Verisk Analytics (VRSK) 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

EXHIBIT 12.1

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

The following table sets forth our ratios of earnings to fixed charges for the periods indicated. The ratios have been calculated based upon earnings from continuing operations before fixed charges and taxes on income. Fixed charges include interest and an estimate of the portion of minimum rentals that represents interest.

	Six months Ended June 30, 2012		For the Fiscal Years Ended December 31,
			2011		2010		2009		2008		2007
	(in thousands, except for ratios)
Earnings:
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	244,162	$	460,421	$	406,650	$	264,605	$	278,899	$	258,147
Fixed charges		44,470		73,879		51,437		51,243		46,130		36,747
Total earnings available for fixed charges	$	288,632	$	534,300	$	458,087	$	315,848	$	325,029	$	294,894
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense	$	33,762	$	53,847	$	34,664	$	35,265	$	31,316	$	22,928
Interest factor in rental expense (1)		10,708		20,032		16,773		15,978		14,814		13,819
Total fixed charges	$	44,470	$	73,879	$	51,437	$	51,243	$	46,130	$	36,747
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges		6.5x		7.2x		8.9x		6.2x		7.0x		8.0x

(1) The estimate of interest within rental expense is estimated to be one-third of rental expense.