Jason Shapiro is Senior Vice President of Business Development at Root Insurance, the Columbus, Ohio–based technology‑driven insurance company on a mission to redefine how personal auto insurance is bought, sold and integrated into broader ecosystems. Root uses advanced data science, mobile telematics and automated systems to deliver personalized, fair and transparent insurance experiences that reward safer driving behavior and simplify the customer journey.
In his role, Jason leads business development and strategic growth initiatives, focusing on expanding Root’s embedded insurance offerings and building high‑impact partner relationships across automotive, digital platforms and agent channels. Under his guidance, Root has strengthened distribution partnerships and leveraged innovative technology integrations that streamline the insurance experience for customers and partners alike.
Jason brings more than 20 years of leadership experience and deep expertise in automotive, technology and enterprise business development to his work at Root. Prior to joining Root, he served as President of ForeverCar, where he was responsible for overall operations and revenue generation. He also held senior roles in automotive partnerships and enterprise development at industry‑leading organizations including TrueCar and Cox Automotive.
At Root, Jason champions initiatives that connect Root’s insurance solutions with broader digital ecosystems and partner platforms, driving growth through embedded insurance strategies that meet customers where they are—whether in automotive retail, online marketplaces or through independent agents. His leadership helps position Root at the intersection of insurtech innovation, data‑driven underwriting, partnership‑led distribution and modern customer engagement.
As a conference speaker, Jason offers practical insights into scaling business development in insurtech, forging strategic partnerships, and leveraging data‑centric insurance products to drive adoption and revenue growth. His talks resonate with audiences focused on insurance transformation, embedded distribution models, collaboration between technology and insurance, and shaping the future of customer‑centric insurance experiences.
