Conservative investors might prefer to own shares of traditional insurance companies like Allstate ( NYSE:ALL) and Progressive ( NYSE:PGR), and that's fine. However, if you're more adventurous, you might choose to look into modern disrupters like Lemonade ( NYSE:LMND), Trupanion ( NASDAQ:TRUP), Hippo ( NYSE:HIPO), and the subject of today's analysis, Root, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ROOT). There are risks to investing in high-tech insurance plays, but the potential rewards could be substantial.
Parento addresses this critical gap by providing the first-ever insurance product specifically designed for paid parental leave, offering companies a three-in-one solution that combines customized insurance coverage, streamlined leave management, and personalized parent coaching. The platform serves both birthing and non-birthing parents, achieving a remarkable 95% return-to-work rate compared to the industry standard of 60%. With its comprehensive approach, Parento helps employers control expenses while supporting employees through one of life's most significant transitions, targeting the $43B total addressable market for parental leave solutions.
Initially, Bestow operated as a direct-to-consumer insurance provider, selling and servicing life insurance policies. Its platform gained traction during the COVID pandemic.