Andrew Blancher

6/26/2024 - 2 min read

The Top Emerging Risks Insurers are watching in 2024

Check out the top emerging risks for insurers in 2024.

2/27/2023 - 5 min read

Which emerging issue will shape the P/C industry in 2023…and beyond

The 2023 Emerging Issues Bracket Challenge is our opportunity to see which issues have your attention this year.

12/12/2022 - 2 min read

Why it’s time to rethink vehicle cybersecurity

12/6/2022 - 3 min read

How one "mega drought" strains clean energy sources

Exploring the implications of the drought in the Western United States and its potential impact on the U.S. power grid.

Facial Recognition Technology Lawsuits Teaser

11/30/2022 - 7 min read

An Analysis of Facial Recognition Technology Lawsuits

Analyzing several lawsuits arising from the use of facial recognition technology, setting new legal precedent.

5/12/2022 - 6 min read

Are these cannabis risks on your radar?

Verisk’s Emerging Issues team explores the risks and opportunities insurers are facing as the market for cannabis and hemp products expands.

5/9/2022 - 3 min read

Emerging risk and resilience: Are you ready for the next crisis?

How can insurers and risk managers balance short-term costs with long-term emerging risks?

3/25/2022 - 3 min read

And the top issue in the 2022 Emerging Issues Bracket Challenge is…

Which issue came out on top of the 2022 Emerging Issues Bracket Challenge? Find out!

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3/8/2022 - 2 min read

PFAS 101: What insurers should know about “forever chemicals”

Important information for insurers regarding PFAS, aka forever chemicals. Is this the next major liability exposure?

2/14/2022 - 4 min read

It’s time to fill in your 2022 Emerging Issues bracket!

What emerging issues keep insurers and risk managers up at night? The Emerging Issues Bracket Challenge helps find out.

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2/8/2022 - 3 min read

Here’s how insurers can potentially spot the next “Big Tobacco”

What lead to the Big Tobacco settlement? Verisk research into historical risks helps identify key drivers of major liability events.

1/14/2022 - 3 min read

Is this the next major liability event?

New research from Verisk Emerging Issues explores whether PFAS "forever chemicals" have the makings of a major liability event.

11/16/2021 - 3 min read

Five top emerging risks on students' radars

What emerging risks are top of mind for rising insurance industry talent? Read on.

10/27/2021 - 2 min read

What can be done about cryptocurrency’s energy use?

Cryptocurrency consumes immense amounts of energy, but these solutions may point the way to a greener future.

9/14/2021 - 3 min read

Putting the next generation of insurance talent in focus

New research from Verisk Emerging Issues and students at ISU sheds light on the potentially staggering costs of a solar flare.

Andrew Blancher, CPCU

The Top Emerging Risks Insurers are watching in 2024

Which emerging issue will shape the P/C industry in 2023…and beyond

Why it’s time to rethink vehicle cybersecurity

How one "mega drought" strains clean energy sources

An Analysis of Facial Recognition Technology Lawsuits

Are these cannabis risks on your radar?

Emerging risk and resilience: Are you ready for the next crisis?

And the top issue in the 2022 Emerging Issues Bracket Challenge is…

PFAS 101: What insurers should know about “forever chemicals”

It’s time to fill in your 2022 Emerging Issues bracket!

Here’s how insurers can potentially spot the next “Big Tobacco”

Is this the next major liability event?

Five top emerging risks on students' radars

What can be done about cryptocurrency’s energy use?

Putting the next generation of insurance talent in focus