COLOGNE, 15 July 2026 - Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced the appointment of Michael Rodenberg as Managing Director of Verisk Claims Solutions Germany. The appointment reflects Verisk's commitment to expanding its integrated claims capabilities across Europe and strengthening its support for the German insurance market.
Effective 15 July 2026, Rodenberg will assume responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of Verisk Claims Solutions in Germany, in addition to his current role as Managing Director of Verisk Property Claims Solutions in Germany.
Rodenberg has led Verisk Property claims solutions in Germany since 2023 and brings more than 20 years of experience in insurance and related industries, with deep expertise across motor, property, and bodily injury claims, as well as a strong track record in digitalisation, process optimisation, and automation.
In this expanded role, Rodenberg will have oversight over all Verisk's claims solutions businesses in Germany including Verisk Med, which is led by Verena Klumb, and Verisk Motor, which is led by Sebastian Hoefner.
"Germany is one of our most important claims markets in Europe, and closer alignment under unified leadership allows us to better connect our capabilities across motor, property, and bodily injury claims and help insurers address key industry challenges-from inefficient processes to talent shortages and growing cost pressures," said Samer Abou Jaoude, Managing Director for Verisk Claims Solutions in Europe. "This next phase builds on the successful integration of our claims businesses and positions us to better serve insurers with more connected, AI- and data-driven solutions."
Rodenberg said, "Over the past several years, we've brought together strong capabilities across our claims businesses in Germany. Our focus going forward will be on increasing innovation, creating new connections that create value for our clients, and leveraging AI to simplify client workflows and helping them create greater experiences for their policyholders."
Verisk supports more than 500,000 claims annually in Germany and works with many of the country's largest insurers. Its solutions combine data, technology, and expert services to help insurers improve accuracy, reduce costs, and deliver better customer experiences.