Dr. Park Williams<\/strong> is an associate professor in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Park is a hydroclimatologist whose research aims to understand the causes and consequences of hydrological extremes such as drought. His expertise is in the causes and consequences of drought and how this has transformed the American West as temperatures rise and how we should adapt to a future of more frequent droughts and dangerous wildfires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u201cAt Verisk, we have long engaged with leading scientists and engineers, often alongside customers, to ensure the solutions we create reflect the latest science, freshest perspectives and cutting-edge technologies,\u201d said Mark Anquillare, COO and group president, Verisk. \u201cClients across a wide range of industries that need to understand and manage risk from weather, climate, and environmental perils rely on Verisk for analytic insights and science-based solutions to help assess and mitigate the complex risks associated with a changing climate. We\u2019re fortunate to have the benefit of the council members\u2019 expertise to support this important work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Verisk scientists, product developers and engineers enable global customers from the insurance industry to governmental agencies to Fortune 100 companies to better understand, anticipate, manage and react to weather- and climate-related risk. The company develops unique data sets, models and operational expertise in forecasting and observational systems, a wide range of indices, global climate models, weather and risk analysis and more. The Verisk Climate Advisory Council will help address customers\u2019 unique needs to tackle this significant global issue. Verisk\u2019s deep industry expertise, combined with research-backed insight from these highly respected scientists, will inform the company\u2019s decision-making for products and services related to resilience and sustainability.<\/p>\n
\u201cVerisk has developed leading extreme event models for addressing risk and continued collaboration with outside experts is critical to maintaining this position in the market,\u201d said Bill Churney, president of Extreme Event Solutions at Verisk. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to begin working with the council members, and we\u2019re confident that with their feedback we will not only build more sophisticated solutions that reflect our best understanding of the future climate but also offer enhanced value to help our clients better address this critical issue facing society.\u201d<\/p>\n
About Verisk <\/strong><\/p>\nVerisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides predictive analytics and decision-support solutions to customers in the insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services industries. More than 70 percent of the FORTUNE 100 relies on the company\u2019s advanced technologies to manage risks, make better decisions and improve operating efficiency. The company\u2019s analytic solutions address insurance underwriting and claims, fraud, regulatory compliance, natural resources, catastrophes, economic forecasting, geopolitical risks, as well as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the company continues to make the world better, safer and stronger, and fosters an inclusive and diverse culture<\/a> where all team members feel they belong. With more than 100 offices in nearly 35 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work<\/a>. For more: Verisk.com<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n