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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.
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.
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.