based on quota share percentage is recorded as an offset to the gross deferred acquisition costs. Any portion of the ceding commission that exceeds the acquisition costs of the business ceded is recorded as excess ceding commission, a deferred liability, and amortized over the same period in which the related premiums are earned.

Reinsurance

In the ordinary course of business, we cede and retrocede a portion of our business written and assumed, respectively, to reinsurers to limit the maximum net loss potential arising from large risks and catastrophes. These arrangements, known as treaties, provide for reinsurance coverage on quota-share and excess-of-loss basis. All reinsurance contracts provide for indemnification against loss or liability relating to insurance risk and have been accounted for as reinsurance. Although the ceding of reinsurance does not discharge us from our primary liability to the policyholder, the insurance company that assumes the coverage assumes the related liability. Amounts recoverable from and payable to reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liability associated with the reinsured business. Reinsurance premiums, commissions and expense reimbursements related to reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with the basis used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. Premiums ceded to other companies have been reported as a reduction of premiums earned and are recognized over the remaining policy period based on the reinsurance protection provided. Amounts applicable to reinsurance ceded for unearned premium reserves are reported as a prepaid reinsurance premiums asset in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and as a reduction of unearned premiums in Note 6, “Reinsurance,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Ceding commissions earned in connection with reinsurance ceded have been accounted for as a reduction of other insurance (benefit) expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Some of our reinsurance agreements provide for amount of coverage based on loss experience referred to as loss corridors and loss ratio caps. We recognize the asset or liability arising from these adjustable features in the period the adjustment occurs, which is calculated based on experience to-date under the agreement.

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 for such defaulted amounts. We evaluate and monitor the financial condition associated with our reinsurers in order to minimize our exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. We obtain reinsurance from a diverse group of global reinsurers and monitor concentration as well as financial strength ratings of the reinsurers to minimize counterparty credit risk. For our reinsurance partners who are not rated, we require adequate levels of collateral or letters of credit to be available to us in the event of downside scenarios. To recognize this risk of credit loss, we have established an allowance for credit losses based on the probability of default and the expected loss given default as influenced by factors such as the reinsurer’s credit rating and average life of our reinsurance recoverables. Allowance for credit losses was $0.2 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.

Recoverability of Net Deferred Tax Assets

We calculate the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes, or ASC 740. The application of ASC 740 requires a company to evaluate the recoverability of deferred tax assets and to establish a valuation allowance if necessary to reduce the carrying value of the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Considerable judgment is required in determining whether a valuation allowance is necessary and, if so, the amount of such valuation allowance. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance we consider many factors, including: (1) the nature of the deferred tax assets and liabilities; (2) whether they are ordinary or capital; (3) the timing of expected reversal; (4) taxable income in prior carry back years as well as projected taxable earnings exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carry forwards; (5) the length of time that carryovers can be used; (6) unique tax rules that would impact the utilization of the deferred tax assets; and (7) any tax planning strategies that we would employ to avoid a tax benefit expiring unused.

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We may be unable to fully use our net operating losses, or NOLs, if at all. Under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the Code, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change” (generally defined as a greater than 50% change, by value, in the corporation’s equity ownership by certain shareholders or groups of shareholders over a rolling three-year period), the corporation’s ability to use its pre-ownership change NOLs to offset its post-ownership change income may be limited. The limitation may be such that it prevents the Company from fully utilizing its NOLs existing at the time of the ownership change prior to their expiration, which could also result in a substantial reduction in the deferred tax asset. We currently carry a valuation allowance against our entire net deferred tax asset. As such, any reduction in the deferred tax asset would also result in an offsetting reduction in the valuation allowance.

We have experienced an ownership change. In connection with this ownership change, we do not expect that the limitation under Section 382 of the Code will result in any material reduction in our ability to use pre-ownership change NOLs in the future nor require a reduction in the associated deferred tax asset (or adjustment to the valuation allowance). We may still experience additional ownership changes in the future as a result of subsequent shifts in ownership, which could result in additional limitations on our NOL usage.

FY 2021 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0001628280-22-003524.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Published MD&A gate trimmed front/tail over-capture. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2022-02-23. Report date: 2021-12-31.

Item 7.  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 consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to those differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those discussed in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis does not discuss 2019 performance or a comparison of 2020 versus 2019 performance for select areas where we have determined the omitted information is not necessary to understand our current period financial condition, changes in our financial condition, or our results. The omitted information may be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on March 4, 2021.

Overview

Root is a technology company revolutionizing personal insurance with a pricing model based upon fairness and a modern customer experience. We operate primarily a direct-to-consumer model in which we currently acquire the majority of our customers through mobile applications.

We believe the Root advantage is derived from our unique ability to efficiently and effectively bind auto insurance policies quickly, aided by segmenting individual risk based on complex behavioral data and proprietary telematics, a customer experience 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 and administration to ongoing customer engagement.

Our model benefits from portfolio maturity. As we scale the business, our results are disproportionately weighted towards new customers compared to traditional insurance carriers. As we build an underlying base of recurring customers, we expect the following financial impacts:

•Improved loss ratio. Renewal premiums, referring to premiums from a customer’s second term and beyond, have lower loss ratios as compared to new premiums in the customer’s first term. As we grow our business, we anticipate, consistent with industry norms, that a greater proportion of our premiums will be from customer renewals and drive down the loss ratio across our portfolio.

•Reduced marketing as a percentage of premium. Recurring customer premiums have no associated customer acquisition costs and minimal underwriting costs, driving profitability. As we grow our business, we anticipate, consistent with industry norms, that a greater proportion of our premiums will be from customer renewals without associated marketing costs.

•Improved retention. As a young insurance carrier weighted towards new customers, we naturally have a higher percentage of more frequent shoppers. As our business tenures and our flywheel spins, allowing us to increase our pricing advantage, we will have the opportunity to acquire more long-standing customers and retain those that might naturally shop frequently. In addition to our pricing advantage, we anticipate our expanding relationships with customers through product bundling will demonstrate further improvement in retention.

•Increased revenue per customer. Our product expansion provides an opportunity to generate additional premium and fee income per customer without material incremental marketing cost.

We use technology to drive efficiency across all functions, including distribution, underwriting, policy administration and claims in particular. We believe this allows us to operate with a cost to acquire and cost to serve advantage. We continue to develop machine learning loss models, which allows us to respond more quickly to changes in the market, improve pricing segmentation through enhancements to our UBI model and take appropriate rate actions. We efficiently acquire customers directly through multiple channels, including embedded, digital

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(performance), channel media, referrals and agency. Our marketing costs have historically been well below industry averages, although in any given period, these costs can vary by channel mix, by state, or due to seasonality or due to the competitive environment. Today, we acquire the vast majority of our customers through our mobile app and mobile website. We believe that through prudent investment in and diversification of our marketing channels, including a focus on embedded insurance through our exclusive partnership with Carvana, and leveraging proprietary data science and technology to build out independent agent products and relationships, will position us for more sustainable, long-term and profitable growth. Additionally, we are realizing operating efficiencies as we scale against our fixed expense base. Our claims management expenses, as represented by our loss adjustment expenses, or LAE, are in line with peers within only three years of bringing claims management in-house and we expect to improve as we further embed machine learning into our processes.

