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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.
Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) has launched Refinery I/O, a new tool offering daily refinery analytics derived from proprietary data sets. This innovative product delivers over 1,020 data points daily through API, enhancing decision-making for refinery operators and traders. It provides real-time insights into crude oil consumption and refined product outputs, aiming to streamline workflows in volatile oil and gas markets.
AIR Worldwide has updated its U.S. Terrorism Model to better assess damage from conventional bomb blasts. This model calculates property damage, workers’ compensation, and personal injury based on blast size and building characteristics. It features advanced 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics for accurate blast propagation analysis, offering detailed insights into potential losses for insurers. The update is timely, considering ongoing terrorism threats, and incorporates lessons from past incidents, including the Oklahoma City bombing and the Nashville bombing in December 2020.
Wood Mackenzie has partnered with Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners to enhance its Lens decision intelligence platform, which integrates power and renewables data. This collaboration aims to support organisations in maximizing investment opportunities in clean energy and navigating the energy transition landscape. The Lens Power platform will offer valuable insights into energy asset valuation while addressing complex investment risks. With Quinbrook's expertise in low carbon and renewable infrastructure, this partnership is expected to strengthen both companies' capabilities in the evolving energy sector.
Wood Mackenzie Acquires Roskill
On June 18, 2021, Wood Mackenzie announced its acquisition of Roskill, a leader in metals and materials supply chain intelligence. This acquisition aims to enhance their analytical capabilities in battery raw materials, crucial for the energy transition. Neal Anderson emphasized the strategic importance of this integration. Valerie Purvis will lead the new Global Head of Metals & Mining role, expanding her current duties. The move aligns with global initiatives towards carbon neutrality and aims to improve insights for clients in evolving energy markets.
Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) has launched a self-hosted ISO Education Program for insurers, allowing them to integrate over 140 e-learning courses into their own learning management systems. This initiative aims to enhance the training and onboarding of employees amidst a looming talent shortage as half of the insurance workforce is expected to retire in the next 15 years. Enrollment in ISO Education has surged by 78% in the last two years, reflecting its growing importance in workforce development.
Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) is hosting the Verisk Vision virtual conference starting June 16, 2021, to explore transformative trends in the U.K. insurance industry. This weekly event is designed for insurance leaders to share insights on InsurTech, risk management, and claims workflows. The conference will feature a keynote from Mark Anquillare, discussing future disruptions in the industry. With over 70% of the FORTUNE 100 relying on Verisk's analytics, the conference aims to foster engagement among professionals as technology shapes the insurance landscape over the next 15 years.
Utica National Insurance Group is enhancing its underwriting process through a partnership with Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK). Utilizing Verisk's LightSpeed® Small Commercial solutions, Utica aims to automate underwriting and improve customer experiences by minimizing the number of questions required on applications. The collaboration focuses on overcoming challenges linked to data accuracy and risk classification. Verisk's advanced analytics and data services are expected to refine Utica's underwriting results, enabling faster decisions and better risk assessments in the small commercial insurance sector.
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) announced a new integration between its Restoration Manager and DryLINK Ecosystem, enhancing restoration job management for professionals handling water, mold, and fire damages. This integration allows users to synchronize job and equipment data, eliminating duplicate entries. It offers time and cost savings for restoration professionals. Xactware President Mike Fulton highlighted the benefits of increased efficiency from this functionality. The collaboration aims to facilitate improved project management in the restoration industry.
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) has launched Roof Underwriting Reports utilizing artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to enhance property insurance underwriting. These reports provide critical insights on roof age, condition, and replacement costs, addressing the growing challenges insurers face as roof claims surged by 25% in 2020. Verisk combines aerial imagery and weather data to assess roof damage potential and ensure better insurance coverage. This innovative approach aims to automate underwriting processes and improve risk selection for insurers.
Verisk has launched SmartScope, a no-cost feature for Xactimate Pro License users, aimed at enhancing efficiency in estimating and managing water mitigation claims. Available from June 29, SmartScope utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the estimating process, allowing users to generate diagrams, answer dynamic questionnaires, and automatically calculate repair costs. The tool is designed to meet industry standards and improve accuracy for various scenarios, receiving positive feedback from users like ServPro and American Technologies, Inc.