Commercial Property

5/11/2021 - 4 min read

Robust data and analytics are fast-tracking small commercial underwriting

Harnessing unstructured data introduces more data points, granular information, and timeliness to help insurers underwrite with greater speed and accuracy.

5/10/2021 - 3 min read

Three reasons to be optimistic about commercial lines in 2021

Several bright spots suggest that for many commercial lines, there's no reason to bring a negative attitude into 2021.

5/7/2021 - 2 min read

How the hail hazard is affecting property insurance

Confronting hail risk means having an informed strategy and effective tools backed by advanced technology and analytics.

4/27/2021 - 2 min read

Building activity drives rise in reconstruction costs, with lumber leading the way

Total U.S. reconstruction costs continued to rise in Q2 2021, according to Verisk, with lumber costs soaring a historic 84.71%.

3/12/2021 - 3 min read

How a commercial lines insurance company accelerated employee training with ISO Education

Learn how one insurer saved a year's worth of work with the ISO Education Knowledge Sharing program for employee training.

1/27/2021 - 4 min read

ProMetrix substantially enhances database: Core attributes now available on 12.2 million commercial properties

ProMetrix now includes CSP codes, ISO construction class, year built, number of stories, and square footage for 12.2 million commercial properties for a 100% hit rate.

1/20/2021 - 2 min read

Pandemic-driven demand increases in lumber markets send reconstruction costs soaring

Total reconstruction costs increased sharply again at the national level in the United States and Canada, according to the latest data from Verisk’s 360Value.

1/19/2021 - 5 min read

How Verisk is helping insurers tailor cannabis coverage for a growing market

Learn about new ISO insurance policy forms and updates addressing cannabis-related liability exposures.

12/23/2020 - 5 min read

FEMA study shows stringent building codes save billions in losses from natural disasters

BCEGS was among the key sources for a FEMA study that demonstrated that building codes reduce financial losses in natural catastrophes.

11/16/2020 - 3 min read

Why this holiday sales season could be a blockbuster—for cyber risks

What insurers should know about the cyber risks of e-commerce this holiday season.

11/12/2020 - 2 min read

A record year for civil unrest in the United States

What insurance companies need to know about U.S. civil unrest trends in 2020 and beyond.

11/10/2020 - 4 min read

Five big changes coming to ISO Commercial Lines insurance programs

Learn about the changes ISO is making to its cyber, commercial property, general liability, businessowners, and commercial property insurance policy programs.