Verisk Launches U.S. Data Center Exposure Database to Track AI-Driven Risk Concentrations
Event summary
- Verisk launched a U.S. Data Center Exposure Database on September 3, 2026, providing detailed risk data for 2,500+ facilities.
- The database includes building-level geocoding, structural details, and operational attributes to assess catastrophe risk.
- Global data center insurance premiums are projected to double from $10B in 2026 to $23B by 2030 due to AI infrastructure growth.
- The tool integrates with Verisk’s Synergy Studio and Touchstone platforms for underwriting and exposure management.
The big picture
The launch reflects the growing need for granular risk data as AI fuels demand for data center capacity, creating new concentrations of insured value. Verisk’s move positions it as a key player in helping insurers navigate the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure risks. The database addresses gaps in location data, which are critical for assessing catastrophe exposure and portfolio accumulations.
What we're watching
- Risk Concentration
- How the rapid expansion of data centers will affect insurers' ability to manage portfolio accumulations.
- Catastrophe Modeling
- Whether Verisk’s database will become the industry standard for assessing data center exposure.
- Market Demand
- The pace at which insurers and reinsurers adopt this tool to mitigate AI-driven infrastructure risks.
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