We also use our proprietary technology to measure long-term benefits to our business. When a state reaches certain maturation thresholds, we refer to it as a seasoned state. A seasoned state is defined as a state where (1) the regulator has approved our data science-driven telematics and pricing models and (2) we have been writing policies in the state for a minimum of one year with a minimum of two pricing filings.

As a full-stack insurance company, we currently employ a “capital-light” model, which utilizes a variety of reinsurance structures at elevated levels of reinsurance. These reinsurance structures deliver three core objectives (1) top-line growth without a commensurate increase in regulatory capital requirements, (2) support of customer acquisition costs and (3) protection from outsized losses or tail events. We expect to maintain an elevated level of third-party quota share reinsurance while rapidly growing our business in order to operate a capital-light business model. As our business scales, we expect to have the flexibility to reduce our quota share levels to maximize the return to shareholders.

In August 2021, we commenced a fronting arrangement with an unaffiliated Texas county mutual insurance company, or the fronting carrier. Pursuant to this arrangement, we route all of our new auto policies and, over time, expect to route certain renewal auto policies, in Texas through the fronting carrier. In exchange for a commission paid to the fronting carrier, we assume 100% of the related premium and losses on those policies. Through this fronting arrangement, we have greater rating and underwriting flexibility that we believe will allow us to more accurately segment risk in Texas to improve profitability.

Given the significant impact of reinsurance on our results of operations, we use certain gross basis key performance indicators to manage and measure our business operations and enhance investor understanding of our business model prior to reinsurance. We believe our long-term success will be apparent through the progression of our gross metrics. Results of operations on a gross basis alone are not achievable under our regulatory landscape given our top-line growth and resulting capital requirements, which are relieved, in part, by obtaining reinsurance. The gross metrics include gross written premium, gross earned premium, direct contribution, ratio of direct contribution to gross earned premium, gross loss ratio, gross LAE ratio and gross accident period loss ratio. For additional information, including definitions of these key metrics, see “— Key Performance Indicators” and for a reconciliation of direct contribution to the most directly comparable generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, metric, see “— Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Key Factors and Trends Affecting our Operating Performance

Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and will continue to be, affected by a number of factors, including the following:

Our Ability to Manage Risk

We leverage technology to help manage risk. For instance, we leverage machine learning to “clean” behavioral data obtained through a customer’s mobile device, and we use advanced statistical methods to model that data into usable behavior scores. We leverage intelligent chat functions and various forms of machine learning and advanced automation to help power our claims function. Technology is a key differentiator in managing risk across our key functions. Our success depends on our ability to adequately and competitively price risk.

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Our Ability to Attract New Customers

Our long-term growth will depend, in large part, on our continued ability to attract new customers to our platform. We intend to continue to drive new customer growth by leveraging our differentiated consumer experience, machine learning loss models and our telematics-based pricing. Additionally, our proprietary dataset will continue to scale as we grow, enabling us to enhance our predictive models to further improve pricing and attract potential new customers. We will also continue to target attractive potential customer segments through our embedded experience and digital marketing channels. Our ability to attract new customers will depend on a number of factors, including the pricing of our products, offerings of our competitors, our ability to expand into new markets, and the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. Our ability to attract and retain customers depends on maintaining and strengthening our brand by providing superior customer experiences and competitive pricing. In particular, we are challenged by traditional insurers who have more diverse product offerings and longer established operating histories. These competitors can mimic certain aspects of our digital platform and offerings, and as they have more types of insurance products, can offer customers the ability to “bundle” multiple coverage types together, which may be attractive to many customers.

Our Ability to Retain Customers

Our ability to derive significant lifetime value from our customer relationships depends, in part, on our ability to retain our customers over time. Strong retention allows us to build a recurring revenue base, generating additional premiums term over term without material incremental marketing costs. As we broadly retain customers and our book of business evolves to be more weighted towards renewals versus new business, as is the case with our mature competitors, we will benefit from the inherently lower loss ratios that characterize renewed premiums. Our ability to retain customers will depend on a number of factors, including our customers’ satisfaction with our products, offerings of our competitors and pricing of products.

Our Ability to be Licensed in all States in the United States

Our long-term growth opportunity will benefit from our ability to provide insurance across more states in the United States. Today, we are currently licensed in 50 states (48 states for personal auto) and the District of Columbia and operate in 32 of those states. Our continuous state expansion has unlocked a large total addressable market for sustained growth, made our direct targeted marketing more efficient and created an opportunity to build a national brand, supporting our marketing holistically.

To expand our geographic footprint, in November 2020, we acquired all of the authorized, issued and outstanding shares of Catlin Indemnity Company, subsequently renamed Root Property & Casualty Insurance Company, or Root Property & Casualty.

Our Ability to Expand Premiums and Fee Income Per Policy Through Cross-Sell

We are in the early stages of cross-selling non-auto products across our customer base. In 2019, we began offering renters insurance and, in May 2020, we launched our homeowners insurance product in partnership with Homesite Insurance, or Homesite. Cross-sales allow us to generate additional premiums (renters) and fee income (homeowners) without material incremental marketing spend, and ultimately higher revenue per customer. We have also observed that bundling products with auto insurance improves retention as the relationship with our customer expands. Our success in expanding revenues through cross-sales depends on our marketing efforts with new products, continuous state expansion of these offerings and the pricing of our bundled products. The success of our renters insurance offering is also subject to our ability to develop underwriting capabilities to adequately price renters risk.

Recent Developments Affecting Comparability

COVID-19 Impact

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The pandemic and related measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19, such as government-mandated business closures,

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“shelter in place” orders, or SIPs, and travel and transportation restrictions, have negatively affected the U.S. and global economies, disrupted global supply chains and led to unemployment. We, and other businesses within the insurance industry, have been impacted by certain individual state bulletins that were issued in 2020 and outlined COVID-19 premium relief efforts, including restrictions on the ability to cancel policies for non-payment, requirements to defer insurance premium payments for up to 60 days and restrictions on increasing policy premiums. The COVID-19 pandemic and governmental responses thereto have impacted and may further impact the broader economic environment, including creating or exacerbating supply chain disruptions and inflation and negatively impacting unemployment levels, economic growth, the proper functioning of financial and capital markets and interest rates.

As a result of the SIPs that started to occur toward the end of March 2020, our customers drove less and we had a resulting decline in loss costs during the first quarter of 2020. Most parts of the country eased COVID-19-related restrictions and began to return to customary levels of business activity during the second quarter of 2021. We are now seeing miles driven exceed pre-COVID-19 levels. As a result of the increase in average miles driven, claims frequency has rebounded proportionally. In addition, the economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to acute inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions, which have increased the value of used vehicles and replacement parts in 2021. These cost increases have resulted in greater claims severity while being partially offset by higher salvage and subrogation recoveries on damaged vehicles. As a result of certain factors related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, we continue to file in multiple states to establish rates that more closely follow the evolving loss cost trends.

