Root lays off 330 employees (20% workforce) due to inflation-driven loss cost increases

Root, Inc.

Approximately 330 employees (20% of workforce) involuntarily terminated, mostly in claims and sales departments.
Expects Q1 2022 charges of $7M-$8M for severance and benefits; $4M-$5M cash expenditures in same period.
CEO Alex Timm cites historic loss cost increases from supply chain and inflation as primary driver.
Company reaffirms strategic focus on pricing changes, embedded insurance product, and differentiation.
Additional restructuring costs possible; will amend 8-K if material. Q4 2021 earnings call on Feb 24, 2022.

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