VRSK benefits from recurring revenues, SaaS demand and AI tools, but rising expenses and debt remain the key concerns for investors.

Jersey City, N.J., May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announced that Pradip Patiath has been elected to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Verisk Analytics is rated Buy as AI-driven fears have compressed its valuation despite resilient fundamentals and reaffirmed 2026 guidance. VRSK's subscription-heavy revenue base, high EBITDA margins, and proprietary insurance data provide defensibility against AI disruption concerns. Management views Q1 as a trough and sees an opportunity to leverage AI for productivity and value realization, not disintermediation.

On May 18, 2026, Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK) shares rose 5.5%, bringing the current price to $171.52. Despite today's positive movement, the stock has seen sign

Verisk reported Q1 revenue of $783M (+4% y/y), with improved margins and strong adjusted EBITDA, but top-line growth remains modest. VRSK maintains a healthy balance sheet with 2.4x debt/EBITDA and 8x interest coverage; liquidity and solvency are not concerns. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance, expects Q1 to be a trough, and anticipates federal contract resumption and normalized catastrophe activity to support growth.

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LONDON, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As UK insurers, brokers, and distributors face increasing pressure to control operating costs, improve customer engagement and bring new products to market faster, digital‑first and technology‑enabled insurance models are gaining traction. Zen Insurance enters the market at a time when speed, efficiency and genuine product choice are becoming critical for competitive differentiators for digital-first brands.

A joint effort from Applied, One Call, and Verisk brings a digitally enabled insurance product to market through simplified connectivity for insureds A joint effort from Applied, One Call, and Verisk brings a digitally enabled insurance product to market through simplified connectivity for insureds

New Verisk Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors enable conversational, natural-language interactions, provide contextual access to Verisk's trusted insurance analytics inside enterprise AI environments. Enables underwriting and claims professionals to access Verisk's regulatory-grade data within Claude, surfacing relevant insights and reducing manual tasks.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announced its trusted insurance analytics are now available in Claude, Anthropic's family of AI models, through standardized Verisk Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors. These connectors enable insurance and property restoration professionals to access insights conversationally within a secure, governed environment, and bring meaningful efficiency.