| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 02, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001442145 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 02, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VERISK ANALYTICS, INC. |
| Entity File Number | 001-34480 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-2994223 |
| 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 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock $.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | VRSK |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
