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Verisk Analytics provides data analytics, software and technology for the global insurance industry, with recurring updates tied to underwriting, claims, policy administration, fraud detection and risk intelligence. Company news often covers insurance workflow products such as Verisk Ignite for policy management, Xactimate for property claims estimating and ClaimSearch-based claims trend analysis.
Verisk also reports developments in AI-enabled insurance analytics, product integrations with insurance and restoration platforms, property-and-casualty industry research, quarterly financial results, dividends, share repurchases and financing activity. Its releases frequently connect proprietary insurance datasets with underwriting outcomes, claims efficiency, catastrophe risk, climate risk and other global risk topics.
Branch, a personal lines insurer, is enhancing customer experiences by integrating Verisk's data analytics into its insurance offerings. This collaboration allows Branch to deliver quick, bundled auto and homeowners quotes with minimal consumer input, leveraging Verisk's LightSpeed platform. The partnership aims to improve conversion rates and customer satisfaction, notably enabling mortgage providers to embed insurance quotes within their services. With operations across 36 states, Branch focuses on profitable growth and streamlined workflows, positioning itself as a disruptor in the insurance market.
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) has launched two innovative weather solutions, Hail Impact Energy and Tornado Probability, to assist insurance professionals in assessing the impact of severe weather events. These tools provide real-time data, updated every 5 to 10 minutes, enabling better resource deployment and claims forecasting after hailstorms and tornadoes. Hail Impact Energy measures the energy of hail impact, while Tornado Probability offers precise predictions based on advanced radar technology. These features will be showcased at the upcoming Elevate conference on February 7-8, 2023.
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New integration enhances efficiency for insurers
Verisk has integrated FilingRamp software with its Mozart Form Composer, allowing insurers to streamline form filings with regulators. This integration enables an end-to-end solution for creating, managing, and submitting policy forms, improving efficiency and reducing compliance risks. Insurers can file forms through the NAIC's SERFF system, significantly reducing processing time. As a result, insurers can focus on strategic initiatives, accelerating product launches while ensuring quality control.
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) announced the resignation of Mark V. Anquillare as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 15, 2023. Anquillare, a 30-year veteran of the company, played a significant role in expanding the firm's insurance vertical and aligning enterprise risk management. CEO Lee M. Shavel will take on Anquillare's responsibilities while continuing as CEO. Verisk emphasizes its leadership team's capability in advancing strategic priorities in the global insurance industry.
Verisk's LightSpeed® for Homeowners is empowering Openly, an emerging homeowners insurance provider, by enhancing its data-driven approach. This partnership improves the quoting process for independent agents, utilizing real-time rating and underwriting data. Openly is focused on expanding into new states while maintaining profitable growth. The collaboration aims to optimize risk assessment and pricing through extensive data insights, including loss history and property conditions. This initiative signifies a transformative shift in how insurance is sold, addressing current market challenges.
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for the seventh consecutive year in the U.S. and earned certifications in the UK, Spain, Poland, and India. The accolade is based on an employee engagement survey where 78% of respondents affirm it is a great workplace, surpassing the 57% average for U.S. companies. CEO Lee Shavel highlights a culture focused on inclusivity and career development, supported by various training programs. The Great Place to Work designation reflects ongoing commitment to employee satisfaction.
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Verisk introduces Discovery Navigator, an AI-driven tool designed to enhance efficiency in medical record reviews for insurance claims. This innovation enables insurers to process records in minutes, yielding up to a 13:1 return on investment for every 1,000 claims. The tool can reduce processing time by up to 90% and diminishes manual errors, allowing claims professionals to improve customer satisfaction. Additionally, an online ROI calculator helps insurers quantify potential savings by incorporating Discovery Navigator into their workflows.
Scepter, Inc. is set to launch methane-detecting stratospheric balloons in Texas' Permian Basin in January 2023. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to gather real-time data on methane emissions from oil and gas operations. The balloons can identify intermittent leaks that traditional methods miss, providing enhanced monitoring capabilities. The project is a collaboration with Atmospheric and Environmental Research, a Verisk subsidiary, which will analyze the data. Scepter plans further expansion into Asia and the Middle East by 2023, with future satellite monitoring in 2024, following supportive regulations from the Biden Administration.