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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.

10/16/2020 - 4 min read

The race to zero on a road paved with quality data

Writing small commercial insurance profitably depends on effective underwriting guidelines joined with integrated, high-quality data.

10/13/2020 - 1 min read

COVID-19 and small commercial: Underwater

Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic impact small commercial insurance lines.

9/8/2020 - 3 min read

Business is changing. The ISO Businessowners Program is changing with it.

Learn how Verisk is updating the ISO Businessowners program with new classifications, forms, rules, and loss costs.

5/6/2020 - 4 min read

Commercial properties may be shut, but it’s open season for spring flooding

The COVID-19 pandemic has the full attention of commercial insurance policyholders, but an active spring flooding forecast still presents a range of threats.

4/9/2020 - 3 min read

The delivery economy: New coverages for drivers and businesses during COVID-19

What are the insurance options for companies, and drivers, suddenly forced to make deliveries in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? We explore the question here.

4/7/2020 - 6 min read

Addressing the challenges of COVID-19: From underwriting to claims

Learn how Verisk is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with new insurance coverage options and resources.

3/4/2020 - 1 min read

Led by small commercial construction, commercial lines direct written premium projected to hit $309 billion in 2020

Learn about the drivers of premium growth in the U.S. commercial insurance market.

2/20/2020 - 4 min read

What insurers need to know about the micro-business market

Micro-businesses represent a big opportunity for insurers. More people are starting home-based companies and participating in the gig economy.

8/1/2019 - 2 min read

Why private firms should consider management liability coverage

There are many reasons a small firm might choose not to buy EPLI or D&O - but any company with employees, customers, or vendors can be sued for alleged workplace misconduct.

3/20/2019 - 3 min read

Wintry chill bites supply chain

Effects from prolonged stretches of sub-freezing temperatures could cause production delays for suppliers across multiple industries.

2/27/2019 - 1 min read

Looking for growth in all the wrong places? New Verisk platform can help

The Verisk Growth and Profitability Analytics (GPA) platform brings together several ISO data solutions designed to help you grow your business and maximize profitability.

1/14/2019 - 5 min read

PAAS lessons in workers’ compensation and general liability for insurers

This past October, ISO’s Premium Audit Advisory Service (PAAS®) hosted its 2018 PAAS Forum, which featured presentations on key workers’ compensation and general liability issues for the premium audit audience.

12/17/2018 - 2 min read

All insurance is local

There’s no such thing as a U.S. small-commercial market. State-by-state regulation and business dynamics have led to the development of at least 50 distinct markets.

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.