The American Rescue Plan Act became law in March 2021 and provided a third round of stimulus payments from the federal government to many American consumers. The easing of COVID-19 SIPs and these stimulus payments led to an unexpected surge in interest in vehicle and auto insurance purchases. This elevated interest resulted in a significant increase in customer acquisition and advertising campaigns in digital channels on the part of our competitors, increasing our customer acquisition costs during 2021. With the recent surge of the Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19 across the United States and increasing rates of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, it is unclear what the impact of the pandemic will be on future operations. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there is ongoing uncertainty around the severity and duration of the pandemic and the pandemic’s potential impact on our business and our financial performance. See the section titled “Risk Factors” for more details.

Comprehensive Reinsurance

We expect to continue to utilize reinsurance in the future, and our diversified approach to reinsurance allows us to be flexible in response to changes in market conditions or our own business changes, which allows us to strategically fuel growth and technology investment by optimizing the amount of capital required.

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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. We believe these non-GAAP and operational measures are useful in evaluating our performance, in addition to our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. See the section titled “— Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional information regarding our use of adjusted gross profit/(loss) and direct contribution and their reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
(dollars in millions, except Premiums per policy)
Policies in force
Auto354,371322,759281,310
Renters8,8027,7391,747
Premiums per policy
Auto$1,006$939$904
Renters$140$140$127
Premiums in force
Auto$713.0$606.1$508.6
Renters$1.2$1.1$0.2
Gross written premium(1)$742.6$616.8$451.1
Gross earned premium(1)$719.6$605.2$352.9
Gross profit/(loss)$(51.9)$(14.2)$(83.5)
Gross margin(15.0)%(4.1)%(28.8)%
Adjusted gross profit/(loss)$(3.3)$21.0$(54.2)
Direct contribution$8.1$18.9$(57.4)
Ratio of adjusted gross profit/(loss) to total revenue(1.0)%6.1%(18.7)%
Ratio of adjusted gross profit/(loss) to gross earned premium(0.5)%3.5%(15.4)%
Ratio of direct contribution to total revenue2.3%5.4%(19.8)%
Ratio of direct contribution to gross earned premium1.1%3.1%(16.3)%
Gross loss ratio86.0%82.0%99.9%
Gross LAE ratio10.5%10.1%12.0%
Gross accident period loss ratio87.9%76.2%103.0%

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(1) Includes premiums assumed from the fronting carrier that commenced in August 2021. Assumed written premium and assumed earned premium for the year ended December 31, 2021 were $16.7 million and $7.3 million, respectively. Prior to the fronting carrier commencement, we did not assume any premiums.

Policies in Force

We define policies in force as the number of current and active 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 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 written premium on policies in force 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. As discussed below in gross written premium, this key

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performance indicator has been updated to include assumed written premiums beginning during the third quarter of 2021. There is no impact to any prior periods for this change.

Premiums in Force

We define premiums in force for our auto policies 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 written premium 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 define premiums in force for our renters policies as premiums per policy multiplied by policies 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 growth 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 Written Premium

We define gross written premium, as the total amount of gross premium on policies that were bound during the period less the prorated impact of policy cancellations. Gross written premiums includes direct premiums and assumed premiums. We began assuming premium during the third quarter of 2021 in connection with our entry into an arrangement with a fronting carrier in Texas; therefore, there is no impact to this key performance indicator for any prior periods. We view gross written premium as an important metric because it is the metric that most closely correlates with our growth in gross earned premium. We use gross written premium, 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. 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 Earned Premium

We define gross earned premium 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 earned premium includes direct premiums and assumed premiums. We began assuming premium during the third quarter of 2021 in connection with our entry into an arrangement with a fronting carrier in Texas; therefore, there is no impact to this key performance indicator for any prior periods. We view gross earned premium as an important metric as it allows us to evaluate our growth prior to the impacts of reinsurance. It is the primary driver of our consolidated GAAP revenues. As with gross written premium, we use gross earned premium, 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/(Loss)

We define gross profit/(loss) as total revenue minus net loss, and LAE expense and other insurance expense (benefit) inclusive of depreciation and amortization. We view gross profit/(loss) as an important metric because we believe it is informative of the financial performance of our core insurance business.

Gross profit/(loss) margin is equal to gross profit/(loss) divided by revenue.

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Adjusted Gross Profit/(Loss)

We define adjusted gross profit/(loss), a non-GAAP financial measure, as gross profit/(loss) excluding net investment income, net realized gains (losses) on investments, report costs, Personnel Costs, allocated Overhead, licenses, professional fees and other expenses, which are included in other insurance (benefit) expense. After these adjustments, the resulting calculation is inclusive of only those variable costs of revenue incurred on the successful acquisition of business. We view adjusted gross profit/(loss) as an important metric because we believe it measures our progress towards profitability for our core insurance business.

The ratio of adjusted gross profit/(loss) to total revenue is equal to adjusted gross profit/(loss) divided by total revenue.

See the section titled “— Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of total revenue to adjusted gross profit/(loss).

Direct Contribution

We define direct contribution, a non-GAAP financial measure, as adjusted gross profit/(loss) excluding ceded earned premium, 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 related sliding scale commission adjustments and amortization of excess ceding commission, and other impacts of reinsurance ceded which are included in other insurance (benefit) expense. After these adjustments, the resulting calculation is inclusive of only those gross variable costs of revenue incurred on the successful acquisition of business, but exclusive of net ceding commission, ceded loss and LAE and other impacts of reinsurance ceded. We view direct contribution as an important metric because we believe it measures progress towards the profitability of our total policy portfolio prior to the impact of reinsurance.

The ratio of direct contribution to total revenue is equal to direct contribution divided by total revenue.

See the section titled “— Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of total revenue to direct contribution.

Ratio of Adjusted Gross Profit/(Loss) to Gross Earned Premium

The ratio of adjusted gross profit/(loss) to gross earned premium measures the relationship between the underlying business volume and gross economic benefit generated by our underwriting operations, on the one hand, and our underlying profitability trends, on the other. We rely on this measure, which supplements our gross profit/(loss) ratio as calculated in accordance with GAAP, because it provides management with insight into our underlying profitability trends with respect to our customer base. We use gross earned premium as the denominator in calculating this ratio because it reflects business volume free of elective capital-light choices related to our reinsurance programs. As discussed above in gross written premium, this key performance indicator has been updated to include assumed earned premiums in the calculation of ratio of adjusted gross profit/(loss) to gross earned premium during the third quarter of 2021. There is no impact to any prior periods for this change.

Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
(dollars in millions)
Numerator: adjusted gross profit/(loss)$(3.3)$21.0$(54.2)
Denominator: total gross earned premium$719.6$605.2$352.9
Ratio of adjusted gross profit/(loss) to gross earned premium(0.5)%3.5%(15.4)%

Ratio of Direct Contribution to Gross Earned Premium

The ratio of direct contribution to gross earned premium measures the relationship between the underlying business volume and gross economic benefit generated by our underwriting operations, on the one hand, and our underlying profitability trends, on the other, without contemplating the impacts of reinsurance. We rely on this measure, which supplements our gross margin as calculated in accordance with GAAP, because it provides

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management with insight into our underlying profitability trends with respect to our total policy portfolio. We use gross earned premium as the denominator in calculating this ratio because it reflects business volume free of elective capital-light cession or commission structures choices from our reinsurance ceded programs. As discussed above in gross written premium, this key performance indicator has been updated to include assumed earned premiums in the calculation of ratio of direct contribution to gross earned premium during the third quarter of 2021. There is no impact to any prior periods for this change.

Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
(dollars in millions)
Numerator: direct contribution$8.1$18.9$(57.4)
Denominator: total gross earned premium$719.6$605.2$352.9
Ratio of direct contribution to gross earned premium1.1%3.1%(16.3)%

Gross Loss Ratio

We define gross loss ratio expressed as a percentage, as the ratio of gross losses to gross earned premium. 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. As discussed above in gross written premium, this key performance indicator has been changed to include assumed losses and assumed earned premiums in the calculation of gross loss ratio beginning during the third quarter of 2021. There is no impact to any prior periods for this change.

Gross LAE Ratio

We define gross LAE ratio expressed as a percentage, as the ratio of gross LAE to gross earned premium. We view gross LAE ratio as an important metric because it allows us to evaluate incurred losses and LAE separately. Currently, we do not cede any of our LAE to our third-party quota share reinsurance treaties; therefore, we actively monitor LAE ratio as it has a direct impact on our results regardless of our reinsurance strategy. As discussed above in gross written premium, this key performance indicator has been changed to include assumed LAE and assumed earned premium in the calculation of gross LAE ratio beginning during the third quarter of 2021. There is no impact to any prior periods from this change.

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 earned premiums for the same period. Changes to our loss reserves are the primary driver of the difference 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. As discussed above in gross written premium, this key performance indicator has been changed to include assumed accident period losses and assumed earned premium in the calculation of gross accident period loss ratio beginning during the third quarter of 2021. There is no impact to any prior periods from this change.

Components of Our Results of Operations

Revenue

We generate revenue primarily from the sale of auto insurance policies within the United States and, to a lesser extent, from the sale of renters insurance policies. We have agency operations that generate commission revenue by selling homeowners insurance policies on behalf of a third-party insurance company. We distribute website and app policy inquiry leads in geographies where we do not have a presence to third parties in exchange for fee revenue. We also generate revenue through fee income from our customers paying on installment and from net investment income earned on our investment portfolio.

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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 written premium, 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 fixed maturity and short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents less investment expenses, unrealized gains from our private equity investments, and impairment of our Low Income Housing Tax Credits, or LIHTC, project investments. Net investment income is directly correlated with the overall size of our investment portfolio, market level of interest rates, changes in fair value of our private equity investments and utilization of premium tax credits generated by our LIHTC investment. Net investment income will vary with both the size of our investment portfolio, market returns and the investment strategy.

Net Realized Gains on Investments

Net realized gains on investments represents the net positive difference between the amount received by us on the sale of an investment as compared to the investment’s cost basis.

Fee Income

For those policyholders who pay premiums on an installment basis, we charge a flat fee for each installment related to the additional administrative costs associated with processing more frequent billing. We recognize this fee income in the period in which we process each installment.

Other Income

Other income primarily comprises revenue earned from distributing website and app policy inquiry leads in geographies where we do not have a presence, recognized when we generate the lead; commissions earned for homeowners policies placed with a third-party insurance company where we have no exposure to the insured risk, recognized on the effective date of the associated policy; and sale of enterprise technology products to provide telematics-based data collection and trip tracking, recognized ratably as the service is performed.

Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses consist of loss and LAEs, sales and marketing, other insurance expense (benefit), technology and development, and general and administrative expenses.

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses

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 is 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 for growth. 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. 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 claims salaries, health benefits, bonuses, employee retirement plan related expenses and employee share-based

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compensation expense, or Personnel Costs; software expense; internally developed software amortization; and overhead allocated based on headcount, or Overhead.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing expense includes spend related to performance and embedded channels, channel media, advertising, branding, public relations, consumer insights and referral fees. These expenses also include related Personnel Costs, Overhead and warrant compensation expense related to our embedded channel. We incur sales and marketing expenses for all product offerings. 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. We expect that in the long-term, our sales and marketing will decrease as a percentage of revenue as the proportion of renewals to our total business increases.

Other Insurance Expense (Benefit)

Other insurance expense (benefit) includes underwriting expenses, credit card and policy processing expenses, premium write-offs, insurance license expenses, and Personnel Costs and Overhead related to actuarial and certain data science activities. Other insurance expense (benefit) also includes amortization of deferred acquisition costs like premium taxes and report costs related to the successful acquisition of a policy. Other insurance expense (benefit) is expensed as incurred, except for costs related to deferred acquisition costs that are capitalized and subsequently amortized over the same period in which the related premiums are earned. These expenses are also recognized net of ceding commissions earned.

Technology and Development

Technology and development expense consists 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.

We expect technology and development to increase in absolute dollars and as a percentage of total revenue as we continue to devote significant resources to enhance our customer experience and continually improve our integrated technology platform. Over time, we expect technology and development to decrease as a percentage of revenue.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses 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 continue to increase in the near term, both in absolute dollars and as a percentage of total revenue, and then decrease as a percentage of revenue over time.

Interest Expense

Interest expense is not an operating expense; therefore, we include these expenses below operating expenses. Interest expense primarily relates to interest incurred on our long-term debt, certain fees that are expensed as incurred and the amortization of debt issuance costs. In addition, changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities that were associated with our long-term debt are recorded as interest expense.

