Emerging Risk
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…
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.
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.
InsurTech Paladin Cyber: Industry-leader Verisk offers best pathway to success for breakthrough insurance solution
Although the disruptive nature of many insurtech startups has led them to seek alternative routes to market, Paladin Cyber, with Verisk, has found a distinctive template.
New report analyzes emerging risks facing property/casualty insurers
Anticipating and understanding new risks is essential to warding off threats and identifying new business opportunities. And now a new Verisk study, Insurance…
Aerial imagery, artificial intelligence, and automation on display during 2018 Verisk Risk & Analytics Summit
Aerial imagery, connected cars and homes, artificial intelligence, and automation were just a few of the topics discussed at the third annual Verisk Risk & Analytics…
Untangling cyber insurance confusion
Cyber risks are complicated. In a recent Advisen survey 77% said one of the biggest obstacles to sales is the fact that potential insureds don’t understand the exposures
Plastic waste: Far more than meets the eye
Welcome to the world of “microplastic” pollution, plastic particles so small you often can’t see them. How do these microplastics affect the environment? And is human…
Nanoparticles in your sunscreen (most likely) won’t harm you
Some scientists have raised concerns that sunscreens using nanoparticles might pose health risks to people using them. Should you worry?
Interview: Into the future with ADAS and vehicle autonomy
Andrew Blancher, director of commercial auto product development at ISO, recently interviewed David Zuby, executive vice president and chief research officer at the…
Can insurance mitigate GDPR-related risk?
In the wake of the implementation of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), businesses worldwide are developing policies and processes to address…
When is meat actually 'meat'?
For meat lovers, the Fourth of July has historically been a perfect excuse to throw some steaks on the backyard grill. And those steaks usually come from actual cattle.…
Blockchain security scrutinized
Blockchain technology has been getting a lot of attention recently, beyond just its role as the technology underlying “virtual currencies” like Bitcoin. Some have…
Ethics and data: Value in mature governance
Data can have many positive applications, but there can also be many risks with increased data dependency. Responsible data stewardship is critical.
All about timing: The importance of discovery triggers in cyber insurance
ISO’s commercial cyber insurance program—designed specifically for small and midsized enterprises (SMEs)—includes a unique feature: a discovery trigger applicable to…