Global data analytics provider Verisk has named Tim Rayner (pictured) as president of its Specialty Business Solutions group (formerly Sequel), effective immediately.

Rayner is an industry veteran with more than two decades of experience. He most recently served as chief experience officer at Specialty Business Solutions, where he played an active role in the acquisition and integration of Whitespace and Ignite, which enhanced the company’s capabilities and position in the market.

“Those of us who work closely with Tim have been impressed by his customer focus, leadership acumen, and his vision for the future of insurance,” said Verisk president and COO Mark Anquillare. “Verisk Specialty Business Solutions occupies a coveted position in the marketplace, and Tim is the right leader to accelerate the business’ momentum.”

Verisk and Specialty Business Solutions have been named the two most trusted brands in the London insurtech market. Verisk Specialty Business Solutions’ most recent initiative, Sequel Hub, standardises messaging and automatically interprets and routes messages between brokers, carriers, delegated authorities, and market systems, bringing ground-breaking efficiency to distribution workflows.