Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) is a leading data analytics and risk assessment firm that delivers critical insights to customers in insurance, natural resources, financial services, and various specialized industries. By leveraging advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, and proprietary databases, Verisk helps clients make more informed decisions, manage risk, and improve operational efficiency. Its core offerings include predictive analytics, catastrophe modeling, claims solutions, and underwriting tools designed to support insurers and reinsurers in assessing exposure and pricing policies.
In the energy and natural resources sector, Verisk provides geospatial data, environmental risk analytics, and regulatory compliance tools that assist oil, gas, and mining companies in exploration, production and distribution. The company’s solutions cover geological modeling, pipeline integrity management, and environmental impact forecasting. Additionally, Verisk serves financial institutions with fraud detection algorithms, anti-money laundering analytics, and credit risk assessment platforms that help banks and payment processors identify threats, optimize customer acquisition, and comply with regulatory mandates.
Founded in 1971 as the Insurance Services Office (ISO), Verisk Analytics underwent a corporate restructuring and public offering in 2009, adopting its current name and expanding beyond insurance to serve a broader set of industries worldwide. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company maintains offices and data centers across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Over the decades, Verisk has grown through strategic acquisitions, integrating complementary technology and data assets to enhance its analytics capabilities and global reach.
Leadership at Verisk is focused on innovation, client collaboration and data integrity. The company’s executive team brings extensive experience in risk management, technology development, and industry regulation. Under the guidance of its president and chief executive officer, Verisk continues to invest in research and development, expand its analytical platforms and forge partnerships that drive long-term value for stakeholders and end users alike.
