Emerging Issues Data Analyst

ISO, a Verisk business, has been a leading source of information about property/casualty insurance risk since 1971. For a broad spectrum of commercial and personal lines of insurance, ISO provides statistical, actuarial, underwriting, and claims information and analytics; compliance and fraud identification tools; policy language; information about specific locations; and technical services. ISO serves insurers, reinsurers, agents and brokers, insurance regulators, risk managers, and other participants in the property/casualty insurance marketplace. To learn more about ISO please visit us at:  www.verisk.com/iso. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!   

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.     

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.    

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.    

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.     

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.   

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career.  We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.  

What are the emerging risks that keep the P/C insurance and risk management industry up at night?  Identifying such risks, reporting on them in an efficient and timely manner is one of the key mission critical goals of the ISO Emerging Issues team.  From technology to health to energy to cybersecurity to the environment, with our suite of services we help the industry keep up with evolving risks that their businesses may face. (For examples of topics, see our public intro page here: https://www.verisk.com/insurance/products/iso-emerging-issues/ ) 

With this new role, we would like to do more for our customers.  The team would like to develop new emerging issues products leveraging data and analytics. 

Your Role on the Team 

As the ISO Emerging Product Development Data Analyst you will identify relevant data from both public, third-party, and internal proprietary sources. 

Once identified, you will explore the many possible ways to leverage data and combinations of data to glean new emerging issues insights for our engaged customer base. 

You mission will include the following: 

• Mine information data sources and streams that include white papers, government reports, scientific studies, news articles and social media posts for relevant trends. 

• Develop and maintain information data visualizations that convey trend insights to customers. 

• Identify correlations among available datasets, proxies for risk and indicators of exposure.  

• Develop and maintain internal and customer-facing data dashboards. 

• Analyze internal data to identify where emerging issues data may provide value. 

• Create new datasets to support the product development of data tools for customers. 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. 

• Has an understanding of insurance and risk management. 

• Active pursuit of CPCU and/or Actuarial designation or other insurance education preferred. 

• Has the ability to implement data mining techniques on large data sets. 

• Has the ability to innovate with multiple data sets. 

• Proficiency in the use of database programs preferred. 

• Has business analytical skills. 

• Can think creatively and critically. 

• Can articulate and write research findings in an intelligible manner. 

• Can convey technical findings in a non-technical way. 

• Proficiency with data visualization tools preferred. 

• Can design, develop, implement and maintain a database and manage data analysis efforts. 

• Can use tools and technologies to analyze both structured and unstructured data. 

• Can work independently and with a team. 

• Can work with changing timeframes and priorities. 

• Has interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task. 

• Pays attention to detail. 

• Has project management skills. 

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