Emerging Risk

10/8/2019 - 4 min read

Older and On the Go: Aging in the Era of the Autonomous Vehicle

Autonomous vehicle companies are eyeing retirement communities as an ideal market for driverless technology.

10/3/2019 - 3 min read

Get in Line: Highways Poised for “Platooning” — Part One

To improve fuel efficiency, trucks using wireless technology will follow one another in tight formation with the lead vehicle controlling the throttle and braking of the follower trucks. Welcome to the era of platooning.

9/16/2019 - 6 min read

Permafrost, peatlands, and the Arctic domino effect

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

9/6/2019 - 4 min read

Data literacy is everyone’s responsibility

Data literacy has become one of the most valuable skill sets for today’s innovative employee.

8/19/2019 - 4 min read

Polarization: An intangible emerging issue

Polarization is on the rise. Will it derail important initiatives like the rollout of 5G networks?

7/9/2019 - 3 min read

The future of drones is up in the air – Consider the risks carefully

How drones ultimately will be used is uncertain, but it’s clear that they will likely alter the risk landscape.

6/12/2019 - 3 min read

Helping cyber underwriters make better decisions faster

Underwriting cyber risk is hard. As business and personal infrastructure become more deeply interconnected, its complexity is expected only to increase.

6/10/2019 - 4 min read

The growth of litigation funding and its potential effects on commercial auto insurance: Part One

5/29/2019 - 3 min read

Exploits behind WannaCry and NotPetya attacks continue to linger

The WannaCry and NotPetya ransomware attacks appeared to have triggered fears that large-scale ransomware occurrences could become the new norm.

5/15/2019 - 4 min read

5G may bring us the future faster

Autonomous vehicles, IoT, and drones may get a boost from 5G technology; however, it's important to recognize the risks that could come with it.

5/3/2019 - 4 min read

ADA Web Suits Nearly Tripled Last Year

3/25/2019 - 3 min read

'Bractuary Bill' recaps 2019 Emerging Issues tournament

ISO's new pal, Bractuary Bill, was kind enough to join us again to discuss another exciting (and enlightening) Emerging Issues bracket tournament.

2/14/2019 - 4 min read

ISO Emerging Issues team introduces 'Bractuary Bill'

We’re elated to announce that the sixth ISO Emerging Issues bracket tournament represents the debut of Emerging Issues bracketologist 'Bractuary Bill.' An algorithmic mix of Will Hunting and Nostradamus, Bractuary Bill, contrived deep in the labs of Verisk headquarters in Jersey City, was engineered to optimize the dynamics of every matchup to make the tournament as compelling as possible.

1/9/2019 - 6 min read

A new road: How driverless cars will transform the auto market

The auto insurance landscape is evolving like we’ve never seen before—or have we? Here's what insurers need to know.

11/19/2018 - 3 min read

Insuring the businesses of tomorrow: Program enhancements in the pipeline

The growth of new business opportunities and private investments are creating new risks in commercial lines.