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Root Insurance Expands to Washington State, Completing Its West Coast Coverage
Innovative, mobile-first car insurance now available to millions of drivers in the Evergreen StateCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root Insurance, a technology-driven personal car insurance carrier and subsidiary of Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), has announced it is now available in the state of Washington, completing its West Coast footprint. By bringing its data-driven insurance pricing model to the state, Root now serves millions of drivers in Washington, Oregon, and California,
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