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Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on early extinguishment of debt is not an operating expense; therefore, we include these expenses below operating expenses. Loss on early extinguishment of debt primarily relates to the difference between the reacquisition price of the debt and the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt. Upon extinguishment of debt, the remaining unamortized discount and debt and warrants issuance costs are recognized as expense.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

Years Ended December 31,
2021% of Total Revenue2020% of Total Revenue$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Revenue:
Net premiums earned$310.389.8%$322.593.0%$(12.2)(3.8)%
Net investment income5.01.4%5.41.6%(0.4)(7.4)%
Net realized gains on investments2.40.7%0.30.1%2.1700.0%
Fee Income20.96.1%17.45.0%3.520.1%
Other income6.82.0%1.20.3%5.6466.7%
Total revenues345.4100.0%346.8100.0%(1.4)(0.4)%
Operating expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses392.3113.6%362.8104.6%29.58.1%
Sales and marketing270.278.2%139.740.3%130.593.4%
Other insurance expense (benefit)5.01.4%(1.8)(0.5)%6.8377.8%
Technology and development65.519.0%52.915.3%12.623.8%
General and administrative97.628.3%78.522.6%19.124.3%
Total operating expenses830.6240.5%632.1182.3%198.531.4%
Operating loss(485.2)(140.5)%(285.3)(82.3)%(199.9)N.M.
Interest expense(20.0)(5.8)%(77.7)(22.4)%57.7(74.3)%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt(15.9)(4.6)%%(15.9)100.0%
Loss before income tax expense(521.1)(150.9)%(363.0)(104.7)%(158.1)N.M.
Income tax expense%%%
Net loss(521.1)(150.9)%(363.0)(104.7)%(158.1)N.M.
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Changes in net unrealized (losses) gains on investments(5.2)(1.5)%5.01.5%(10.2)(204.0)%
Comprehensive loss$(526.3)(152.4)%$(358.0)(103.2)%$(168.3)N.M.

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Revenue

Net Premiums Earned

Net premiums earned decreased $12.2 million, or 3.8%, to $310.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The decrease was primarily due to greater cessions of gross earned premium as a result of a change in reinsurance structure partially offset by growth in gross earned premium between the periods.

During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we ceded approximately 56.9% and 46.7% of our gross earned premiums to third-party reinsurers, respectively. The change in ceding percentage between the periods was driven by our evolving approach to our reinsurance structure, in an effort to produce a capital-light model with reinsurance terms available to us in the market.

The following table presents gross written premium, ceded written premium, net written premium, gross earned premium, ceded earned premium and net earned premium for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Years Ended December 31,
20212020$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Gross written premium$742.6$616.8$125.820.4%
Ceded written premium(397.3)(378.0)(19.3)5.1%
Net written premium345.3238.8106.544.6%
Gross earned premium719.6605.2114.418.9%
Ceded earned premium(409.3)(282.7)(126.6)44.8%
Net earned premium$310.3$322.5$(12.2)(3.8)%

Gross earned premium growth was primarily due to a 20.4% increase in gross written premium from deeper market penetration across our U.S. state footprint. We also saw a 7.1% increase in premiums per policy for automobile insurance primarily resulting from pricing increases in several states between the periods.

Net Realized Gains on Investments

Net realized gains on investments increased $2.1 million, or 700.0%, to $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The increase was due to proceeds received from sales of investments in excess of investments’ cost bases.

Fee Income

Fee income increased $3.5 million, or 20.1%, to $20.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The increase was primarily due to increased customer volumes and an increase in customers paying in installments.

Other Income

Other income increased $5.6 million, or 466.7%, to $6.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The increase was primarily due to increased fee revenue from distributing web and app policy inquiry leads in geographies where we do not have a presence to third parties.

Operating Expenses

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Loss and LAE increased $29.5 million, or 8.1%, to $392.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The increase was primarily due to higher claims volume, increased claim severity and greater

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reserves related to the growth in policies in force, partially offset by higher cessions of incurred losses, net of higher loss corridor reserves due to an increase in our loss ratio, as a result of a change in our reinsurance structure.

Gross accident period loss ratios increased to 87.9% from 76.2% for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The change in the loss ratios was driven by higher loss costs due to elevated claims frequency as miles driven during the period exceeded pre-COVID-19 levels and average severity per claim for material damage increased as replacement parts and higher used car prices outpaced expected inflation. The increases in loss costs were partially offset by growth in average premium per policy.

In addition, loss and LAE for the year ended December 31, 2021 includes a decrease in incurred losses and LAE attributable to accident periods prior to 2021 of $13.6 million. This decrease is primarily attributed to lower-than-expected reported losses on bodily injury claims from accident year 2020. In addition, recoveries from subrogation and salvage from 2020 material damage claims were higher than estimated.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing increased $130.5 million, or 93.4%, to $270.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The increase was primarily due to increased investment in performance marketing of $73.9 million and branding and advertising of $35.6 million as we responded to changes in consumer behavior and increased customer acquisition and advertising campaigns in digital channels on the part of our competitors. Performance marketing spend declined during the second half of 2021 as we navigated the exposure to significant cost increases we experienced earlier in the year and responded to the elevated loss cost environment. We have focused on diversifying our marketing investments to reach more customers and drive profitable growth in the states in which we operate. Additionally, marketing spend was lower through much of the year ended December 31, 2020 due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We also recognized $8.8 million of warrant compensation expense related to Carvana’s progress toward an integrated automobile insurance solution for Carvana’s car buying platform, or Integrated Platform. See Note 11, “Shared-Based Compensation,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further details on these warrants.

Other Insurance Expense (Benefit)

Other insurance expense (benefit) increased $6.8 million, or 377.8%, to an expense of $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The increase was primarily driven by $6.7 million in greater underwriting costs, premium taxes and payment processing fee expense due to growth in the core insurance business and greater premiums collected on an installment basis and $5.5 million in higher Personnel Costs and Overhead due to headcount growth. This was partially offset by a $2.7 million decrease in bad debt expense primarily related to delayed cancellation of policies for non-payment stemming from compulsory state issued notices in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 and a $2.4 million increase in ceding commission contra-expense net of sliding scale commission expense due to reinsurance structure changes.

Technology and Development

Technology and development increased $12.6 million, or 23.8%, to $65.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The increase was primarily driven by incremental investments of $11.5 million in Personnel and Overhead costs as a result of headcount growth of engineering and product teams.

General and Administrative

General and administrative increased $19.1 million, or 24.3%, to $97.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The increase was primarily driven by a $14.6 million increase in Personnel and Overhead costs across finance, legal and administrative teams as a result of an increase in headcount. In addition, we incurred a $11.1 million increase in professional service expenses to support corporate functions and $1.5 million in higher depreciation and amortization as result of write-offs and more fixed assets in use. This was partially offset by a decrease in share-based compensation expense of $9.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020, primarily related to the completion of a secondary tender offer for common stock in 2020 by an investor.

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Non-Operating Expenses

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $57.7 million, or 74.3%, to $20.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The decrease was primarily due to the warrant fair value adjustment of $54.7 million that we recognized during 2020. In addition, there was a $2.9 million decrease in amortization of discount and debt and warrants issuance costs primarily attributable to debt modifications and lower average debt balance.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on early extinguishment of debt increased $15.9 million, or 100.0%, to $15.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The increase was driven by $15.9 million of accelerated amortization of unamortized discount and debt and warrant issuance costs from the extinguishment of our Term Loan B.

Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Changes in Net Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Investments

Changes in net unrealized (losses) gains on investments decreased $10.2 million, or 204.0%, to a loss of $5.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020. The decrease was primary driven by changes of $8.1 million in net unrealized losses on investments and $2.1 million in net realized gains reclassified to net loss.

