JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To address the ever-
evolving needs of claims organizations and to continue delivering cutting-edge
solutions and value, Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and
technology provider, has formed the Verisk Claims Advisory Board. Comprised of a
group of former chief claims officers across the insurance industry, the Board
will advise Verisk's Claims Solutions on its innovation roadmap to ensure the
company is enriching the claims ecosystem by continuing to streamline client
workflows, improve claims management and support superior customer experiences.
The wealth of industry experience from the experts on this Board will help
Verisk drive the industry forward with the latest in thought leadership and
industry-leading products and solutions.
The Verisk Claims Advisory Board is comprised of the following experts:
? Eric Brandt (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbrandtexec/) - Eric Brandt has
more than 30 years' experience leading technology and operations across
consumer, commercial, and group benefits lines of business. He has held C-Suite
roles at insure-techs, niche specialty casualty firms, and Fortune 100
companies. His current role is President, Second Horizon Solutions, LLC where he
is focused on advisory, consultancy and working with nonprofits.
? Darla Finchum (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darla-finchum-09354a13/) - After
spending her entire career in the Property and Casualty industry, Darla Finchum
is currently working as an independent consultant and advisor to the industry
focusing on insure-tech companies. Finchum also spends time providing executive
coaching to young professionals. Prior to her current consulting and coaching
role, Finchum was Head of the Integration Management Office for Farmers Group,
Inc.
? Grace Hanson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-hanson/) - Grace Hanson has
deep experience in the C-suite with start-up insurers, insure-techs and legacy
carriers spanning multiple commercial and personal product lines in the U.S.,
Bermuda, London and global markets. Hanson has held multiple senior claims
executive roles where she embedded digital technology and transformed claims
operations leveraging data and analytics including, Hippo Analytics' first Chief
Claims Officer, Global CCO for Hiscox Plc and CCO of Homesite.
? Ken Rosen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-rosen-02158b117/) - Ken Rosen
is the president & founder of Rosen Consulting Solutions, LLC, an organization
focused on the Property & Casualty insurance vertical. Rosen is focused on
advising senior leaders of companies that support the P&C industry to better
serve customers while driving efficiencies and growing revenue. Previously,
Rosen served as the Chief Claims Officer of USAA as well as the Executive Vice
President and Chief Claims Officer of the Allstate Corporation with full
operating and financial responsibility for the company's P&C auto and property
claims organization.
? Mike Sieger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-sieger-1b378515/) - Mike Sieger
brings to the council extensive experience and leadership in the automotive
insurance industry from over three decades with Progressive Insurance. Sieger
possesses strong public company executive management experience, as well as
significant strategic planning and operational experience. Sieger retired from
Progressive in January 2022, where he served as its Claims President since 2015
and currently serves on several Boards.
"At Verisk, we value learning and collaboration as important and effective ways
to continue moving the industry forward through value co-creation with customer
and ecosystem partners," said Maroun Mourad, president, Verisk Claims Solutions.
"We are excited to begin our work with the Verisk Claims Advisory Board and are
confident that through their partnership and ongoing guidance, we will continue
to deliver innovative and impactful value-adding solutions that will help meet
the ever-changing needs of our clients throughout the entire claims ecosystem."
Verisk is a leading source of information about insurance risk. It draws upon
vast experience in data management and expertise in predictive modeling and
develops practical tools that integrate into customers' workflow to streamline
end-to-end claims management, improve claims outcomes, and fight fraud with
tools, analytics, and proprietary databases.
About Verisk
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology
partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen
operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and
make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, extreme
events, ESG and political issues. Through advanced data analytics, software,
scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global
resilience for individuals, communities and businesses. With teams across more
than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to
Work (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1288593) and fosters an
inclusive culture (https://www.verisk.com/about/inclusion-diversity-belonging/)
where all team members feel they belong. For more, visit Verisk.com
(http://www.verisk.com) and the Verisk Newsroom
(http://www.verisk.com/newsroom).
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