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Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK) shifts CIO role as Daffan becomes advisor

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Verisk Analytics, Inc. reports that on July 27, 2026, it was determined that Nick Daffan will no longer serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective August 3, 2026. He will transition to the role of Strategic Advisor and serve in that capacity through the end of the year.

Current Chief Technology Officer Jeff Negrete will also serve as interim Chief Information Officer in addition to his present role. Mr. Daffan’s separation terms will be governed by Appendix A of the Verisk Analytics, Inc. Senior Executive Severance Benefits Plan, previously disclosed in a Form 8-K filed on April 5, 2022.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Determination date July 27, 2026 Date it was determined that Nick Daffan will no longer serve as EVP and CIO
Effective date of role change August 3, 2026 Date Nick Daffan’s service as EVP and CIO ends and transition begins
Exhibit number 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File embedded within the Inline XBRL document
Strategic Advisor regulatory
"Mr. Daffan will transition to the role of Strategic Advisor serving"
Senior Executive Severance Benefits Plan financial
"in accordance with Appendix A of the Verisk Analytics, Inc. Senior Executive Severance Benefits Plan"
interim Chief Information Officer regulatory
"Current Chief Technology Officer, Jeff Negrete, will serve as interim Chief Information Officer"

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FAQ

What executive leadership change did Verisk Analytics (VRSK) announce?
Verisk Analytics announced that Nick Daffan will cease serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer effective August 3, 2026. He will move into a Strategic Advisor role through year-end while CTO Jeff Negrete assumes interim CIO responsibilities.

When will Nick Daffan step down as EVP and CIO at Verisk Analytics (VRSK)?
Nick Daffan will step down as EVP and CIO effective August 3, 2026. The determination was made on July 27, 2026, and he will continue with the company as a Strategic Advisor through the end of the year.

What role will Nick Daffan have after leaving the CIO position at Verisk Analytics (VRSK)?
After leaving the CIO role, Nick Daffan will serve as a Strategic Advisor through the end of the year. This follows more than 20 years with Verisk, during which he led modernization of the company’s computing platform and infrastructure.

Who will serve as interim Chief Information Officer at Verisk Analytics (VRSK)?
Jeff Negrete, the current Chief Technology Officer, will serve as interim Chief Information Officer. He will take on CIO duties in addition to his existing CTO responsibilities following the effectiveness of Nick Daffan’s transition on August 3, 2026.

How are Nick Daffan’s separation terms determined at Verisk Analytics (VRSK)?
Nick Daffan’s separation terms will follow Appendix A of the Verisk Analytics, Inc. Senior Executive Severance Benefits Plan. This plan was previously disclosed in a Form 8-K filed on April 5, 2022 and governs senior executive severance benefits.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2026 (July 27, 2026)

 

 

VERISK ANALYTICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-34480   26-2994223
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		  

(Commission

File Number)

   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

545 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ   07310
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (201) 469-3000

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

  

Trading
Symbol(s)

  

Name of each exchange

where registered

Common Stock $.001 par value   VRSK   NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On July 27, 2026, it was determined that Nick Daffan will no longer serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (the “Company”) effective as of August 3, 2026. Mr. Daffan will transition to the role of Strategic Advisor serving through the end of the year.

In his more than 20 years with the Company, Mr. Daffan led the modernization of the Company’s computing platform – successfully migrating from the mainframe to cloud, strengthening the infrastructure supporting reliable delivery of client solutions and helping position the Company well for the next phase of AI innovation.

Current Chief Technology Officer, Jeff Negrete, will serve as interim Chief Information Officer in addition to his current role.

Mr. Daffan’s separation terms will be in accordance with Appendix A of the Verisk Analytics, Inc. Senior Executive Severance Benefits Plan (as disclosed on the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2022).

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
No.

   

Description

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    VERISK ANALYTICS, INC.
Date: July 28, 2026     By:  

/s/ Kathy Card Beckles

    Name:   Kathy Card Beckles
    Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

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