Alex Timm

Alex Timm is the CEO and Founder of Root Inc., a company aiming to revolutionize the insurance industry by utilizing mobile technology and data science.

Alex Timm founded Root Insurance in 2015 with a focus on setting car insurance rates based on driving behaviors rather than demographics.

With a background in Actuarial Science, Accounting, and Mathematics, Alex Timm studied at Drake University where he obtained a BSBA and a BA.

Prior to founding Root Inc., Alex Timm held various roles at Nationwide Insurance, including Senior Consultant in Corporate Strategy and Actuarial Exam Review Instructor at Drake University.

As the leader of Root, Alex Timm is passionate about providing good drivers with personalized and fair insurance rates through an easy-to-use app.

Alex Timm has a strong presence in the insurance sector, previously serving as a Member of the Board of Directors at GoHealth.