Verisk Analytics Stock Price, News & Analysis

Verisk (NASDAQ: VRSK) reported revenues of $630.4 million for Q4 2022, reflecting a marginal increase and an 8.1% growth on an organic constant currency (OCC) basis. Income from continuing operations rose 82.4% to $215.8 million, driven by earlier impairment reversals. Adjusted EBITDA was $332.0 million, marking a 4.1% increase. Diluted EPS increased by 87.7% to $1.37, supported by revenue growth and operational leverage. Net cash from operating activities was $249.0 million, up 32.0%, while free cash flow saw a 63.9% increase to $169.3 million. A dividend increase to 34 cents per share was announced for March 2023.

On February 9, 2023, Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) and Hyundai Motor America announced the renewal of their partnership to analyze telematics data from Hyundai and Genesis vehicle owners. This renewal allows insurers to access driving data, potentially translating into savings for policyholders. Verisk's expertise in insurance analytics has contributed to a significant increase in usage-based insurance (UBI) transactions, which have more than doubled in the past year. This collaboration aims to enhance the UBI program, providing insurers with valuable insights from the Verisk Data Exchange, a leading telematics platform that serves major auto insurers across North America.

Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) and HOVER have announced an enhanced collaboration to automate the claims resolution process for insurance providers. This partnership aims to improve cycle times, estimating accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

The integration enables carriers to streamline the claims lifecycle, allowing policyholders to capture property damage photos directly through Xactimate. These are transformed into comprehensive measurement packages, enhancing efficiency. The move addresses the industry's challenges of experienced adjuster shortages and rising costs, with both companies committed to advancing digital transformation in insurance.

Hosta A.I. has announced its integration with Verisk to streamline the remote property assessment process. This integration will be showcased at Verisk Elevate 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 7-8. Hosta A.I.'s technology allows policyholders to upload just 4-6 images per room, enabling quick damage detection and cost estimation without the need for onsite assessments. This innovation aims to enhance the efficiency of claims processing for insurers and improve the overall claims experience. Hosta A.I. emphasizes the goal of making property assessments faster and more convenient for all stakeholders involved.

On February 6, 2023, Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) announced a collaboration with Tractable to enhance property damage assessment through AI technology. This integration allows Verisk's Xactimate platform to automate property claims processing, reducing settlement time from months to as little as one day. By utilizing Tractable's AI, insurers can efficiently identify and measure property damage via a user-friendly mobile app. This partnership aims to improve the claims experience amidst increasing weather-related damage, providing a timely solution for insurers and policyholders alike.

Veritas Capital has completed the acquisition of Wood Mackenzie from Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK). This strategic move positions Wood Mackenzie as an independent company, enhancing its ability to provide critical analytics in the energy and renewables sector. Wood Mackenzie, which has been in operation for nearly 50 years, is set to leverage its industry expertise under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Mark Brinin and COO Joe Levesque. Veritas, managing over $40 billion in assets, aims to drive growth and innovation within Wood Mackenzie, focusing on the global energy transition.

Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) has finalized the sale of Wood Mackenzie to Veritas Capital, marking a strategic pivot back to its core focus on the insurance industry. This decision follows previous divestitures of its financial services and environmental health units, a part of Verisk's comprehensive portfolio evaluation. CEO Lee Shavel emphasized that this divestiture allows the company to enhance long-term growth by optimizing customer decision-making and operational efficiencies. Morgan Stanley served as financial advisor for this transaction, while Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP provided legal counsel.