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Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

Years Ended December 31,
2020% of Total Revenue2019% of Total Revenue$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)
Revenue:
Net premiums earned$322.593.0%$275.394.9%$47.217.1%
Net investment income5.41.6%5.21.8%$0.23.8%
Net realized gains on investments0.30.1%%$0.3100.0%
Fee and other income18.65.3%9.73.3%$8.991.8%
Total revenue346.8100.0%290.2100.0%56.619.5%
Operating expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses362.8104.6%321.4110.8%41.412.9%
Sales and marketing139.740.3%109.637.8%30.127.5%
Other insurance (benefit) expense(1.8)(0.5)%52.318.0%(54.1)(103.4)%
Technology and development52.915.3%24.08.3%28.9120.4%
General and administrative78.522.6%43.014.7%35.582.6%
Total operating expenses632.1182.3%550.3189.6%81.814.9%
Operating loss(285.3)(82.3)%(260.1)(89.6)%(25.2)N.M.
Interest expense(77.7)(22.4)%(22.3)(7.7)%(55.4)248.4%
Loss before income tax expense(363.0)(104.7)%(282.4)(97.3)%(80.6)N.M.
Income tax expense%%%
Net loss(363.0)(104.7)%(282.4)(97.3)%(80.6)N.M.
Other comprehensive income:
Changes in net unrealized gains on investments5.01.5%0.60.2%4.4N.M.
Comprehensive loss$(358.0)(103.2)%$(281.8)(97.1)%$(76.2)N.M.

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N.M. - Percentage change not meaningful

The December 31, 2020 and 2019 results of operations discussion can be found in Part II, Item 7, “Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

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, adjusted gross profit/(loss) and direct contribution 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

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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; (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.

Adjusted Gross Profit/(Loss)

For the definition of adjusted gross profit/(loss) and why management believes this measure provides useful information to investors, see “— Key Performance Indicators.”

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 adjusted gross profit/(loss) and direct contribution for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:

Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
(dollars in millions)
Total revenue$345.4$346.8$290.2
Loss and loss adjustment expenses(392.3)(362.8)(321.4)
Other insurance (expense) benefit(5.0)1.8(52.3)
Gross profit/(loss)$(51.9)$(14.2)$(83.5)
Gross margin(15.0)%(4.1)%(28.8)%
Less:
Net investment income$(5.0)$(5.4)$(5.2)
Net realized gains on investments(2.4)(0.3)
Adjustments from other insurance (expense) benefit(1)56.040.934.5
Adjusted gross profit/(loss)(3.3)21.0(54.2)
Ceded earned premium409.3282.777.6
Ceded loss and loss adjustment expenses(302.5)(194.8)(73.6)
Net ceding commission and other(2)(95.4)(90.0)(7.2)
Direct contribution8.118.9(57.4)
Gross earned premium$719.6$605.2$352.9
Ratio of adjusted gross profit/(loss) to total revenue(1.0)%6.1%(18.7)%
Ratio of adjusted gross profit/(loss) to gross earned premium(0.5)%3.5%(15.4)%
Ratio of direct contribution to total revenue2.3%5.4%(19.8)%
Ratio of direct contribution to gross earned premium1.1%3.1%(16.3)%

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(1) Adjustments from other insurance expense includes report costs, personnel costs, allocated overhead, licenses, professional fees and other.

(2) Net ceding commission and other is comprised of ceding commissions received in connection with reinsurance ceded, partially offset by sliding scale commission adjustments and amortization of excess ceding commission, and other impacts of reinsurance ceded.

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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 and from sales of investments. Cash generated from operations is highly dependent on being able to efficiently acquire and maintain customers while pricing our insurance products appropriately. We are continuously evaluating alternatives for efficiently funding our ongoing operations. We expect, from time to time, to engage in a variety of financing transactions for such purposes, including the issuance of securities.

Regulatory Considerations

We are organized as a holding company, but our primary operations are conducted by two of our wholly owned insurance subsidiaries, Root Insurance Company, an Ohio-domiciled insurance company, and Root Property & Casualty Insurance Company, a Delaware-domiciled insurance company. The payment of dividends by our insurance subsidiaries is subject to restrictions set forth in the insurance laws and regulations of the States of Ohio and Delaware, respectively, or the insurance laws. To date, our insurance subsidiaries have not paid any dividends and as of December 31, 2021, they were not permitted to pay any dividends without approval of the applicable superintendent, commissioner and/or director.

As our insurance subsidiaries continue to grow, 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. At December 31, 2021, 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 December 31, 2021, Root Re was subject to compliance with certain capital levels and a net earned premium to capital ratio of 15:1, which was maintained as of December 31, 2021. The capital ratio can fluctuate at Root Re’s election, subject to regulatory approval. Root Re’s primary sources of funds are capital contributions from the holding company, assumed insurance premiums and net investment income. These funds are primarily used to pay claims and operating expenses and to purchase investments. Root Re must receive approval from CIMA before it can pay any dividend to the holding company.

Financing Arrangements

On January 26, 2022, we closed on a $300.0 million five-year term loan with BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., or BlackRock. The maturity of this term loan is January 27, 2027. Interest is payable quarterly and is determined on a floating interest rate calculated on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, plus 9%. Concurrently with the term loan, we also issued to the lender warrants to purchase 5,664,193 shares of Class A common stock. Under certain contingent scenarios, BlackRock may also receive additional warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock equal to 1.0% of the aggregate number of issued and outstanding shares of our common stock on a fully-diluted basis as of the triggering date.

In November 2021, we repaid the outstanding Term Loan B principal balance of $100.0 million and accrued interest, including paid-in-kind, or PIK interest, and fees of $20.9 million. As a result, we recognized a $15.9 million loss on early extinguishment.

In October 2021, we consummated the transactions contemplated by the investment agreement with Carvana, or the Investment Agreement, that we entered into on August 11, 2021. We received $126.5 million of gross proceeds from the issuance of 14.1 million shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock designated as the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. We also issued Carvana eight tranches of warrants to purchase shares of our Class A common stock. In connection with the Investment Agreement, we incurred issuance costs of $19.6 million, $9.0

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million of which are contingent upon the success of the Investment Agreement as measured by achievement of certain warrant vesting milestones.

In October 2021, upon maturity of our Term Loan A and expiration of the revolving loan, we repaid the outstanding Term Loan A principal balance of $98.8 million and accrued interest and fees of $0.2 million.

In October 2020, we completed our initial public offering, or IPO, which resulted in the issuance and sale of 24.2 million shares of Class A common stock at the IPO price of $27.00. Concurrently, we issued and sold 18.5 million shares of our Class A common stock in private placements. We received total net proceeds of $1.1 billion after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering costs.

Liquidity

As of December 31, 2021, we had $706.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which $452.2 million was held outside of regulated insurance entities. We also had $129.9 million in available-for-sale fixed maturity securities.

