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Verisk Analytics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSK) is frequently featured in news coverage as a strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. Company announcements often highlight new products, collaborations, and financial results that affect underwriting, claims, and risk management across the insurance ecosystem. Verisk’s news releases consistently describe how its data analytics, software, and scientific research support insurers in improving operating efficiency, underwriting and claims outcomes, fraud detection, and decision-making on global risks such as climate change, extreme events, sustainability, and political issues.
News about Verisk commonly includes product launches and enhancements, such as the introduction of Verisk Commercial Rebuild in the U.K. to help assess rebuild values for small- to mid-market commercial properties, and the launch of an ISO Pet Insurance Line of Business program in the U.S. that provides policy forms, rating rules, and loss costs for pet health insurance. These stories illustrate how Verisk develops tools for specific lines of business and geographies within the insurance sector.
Another major category of coverage involves strategic collaborations and partnerships. Recent examples include expanded collaboration with KYND to integrate cyber risk intelligence into Verisk’s Rulebook platform, a collaboration with Carpe Data to bring injury claim insights into the Verisk ClaimSearch fraud detection platform, and a partnership with Jopari Solutions to embed Verisk’s AI-powered medical record review capabilities into electronic medical billing workflows. Such news items show how Verisk works with other organizations to embed its analytics into existing insurance workflows.
Verisk news also features catastrophe and extreme event analysis, such as reports from its Extreme Event Solutions group estimating insured losses from major hurricanes and explaining the drivers of damage. In addition, the company regularly issues financial results and capital markets updates, including quarterly earnings, credit agreements, and debt offerings or redemptions related to acquisitions. Investors and industry professionals who follow VRSK news can expect a mix of product developments, partnerships, catastrophe analyses, and financial disclosures that reflect Verisk’s role in the global insurance industry.
Wood Mackenzie has launched Lens Gas & LNG, a new data analytics solution for the natural gas and LNG sector. This tool integrates global market and asset analysis, enhancing operational planning and strategic management. According to Andrew Pearson, its Global Head, it supports various functions including M&A and trading. The solution addresses recent industry shifts by providing integrated market forecasting and modelling workflows. This innovation aims to help energy market participants navigate complexities in supply, demand, and pricing.
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) will have its CEO, Lee Shavel, and CFO, Elizabeth Mann, participate in the J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference on November 17, 2022, at 11:10 a.m. ET. The event will be a fireside chat format and will be available for live webcast through Verisk's Investor Relations page.
Verisk provides data-driven insights for the insurance and energy sectors, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making.
Wood Mackenzie is hosting the Grid Edge Innovation Summit in Phoenix, Arizona on December 6-7, 2022. This event will gather industry leaders from Shell Recharge Solutions, Exelon, BMW, and General Motors to discuss electrification and grid modernization. Key topics include EV infrastructure ownership models, grid resilience, and distributed energy resource management systems.
Attendees will gain insights from experts and connect with professionals in energy services and electric vehicles.
Verisk reported third-quarter 2022 results with consolidated revenues of $745.3 million, a 1.8% decline largely due to the sale of its environmental health and safety business and the suspension of operations in Russia. Net income diminished 6.1% to $189.4 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 1.2% to $383.5 million. Diluted EPS was $1.20, down 3.2%, but diluted adjusted EPS rose 1.4% to $1.46. The company repurchased $300 million worth of shares and approved a 31-cent dividend for December 30, 2022.
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) has announced the sale of its Energy business, Wood Mackenzie, to Veritas Capital for $3.1 billion in cash, plus up to $200 million contingent consideration. This strategic move aims to enhance shareholder value and focus Verisk on its core role in the global insurance industry. Wood Mackenzie, a leader in energy analytics for nearly 50 years, will continue to innovate under Veritas, which possesses substantial sector expertise. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2023, pending regulatory approvals.
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is assisting insurers in California to comply with new regulations regarding property coverage in wildfire-prone areas. The California Department of Insurance mandates insurers to incorporate specific wildfire mitigation factors into their rating plans. Verisk has enhanced its FireLine risk assessment solution to include required property-level mitigation measures. They are also updating their ISO Rating Manuals and providing insurers with advisory notices to facilitate compliance. This initiative is supported by collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association.
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Insurance Supermarket International Inc. (ISI) has partnered with Verisk to utilize its FAST technology platform, enabling ISI to launch a digital distribution management platform for U.S. agents in just two months. This initiative positions ISI as a preferred supplier for whole life and term products. From initial discussions in May 2022, development began in July, with the distribution management project going live by early September 2022. The collaboration emphasizes rapid deployment and innovation in the life insurance market.
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Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) has been named a 'Luminary' by Celent for its innovative anti-fraud solutions designed for property/casualty and life insurance sectors. The company excelled in the Celent Technical Capability Matrix, ranking among the top providers for Advanced Technology and Breadth of Functionality. Verisk's solutions, supported by ClaimSearch® with over 1.5 billion claims, leverage AI and automation to detect claims fraud efficiently, enhancing the claims experience for insurers.