New Verisk Report Analyzes Emerging Risks Facing Property/Casualty Insurers

November 8, 2018 / 2 min read

JERSEY CITY, N.J., November 8, 2018 — Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK), a leading data analytics provider, released a study today that gives property/casualty insurers unparalleled insight into today’s evolving risk landscape. The report—Insurance Perspectives on Evolving Risks—looks across geographic and disciplinary borders to examine themes ranging from climate- and weather-related events, to the perils and promises of drones, to blockchain technology. The report also examines risks associated with societal trends, such as the commercialization of marijuana and the opioid crisis.

“Anticipating and understanding new risks is essential to warding off threats and identifying new business opportunities,” said Maroun Mourad, president of commercial lines at ISO, a Verisk business. “By analyzing and reporting on these risks, we provide insurers with key insights into emerging issues and how they could affect the industry, both now and in the future.”

The report focuses on risks and trends that could profoundly impact the businesses of insurers and risk managers. The items run the gamut of risk categories, from environmental changes and technological developments to their potential effects on humans and society.

Developed by the ISO Emerging Issues team, the report draws from the expertise and research of several Verisk businesses, including AIR Worldwide, AER, Verisk 3E, Wood Mackenzie, Verisk Maplecroft, and Geomni.

To download a copy of the report, visit verisk.com/report. To gain access to in-depth information and current updates on more than 40 emerging risks and trends, subscribe to the ISO Emerging Issues website at verisk.com/ei.

About Verisk
Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) provides predictive analytics and decision-support solutions to customers in the insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services industries. More than 70 percent of the FORTUNE 100 relies on the company’s advanced technologies to manage risks, make better decisions and improve operating efficiency. The company’s analytic solutions address insurance underwriting and claims, fraud, regulatory compliance, natural resources, catastrophes, economic forecasting, geopolitical risks, as well as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the company continues to make the world better, safer and stronger, and fosters an inclusive and diverse culture where all team members feel they belong. With more than 100 offices in nearly 35 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work. For more: Verisk.com, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

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