Our cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of bank deposits and money market funds. Our available-for-sale fixed maturity securities consist of U.S. Treasury securities and agencies, municipal securities, corporate debt securities, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other debt obligations.

We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale fixed maturity securities, cash flow from operations, along with the net proceeds from our issuance of redeemable convertible preferred stock and IPO, will be sufficient to support short-term working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months.

Our long-term capital requirements depend on many factors, including our insurance premium growth rate, renewal activity, including the timing and the amount of cash received from customers, the performance of our embedded product, 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, and the ongoing uncertainty in the global markets resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic. In the first quarter 2022, in response to inflation and loss cost trends and to further drive efficiency and increased focus on our strategic priorities we instituted an organizational realignment, including an involuntary workforce reduction affecting approximately 330 employees, which represented approximately 20% of our workforce. In the first quarter of 2022, we have recognized charges of $6.8 million for severance, benefits and related costs as a result of these actions, of which $4.3 million of these charges are expected to result in cash expenditures. Additionally, we expect to incur real estate exit costs comprising accelerated amortization of certain right of use assets and related leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures of approximately $2.4 million. We continue to review the potential impact of the realignment, including additional facility lease exits and employee-related costs, and are unable to estimate any additional restructuring costs or charges at this time. We expect the annual expense savings related to the organizational realignment to be approximately $30 million annually. 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.

Currently, our debt covenants require cash and cash equivalents held in entities other than our insurance subsidiaries to be at least $200 million at all times. This threshold may be reduced to $150 million under two sets of circumstances: issuing 62,500 insurance policies through our Carvana embedded product and achieving a ratio of direct contribution to gross earned premium of 12%; or ceasing any customer acquisition spend outside of the Carvana agreement and reducing our monthly cash burn to no greater than $12 million.

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Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flow data for the periods presented:

Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
(in millions)
Net cash used in operating activities$(403.4)$(287.2)$(127.2)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities76.9(114.1)(114.0)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(80.3)1,098.5535.5

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $403.4 million compared to $287.2 million of net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in cash used in operating activities was primarily due to a greater net loss incurred during the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the prior year. Additionally, our evolving reinsurance strategy and timing of related payments and cash receipts, timing of cash payments and accruals related to accounts payable and other expenses and PIK interest paid.

Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $76.9 million, primarily due to proceeds from sales, maturities, calls and pay downs of investments, partially offset by purchases of investments and other debt obligations. Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $114.1 million, primarily due to purchases of corporate debt securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities and other debt obligations, partially offset by sales, maturities, calls and pay downs of investments.

Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $80.3 million, primarily due to the pay down of debt and payment of preferred stock and related warrants issuance costs, partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock and related warrants in connection with our partnership with Carvana. Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $1,098.5 million, primarily due to proceeds from the issuance of common stock in connection with our IPO and concurrent private placements.

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

The December 31, 2020 and 2019 net cash discussion can be found in Part II, Item 7, “Liquidity and Capital Resources” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations

As of December 31, 2021, our material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations consisted of purchase commitments, as discussed in Note 12, “Commitments and Contingencies” and operating leases, as discussed in Note 8, “Leases,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe we have sufficient resources, and access to additional debt and equity capital, to adequately meet our obligations as they come due.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of the 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 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, premium write-offs, and valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the

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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.

We believe that the accounting policies described below involve a significant degree of judgment and complexity. Accordingly, we believe these are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. For further information, see Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Loss and LAE Reserves

Loss and LAE reserves represent management’s best estimate of the ultimate liability for all reported and unreported claims that occurred prior to the end of each accounting period but have not yet been paid. These reserves are established to cover the estimated ultimate cost to settle insured losses. Loss and LAE reserves include an amount determined using adjuster determined case-base estimates for reported claims and on actuarial unpaid claim estimates using past experience and historical emergence patterns for unreported loss and LAE. Case reserve amounts are determined by claims adjusters following our case reserving practices, which consider the circumstances presented with each claimant, applicable policy provisions, and state law. The unpaid claim estimates consider loss cost trends, mix of business, and other risk factors impacting claims settlement. The methods used to estimate ultimate loss reserves by accident month include reported loss development, paid loss development, expected loss ratio, or ELR, frequency-severity, premium based Bornhuetter/Ferguson, or B/F, and exposure based B/F using frequency-severity. The method used to estimate unpaid LAE reserves is determined by a transaction-based allocation method where historical claim department activities are measured by their relative effort or cost for handling different claim types. Our estimation for unpaid LAE reserves includes the ultimate cost of settling a range of claim types from express material damage claims to more complex bodily injury cases.

The evaluation and estimation of ultimate losses and LAE requires considerable judgment in understanding how claims mature, how claims differ between lines of business, and how changes in the business impact claims settlement over time. Loss reserves represent a liability estimate at a given point in time based on many input variables including historical and statistical information, inflation, contract interpretation, weather catastrophe impacts, regulatory environment, and economic conditions. While we consider many inputs into the loss reserve valuation process, as well as several actuarial methodologies, there is no single method for determining the exact ultimate claims liability. In many cases, we use multiple estimation methods based on the particular facts and circumstances of the claims and liabilities being evaluated, resulting in a range of reasonable estimates for reserves for losses and LAE. We do not discount reserves.

Our actuarial reserving team performs monthly reviews of the claims experience and loss emergence to support our estimation of ultimate losses and LAE. A few considerations and assumptions in estimating ultimate claim liabilities includes relative case reserve adequacy over time, claims cycle time, claims settlement practices, exposure growth, actuarial projections, current economic conditions, driving patterns observed from telematics, weather catastrophes, and claim litigation. Our loss reserves can be grouped by claim type, where amounts related to material damage of vehicles and property tend to settle within six to 12 months, while claims that involve injuries or personal liability have a much longer time period between the occurrence of a loss and the settlement of the claim. In general, the longer the time span between the incidence of a loss and the settlement of the claim, the more the ultimate settlement amount can vary.

Because actual experience can differ from key assumptions used in establishing reserves, there is potential for significant variation in the development of loss reserves. There is considerable uncertainty associated with the actuarial estimates, and therefore the actual losses and LAE paid in the future may differ materially from the reserves we have recorded. Our loss estimates are continually reviewed by management and adjusted as necessary; with adjustments included in the period determined.

The key assumptions that materially affect the estimate of the reserves for loss and LAE are as follows:

•Many of the actuarial estimation methods assume that the speed of claim payments and claim closures, also known as cycle time, remains relatively consistent over time. While fluctuations and improvements in cycle time

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are expected as we grow, these timing changes can be difficult to discern from normal process risk variability in the data.

•For actuarial methods that rely on case reserve data, there is an implicit assumption that the adequacy of case reserve estimates stays relatively constant over time. For example, if the held case reserves represent the 50th percentile outcome for each claim, then any changes to this case reserve level, either higher or lower, would impact the ultimate loss estimates.

