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Exposure Data Validation Reference
Verisk provides a public reference to support the validation of exposure data in Verisk Synergy Studio.
Reference: exposure data
Construction and occupancy class codes
The construction and occupancy class codes that you assign to each exposure have an impact on Verisk Synergy Studio analysis results.
Occupancy class codes
Occupancy class codes define the type of activity carried out in the risks included in a record.
Occupancy class codes by country/region
Verisk Synergy Studio support for occupancy classes varies by country/region as well as by model.
Mexico occupancy class codes
Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for Mexico.

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UNICEDE is managed and maintained by Verisk and is a globally accepted industry data format to standardize insurance data exchange. The format is used by primary insurers, reinsurers, and reinsurance intermediaries.
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UNICEDE/2 information enables primary insurers and their treaty reinsurers to exchange aggregate sums insured, risk count, payroll and premium data in a format that you can import easily.
Exposure Data Validation Reference
Verisk provides a public reference to support the validation of exposure data in Verisk Synergy Studio.
- What's new
  The Verisk Synergy Studio Exposure Data Validation Reference includes support for updated models and enhancements.
- Revision history
  Summary of the change history for the exposure data validation reference.
- Exposure Data Validation Reference
  The validation reference will help you maximize your success when importing and adding exposure data into Verisk Synergy Studio.
- Reference: exposure data
  - Financial terms
    When working with policy terms in Verisk Synergy Studio, it is important to understand the financial terms that are supported and the combinations of the financial terms that are valid for running detailed loss analyses.
  - Currency codes
    Currency codes that Verisk Synergy Studio supports during import.
  - Peril codes
    Perils affect risks and losses associated with Verisk Synergy Studio exposures.
  - ISO country codes
    Verisk Synergy Studio supports ISO 2-character country codes.
  - CRESTA and area codes
    CRESTA and area codes supported by Verisk Synergy Studio.
  - Construction and occupancy class codes
    The construction and occupancy class codes that you assign to each exposure have an impact on Verisk Synergy Studio analysis results.
    - Unknown construction / unknown occupancy combinations
      Construction and occupancy codes that you can use to represent cases in which the construction class and/or unknown occupancy type is unknown.
    - Behavior for invalid construction / occupancy class codes
      This topic describes how Verisk Synergy Studio handles import of invalid construction / occupancy class codes.
    - Construction class codes
      Construction class codes help determine the vulnerability of risks to various perils.
    - Occupancy class codes
      Occupancy class codes define the type of activity carried out in the risks included in a record.
      - Occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the following occupancy class codes.
      - Occupancy class codes by country/region
        Verisk Synergy Studio support for occupancy classes varies by country/region as well as by model.
        United States and Canada occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for the United States and Canada.
        Mexico occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for Mexico.
        Gulf of Mexico occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for the Gulf of Mexico.
        Caribbean occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for the Caribbean.
        Central America occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for Central America.
        South America occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for South America.
        Europe occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for Europe.
        India occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for India.
        Japan occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for Japan.
        China occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for China.
        Southeast Asia occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for Southeast Asia.
        South Korea occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for South Korea.
        Australia and New Zealand occupancy class codes
        Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for Australia and New Zealand.

Mexico occupancy class codes

Verisk Synergy Studio supports the occupancy codes listed in this topic for Mexico.

For information about supported codes and limitations for specific models, refer to the model documentation that is available on the Client Portal (login required).


Category	Occupancy code	Occupancy class
Unknown	300	Unknown
Residential	301	General Residential
	302	Permanent Dwelling: Single Family
	303	Permanent Dwelling: Multi Family
	304	Temporary Lodging
	305	Group Institutional Housing
	306	Apartments/Condominiums
Commercial	311	General Commercial
	312	Retail Trade
	313	Wholesale Trade
	314	Personal and Repair Services
	315	Professional, Technical, and Business Services
	316	Health Care Services
	317	Entertainment and Recreation
	318	Parking
Industrial	321	General Industrial
	322	Heavy Fabrication and Assembly
	323	Light Fabrication and Assembly
	324	Food and Drug Processing
	325	Chemical Processing
	326	Metal and Minerals Processing
	327	High Technology
	328	Construction
	329	Petroleum
	330	Mining
Restaurants	331	Restaurants
Public	341	Religion and Non-Profit
	342	Churches
	343	Government - General Services
	344	Government - Emergency Services
Education	345	Universities, Colleges, and Technical Schools
Transportation	351	Highway
	352	Railroad
	353	Air
	354	Sea and Inland Waterways
Utilities	361	Electrical Utilities
	362	Water Utilities
	363	Sanitary Sewer
	364	Natural Gas
	365	Telephone and Telegraph
Miscellaneous	371	Communication
	372	Flood Control
	373	Agriculture