Verisk Taps Insurance Consulting Veteran to Lead Claims Solutions
Event summary
- Steven Kauderer named president of Verisk's Claims Solutions business effective February 9, 2026
- Kauderer brings 30+ years of insurance consulting experience from EY-Parthenon, McKinsey, Bain, and Oliver Wyman
- Elizabeth Mann transitions from interim Claims Solutions president role back to sole CFO position
- Kauderer reports directly to Verisk CEO Lee Shavel
The big picture
Verisk's appointment of a seasoned insurance consultant as claims chief signals intensified focus on digital claims transformation. The move comes as insurers increasingly demand AI-driven efficiency solutions. With $3.5B in annual revenue, Verisk's strategic positioning in the insurance analytics space will be tested by Kauderer's ability to bridge consulting expertise with product development.
What we're watching
- Strategic Reorientation
- How Kauderer's consulting background will reshape Verisk's claims technology roadmap
- Operational Integration
- The pace at which Kauderer can align Claims Solutions with Verisk's broader analytics platform
- Client Engagement
- Whether Kauderer can leverage his carrier relationships to drive Claims Solutions growth