•Actuarial methods that rely on exposure bases, such as premiums or car years, perform better when the mix of business is relatively stable over time. Rapid business growth can change the mix of business across several dimensions: new business versus renewal, geography profile, and underwriting profile. As such, prior estimates of claim frequency, claim severity, or loss ratio may not be as predictive of future results when the mix of business changes.

•Broader macro level economics can have a material impact on loss reserve estimates, such as a rapid change in miles driven as was observed with the COVID-19 pandemic; unanticipated inflation, regulatory restrictions, and legal developments as they relate to contract and coverage interpretation and enforceability.

Due to the inherent uncertainty in determining our ultimate cost of settling claims, we evaluate what the potential impact on consolidated results of operations, financial position, and liquidity would be based on a hypothetical 5% and 10% increase or decrease in key assumptions described above. The loss reserve range noted below represents a range of reasonably likely reserves, not a range of all possible reserves. Therefore, the ultimate losses could reach levels corresponding to reserve amounts outside of the range provided. Given our growth from inception in 2015, we believe evaluating sensitivity based on a hypothetical increase or decrease of 5% and 10% is reflective of management’s best estimate and provides an illustrative range of variability in key assumptions. The below tables present this sensitivity analysis:

Scenarios for Changes in Bodily Injury Claim Severity for all Accident Years
(10)%(5)%—%5%10%
Bodily injury liability$119.3$125.9$132.5$139.1$145.7
Uninsured and underinsured bodily injury28.029.631.232.734.3
All other coverages42.042.042.042.042.0
Total losses—net of reinsurance$189.3$197.5$205.7$213.8$222.0

Our loss and LAE expense reserves are recorded net of external reinsurance and net of amounts expected to be received from salvage (the amount recovered from the damaged property after the we pay for a total loss) and subrogation (the right to recover payments from third parties).

Premium Revenue, Fee Income and Related Expenses

Premiums written are deferred and earned pro rata over the policy period. Unearned premium is established to cover the unexpired portion of premiums written. A premium deficiency, as measured on a gross basis, is recorded when the sum of expected losses, LAE, unamortized acquisition costs and maintenance costs exceed the recorded unearned premium reserve and anticipated investment income. A premium deficiency reserve is recognized as a reduction of deferred acquisition costs and, if necessary, by accruing an additional liability for the deficiency, with a corresponding charge to operations. We did not record a premium deficiency reserve in 2021 or 2020.

In August 2021, we commenced a fronting arrangement with an unaffiliated Texas county mutual insurance company, or the fronting carrier. We route all of our new auto policies and, over time, expect to route certain renewal 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. Through this fronting arrangement, we have greater rating and underwriting flexibility that we believe will allow us to more accurately segment risk in Texas to improve profitability.

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Premiums receivable represents premiums written but not yet collected. Generally, premiums are collected prior to providing risk coverage, minimizing our exposure to credit risk. Due to a variety of factors, including certain state regulations related to COVID-19 relief efforts, certain premiums billed may not be collected, for which we establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based primarily on an analysis of historical collection experience, adjusted for current economic conditions. Allowance for credit losses was $5.4 million and $3.5 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets. A policy is generally considered past due on the first day after its due date and policies greater than 90 days past due are written-off. We recognized premium write-offs, or bad debt expense, of $20.9 million, $23.6 million and $9.0 million for the periods ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 respectively.

For those policyholders who pay premiums on an installment basis, we charge a flat fee for each installment related to the additional administrative costs associated with processing more frequent billings. We recognize this fee income in the period which we process each installment.

Policy acquisition costs, consisting of premium taxes, certain marketing costs and underwriting expenses, and fronting carrier commissions, net of ceding commissions, related to the successful acquisition of new or renewal business. They are deferred and amortized over the same period in which the related premiums are earned. Ceding commissions relating to reinsurance agreements are recorded as a reimbursement for both deferrable and non-deferrable acquisition costs. The portion of the ceding commission that is equal to the pro rata share of acquisition costs based on quota share percentage is recorded as an offset to the gross deferred acquisition costs. Any portion of the ceding commission that exceeds the acquisition costs of the business ceded is recorded as excess ceding commission, a deferred liability, and amortized over the same period in which the related premiums are earned.

Reinsurance

In the ordinary course of business, we cede and retrocede a portion of our business written and assumed, respectively, to reinsurers to limit the maximum net loss potential arising from large risks and catastrophes. These arrangements, known as treaties, provide for reinsurance coverage on quota-share and excess-of-loss basis. All reinsurance contracts provide for indemnification against loss or liability relating to insurance risk and have been accounted for as reinsurance. Although the ceding of reinsurance does not discharge us from our primary liability to the policyholder, the insurance company that assumes the coverage assumes the related liability. Amounts recoverable from and payable to reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liability associated with the reinsured business. Reinsurance premiums, commissions and expense reimbursements related to reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with the basis used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. Premiums ceded to other companies have been reported as a reduction of premiums earned and are recognized over the remaining policy period based on the reinsurance protection provided. Amounts applicable to reinsurance ceded for unearned premium reserves are reported as a prepaid reinsurance premiums asset in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and as reduction of unearned premiums in Note 6, “Reinsurance,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Ceding commissions received in connection with reinsurance ceded have been accounted for as a reduction of other insurance (benefit) expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Some of our reinsurance agreements provide for adjustment of commissions or amount of coverage based on loss experience referred to as sliding scale commissions, loss corridors and loss ratio caps, respectively. We recognize the asset or liability arising from these adjustable features in the period the adjustment occurs, which is calculated based on experience to-date under the agreement.

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 for such defaulted amounts. We evaluate and monitor the financial condition associated with our reinsurers in order to minimize our exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. We obtain reinsurance from a diverse group of global reinsurers and monitor concentration as well as financial strength ratings of the reinsurers to minimize counterparty credit risk. For our reinsurance partners who are not rated, we require adequate levels of collateral or letters of credit to be available to us in the event of downside scenarios. To recognize this risk of credit loss, we have established an allowance for credit losses based on the probability of default and the expected loss given default as influenced by factors such as the reinsurer’s credit rating

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and average life of our reinsurance recoverables. Allowance for credit losses was $0.2 million and zero as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Election Under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012

Prior to December 31, 2021, we qualified as an “emerging growth company,” or EGC, under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act. We previously elected to adopt new or revised accounting guidance within the same time period as private companies as permitted by our status as an EGC.

We became a large accelerated filer on December 31, 2021 and lost our status as an EGC. Accordingly, we will follow the adoption criteria of public companies for new accounting pronouncements beginning with this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Prior to this Annual Report, our financial statements did not reflect adoption of certain amended guidance that public companies generally may have been required to adopt, but we were not required to adopt based on our EGC status. This includes Accounting Standard Update, or ASU, 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. We adopted this guidance using a modified retrospective approach which resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening accumulated loss as of January 1, 2021 since ASU 2016-13 may only be adopted as of the beginning of a fiscal year. This adoption did not have a material impact on our previously filed quarterly information. For additional information on the impact of this guidance, see Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.