Emerging Issues

Are microplastics a vector for PFAS contamination? New research suggests linkages between the two.

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

Research links breastmilk with PFAS exposure in infants

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

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

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

Insurance and risk management students highlighted these emerging risks in a recent collaboration with ISO Emerging Issues.

The ISO Emerging Issues bracket challenge highlights key issues facing insurers in 2021. Learn which issue took the top spot this year.

Researching why some risks fade while others mushroom into multi-billion dollar events can help identify and prioritize future threats.

As e-sports rocket into the mainstream, its risk exposures are coming into view. Here's what you need to know.

From vertical indoor farms to plant-based "meat," our food and agricultural production is changing. Here's what you need to know.

What insurers need to know about the growing market for energy storage systems and their related risks

As more farms embrace cannabis cultivation, the risks of cross-pollination are growing. Here's what insurers need to know.

What insurers need to know about the growing technology trend of edge computing.

Why Artic wildfires could have catastrophic consequences for global climate change. Insurers should take note.