Root Insurance Rings in 2020 by Celebrating Safe Drivers and Savings
- Root drivers made gains in safe driving behavior during 2019
- Younger drivers self-reported saving more than
$1,000 in 2019 - There is more work to be done - distracted driving rates went up in almost all states
Root test drives taken by Montanans in 2019 achieved the safest results overall and were most improved compared to test drives in 2018, with decreases in the number of hard braking events, distracted driving incidents, and in overall mileage.
Across the country, drivers flocked to Root in 2019 for personalized rates that match their real driving behavior, and they were rewarded for it. Young drivers benefitted especially. While other insurance companies often view young drivers as higher risk, Root primarily evaluates drivers as individuals. Root drivers under the age of 25 self-reported saving a median of more than
While we saw many Root test drives noted substantial improvements in driving behavior compared to test drives taken in 2018, the overall story showed a lot of room for improvement. Distracted driving is increasingly common in nearly every state. Only
Using proprietary driving data, Root is constantly improving how it understands risk and applies those learnings to educate its drivers. By helping drivers understand the factors that indicate risk, from hard braking events and distracted driving to the distance and time of day they drive, Root can encourage safe driving behaviors and reduce accidents.
“2019 was a big year for Root. Not only did we save our customers money by rewarding safe driving behavior, we significantly enhanced our ability to fairly price insurance based on risk factors,” said
When it comes to Root’s business, 2019 was also a year worth celebrating. Root increased its car insurance availability from 22 to 29 states (launching in
As the business transforms, so too does the Root family. Root surpassed its 2019 hiring goal, expanding its workforce by over 200% bringing the total to more than 800. To accommodate this unprecedented growth, it opened a second office in
For more about Root in 2020, visit joinroot.com or follow Root on social @rootinsuranceco. You could get the rate you deserve by downloading the app and taking the Root test drive.
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