U.S. P&C Insurers Post Strong Underwriting Gains Through First Half of 2026; Line-Specific and Geographic Challenges Persist

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), the primary national trade association for home, auto and business insurers, today reported an estimated net underwriting gain of $31.7 billion for the U.S. property/casualty (P&C) insurance industry in the first half of 2026, up from the $11.6 billion underwriting gain recorded through midyear 2025, when industry results were significantly affected by catastrophe losses from the Los Angeles wildfires.

GlobeNewsWire • 11 hours ago

Top 25 High-Growth Dividend Stocks For September 2026

The September 2026 Top 25 High-Growth Dividend Stocks list targets quality companies trading below intrinsic value with strong long-term return potential. The list offers an average starting yield of 1.21%, appears 23% undervalued by dividend yield theory, and projects a 22.43% annualized long-term return. Stocks are grouped into Deep Value, Growth At A Price, and Balanced Opportunities, each bucket reflecting different valuation and growth profiles.

Seeking Alpha • 9 hours ago

Global Insured Catastrophe Losses Now Expected to Average $171 Billion Annually, Verisk Finds

Jersey City, N.J., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The catastrophe modeling business unit of Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading data analytics and technology provider to the global insurance industry, today released Verisk's 2026 Global Modeled Catastrophe Losses Report. The annual report calculates that the insurance industry should be prepared to withstand $171 billion in insured catastrophe losses on average in a given year, up $19 billion from a year ago, and the highest estimate Verisk has reported to date. The industry's loss benchmark increased even after a year with no U.S. hurricane landfalls for the first time in a decade, and it reflects continued growth in property values and insured values worldwide.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 1, 2026

Europe's Insured Losses Are Climbing as Catastrophes, Inflation and Construction Costs Combine, Verisk Finds

LONDON, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The catastrophe modelling business unit of Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading data analytics and technology provider to the global insurance industry, today released Verisk's 2026 Global Modelled Catastrophe Losses Report. The annual report calculates that the insurance industry should be prepared to withstand $171 billion in insured catastrophe losses on average in a given year, up $19 billion from a year ago, and the highest estimate Verisk has reported to date. The industry's loss benchmark increased even after a year with no U.S. hurricane landfalls for the first time in a decade, and it reflects continued growth in property values and insured values worldwide.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 1, 2026

Accuserve Solutions Appoints Maroun S. Mourad as an Independent Board Member

Veteran Insurance Executive Brings Carrier Relationships and Data Analytics Expertise  to Support Accuserve's Continued Growth and Its Mission to Simplify the Claims Experience DENVER, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accuserve Solutions (“Accuserve” or the “Company”), an independent managed repair services platform connecting insurance carriers, homeowners, and contractors, today announced the appointment of Maroun S.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 1, 2026

Subscription Revenues & AI Investments Aid VRSK Amid High Debt

Verisk Analytics leans on subscription growth, AI-driven innovation and shareholder returns, while high debt and rising personnel costs put pressure on flexibility.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 28, 2026

Verisk (VRSK) Down 4.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Verisk (VRSK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 28, 2026

Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy Q2 2026 Portfolio Review

Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy increased 9.73% (net of fees) compared to a 20.26% increase for the Russell 2500 Index. Shares of electrical product manufacturer Regal Rexnord rose in 2Q26 after reporting solid results on strong data center demand. Given the fundamental headwinds Wix.com is facing, we exited our position to deploy capital to more attractive opportunities.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 25, 2026

Why Verisk Analytics (VRSK) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 19, 2026

Is VRSK Worth Buying as Recurring Revenue Battles a Premium Valuation?

Verisk pairs strong recurring revenues and cash flow with premium valuation, rising debt costs and expense pressures that warrant investor selectivity.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 13, 2026