Verisk Analytics, Inc. - VRSK STOCK NEWS

Metromile announces integration with Verisk’s LightSpeed® Auto platform to enhance its pay-per-mile auto insurance service. This collaboration aims to improve the consumer buying experience and accelerate digital growth while reducing acquisition costs. Metromile claims drivers can save an average of 47% on annual premiums. Verisk’s data-driven approach facilitates faster and more accurate underwriting by delivering extensive data upfront, addressing the growing demand for digital transformation in the insurance sector.

Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) has announced a new integration with Avalara to enhance tax compliance workflows for property preservation specialists. This collaboration allows users of Property Pres Wizard to calculate sales and use tax in real-time, improving efficiency and accuracy. Verisk’s Xactware is now Avalara Certified, ensuring reliable performance. The integration aims to reduce time spent on tax management, enabling customers to focus on business growth. More than 70% of the Fortune 100 use Verisk's advanced analytics for risk management and operational efficiency.

Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) has partnered with Management Research Services (MRS) to enhance the life insurance underwriting process. By integrating Verisk's advanced voice analytics technology, MRS aims to streamline medical interviews and identify probable tobacco users quickly. This integration allows most applicants to bypass traditional lab testing, potentially saving insurers over $10 billion in lost premiums due to tobacco nondisclosure in the next three years. This innovative approach highlights the value of predictive analytics in improving customer experience and underwriting accuracy.

Joyn Insurance is leveraging Verisk’s advanced analytics to improve the insurance experience for brokers serving small and medium-sized businesses. Through this partnership, Joyn aims to enhance underwriting efficiency and expedite product delivery. Verisk’s comprehensive underwriting solutions provide access to critical data on over 12.2 million U.S. properties, aiding in reliable pricing and risk assessment. Joyn, which launched in July 2021, plans to expand its offerings in September with general liability coverage.

Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) has appointed Sunita Holzer as the new executive vice president and Chief Human Resources Officer. With over 30 years of HR experience, Holzer will lead the company's global HR strategy. Her previous roles include CHRO at Realogy and Chubb Insurance. CEO Scott Stephenson highlighted that Holzer's leadership comes at a critical time for Verisk, emphasizing her expertise in organizational development. Holzer aims to strengthen Verisk's inclusive culture and embrace the challenges associated with the company’s innovations across various industries.

Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq: VRSK) has been awarded the 2021 North American Company of the Year Award by Frost & Sullivan for its innovative telematics data exchange technology. The Verisk Data Exchange connects over 8 million telematics-equipped vehicles, enhancing insurance underwriting and offering personalized premiums for consumers. This platform supports both personal and commercial auto insurance and allows insurers to assess risks accurately while streamlining processes. With partnerships among major OEMs like Ford and GM, Verisk aims to scale its connected services as the market grows.

Verisk has launched a new API for Benchmark, its weather analysis solution, enhancing the efficiency of insurance claims and underwriting teams. This API integrates detailed analytics regarding hail, wind, lightning, and hurricane events directly into insurers' internal systems. It aims to streamline workflows and risk evaluations, allowing insurers to access real-time weather data for better decision-making. The new service promises reduced loss adjustment costs and faster claims processing, ultimately improving customer service and operational efficiency.

Verisk reported Q2 2021 revenues of $747.5 million, a 10.1% increase year-over-year, with a 6.3% organic constant currency growth. However, net income fell 14.0% to $154 million, while diluted EPS declined 13.0% to $0.94. Adjusted EBITDA grew 6.5% to $370.8 million. The company maintained a cash dividend of $0.29 per share and repurchased $150 million in shares. Despite challenges in the Financial Services segment, Verisk's insurance revenues grew significantly, reflecting strong demand and recovery from pandemic impacts.