| Cover | Jan. 21, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 21, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-34480 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VERISK ANALYTICS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001442145 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-2994223 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 545 Washington Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Jersey City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07310 |
| City Area Code | 201 |
| Local Phone Number | 469-3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock $.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | VRSK |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
