Verisk estimates insured losses for Hurricane Isaias at $1-2 billion

Verisk estimates insured industry losses from Hurricane Isaias between $1 billion and $2 billion. Wind damage accounts for the vast majority of insured losses in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. Estimate excludes precipitation-induced flooding and National Flood Insurance Program payouts. Storm made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph sustained winds on October 9.

Verisk launches Fraud Discovery platform to unify insurance fraud detection

Verisk launches Fraud Discovery, unifying analytics and intelligence for insurers. UK insurers detected £1.16bn in fraud across 98,400 cases in 2024. Hiscox, Allianz, and Weightmans are early adopters of the modular platform. Industry estimates suggest undetected fraud may equal the detected amount.

Verisk CargoNet finds Labor Day theft incidents rose 70% since 2021

Cargo theft incidents rose 70% from 33 in 2021 to 56 in 2025. California, Texas, and Illinois accounted for 48% of all incidents. Days surrounding the holiday saw 71% of thefts, not the weekend. Food and beverage shipments led with 49 incidents out of 273. Total commodity value estimated at approximately $31.8 million.

Verisk launches U.S. data center exposure database for insurers

Verisk launched U.S. Data Center Exposure Database on Sept. 3, 2026. Covers over 2,500 facilities with building-level geocoding and footprints. Global data center insurance premiums could rise from $10 billion in 2026 to $23 billion by 2030. Tool integrates with Verisk Synergy Studio and Touchstone for underwriting support.

Verisk sets record $171 billion global insured catastrophe loss benchmark

Global insured catastrophe loss benchmark rises $19 billion to record $171 billion. Losses exceed $100 billion for sixth consecutive year despite quiet US hurricane season. Exposure growth and reconstruction costs drive higher losses independent of weather. US accounts for 68% of global risk; severe thunderstorms are largest single peril. Global protection gap remains wide with only 38% of economic losses insured.

Verisk Analytics files appeal in Acculynx matter with Delaware Supreme Court

Verisk Analytics has escalated its legal dispute involving Acculynx.com and Richard Spanton by filing an appeal with the Delaware Supreme Court on August 18. The SEC filing marks the latest development in the case but does not provide additional financial context or operational updates.