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LexisNexis Risk Solutions has released its latest Cybercrime Report, highlighting a significant rise in mobile fraud, which now accounts for 75% of all transactions. The report analyzed 35.5 billion transactions in the second half of 2021, marking a 44% year-over-year increase. Scams surged in North America, noting 15.3 billion transactions tracked in the U.S. and Canada, up 22% year-over-year, with human-initiated attacks increasing by 50%. The report underscores the need for businesses to collaborate in combating fraud.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has appointed Kelly Hoover Thompson to lead its new Government Health Team, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing public health and interoperability. Thompson brings extensive experience from her roles in federal and state governments and the healthcare sector. Her background includes serving in multiple healthcare leadership roles and advocating for improved healthcare access. This strategic hire aims to innovate government health solutions and strengthen partnerships across various government levels for better health outcomes.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a leading data and analytics provider for the insurance sector, announced the launch of its Claims Clarity solution, designed to enhance claims processing by offering real-time data insights. This innovative tool allows insurers to make quicker decisions by integrating vast data sources, providing a comprehensive view of claims-related parties and vehicles. The alliance with Shift Technology further enhances this solution by predicting fraud and risk effectively. This development aims to improve operational efficiency and the claimant experience amidst ongoing staffing challenges in the industry.

The LexisNexis Risk Solutions Insurance Demand Meter reveals a 5.2% decrease in the annual U.S. auto insurance shopping growth rate for Q4 2021, down from 3.9% in Q3 2021. New policy growth for the quarter was -6.9% compared to Q4 2020, slightly improving from -7.3% in the previous quarter. Insurers have responded to declines by cutting marketing efforts and focusing on rate increases to improve profitability amid rising claims costs.

Looking ahead, volatility in vehicle and insurance shopping may continue due to ongoing challenges, including automotive chip shortages.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced a collaboration with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to enhance healthcare services in underserved communities. The partnership will leverage comprehensive claims data to better understand patient needs across urban and rural Ohio. The data analytics team will utilize LexisNexis MarketView to analyze service demand and improve service delivery. This collaboration aims to address gaps in healthcare coverage and improve health equity in the state, as stated by both Susan White and Jeff Diamond.

Aireon has partnered with Cirium to enhance aviation data analytics. This collaboration enables Cirium to access AireonSTREAM, the only global source of ATS surveillance data, providing precise global data for air traffic stakeholders. In exchange, Aireon will utilize Cirium's comprehensive flight status data, including real-time flight information and schedules. Together, they aim to improve operational efficiency and decision-making in the aviation industry, offering the most complete gate-to-gate flight data available.

Cirium has announced a long-term partnership with Aireon to integrate their aviation data systems. This collaboration aims to enhance flight tracking accuracy, providing real-time data on take-off and landing times, aircraft utilization, and carbon emissions. The integration is expected to significantly improve the quality of flight coverage, particularly in regions such as China, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Starting March 2022, Cirium will leverage Aireon’s comprehensive flight tracking capabilities, creating a unique data set that will benefit various stakeholders in the aviation industry.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has launched LexID® for Insurance, designed to help U.S. insurance carriers link and connect disparate customer records. Utilizing proprietary linking technology and over 35 years of referential data, LexID creates a unified customer view, enhancing data accuracy and enabling personalized service. As insurers transition to a customer-centric approach, effective customer data management (CDM) is vital for competitiveness and compliance with evolving privacy laws. This solution aims to reduce inefficiencies, boost profitability, and improve customer experience.