How to Cancel Root Insurance
Steps
- 1
In the Root app: Policy & Payments → Policy → Cancel my Policy
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Or call the number above, Mon–Fri 9am–8pm ET
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Or email support with your policy number, cancellation reason, and contact info
Heads up — Line up your replacement policy's start date first — a coverage gap can violate state law and raise your rates elsewhere later. Root refunds any unused premium on a prorated, per-day basis.
If Root Insurance charges you again after you've cancelled, dispute it with your card issuer — you now have this guide as your proof of the cancellation steps. Skycopia's Protection feature also watches every cancelled subscription and flags a zombie rebill automatically.
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How do I cancel Root Insurance?
Cancel Root Insurance online at https://www.joinroot.com/how-to-manage-your-policy/ or by phone at 1-866-980-9431.
How hard is it to cancel Root Insurance?
Skycopia rates cancelling Root Insurance as easy — it takes 3 steps.
What should I watch out for when cancelling Root Insurance?
Line up your replacement policy's start date first — a coverage gap can violate state law and raise your rates elsewhere later. Root refunds any unused premium on a prorated, per-day basis.
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