Verisk Analytics (VRSK) CIO receives new stock, RSUs and options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Verisk Analytics Chief Information Officer Nicholas Daffan reported multiple equity transactions in mid-January 2026. On January 14, he received 7,028 shares of common stock upon settlement of performance stock units granted on January 15, 2023 under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, and 2,835 shares were withheld at $223.69 per share to cover related tax liabilities. On January 15, he was granted 1,711 restricted stock units that vest in four equal annual installments, with 567 shares withheld at $222.05 per share to pay taxes on vesting of prior restricted stock. He was also granted a stock option for 7,850 shares at an exercise price of $222.05 per share, vesting in four equal annual installments and expiring on January 15, 2036. Following these transactions, he directly owned 59,674 shares of common stock and 7,850 stock options.

Insider Trade Summary

5 transactions reported

Mixed 5 txns

Insider Daffan Nicholas

Role Chief Information Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option	7,850	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,711	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	567	$222.05	$126K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	7,028	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,835	$223.69	$634K

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option — 7,850 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 60,241 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares of common stock issued upon settlement of performance stock units granted on January 15, 2023 under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the underlying performance stock unit award agreement that vested based on the level of achievement of the applicable relative TSR-based and ROIC-based performance conditions and satisfaction of the service condition. Payment of tax liability by withholding shares in connection with the vesting and settlement of performance stock units granted on January 15, 2023. These restricted stock units of Common Stock were granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Subject to the terms of the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the applicable award agreement thereunder, these restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of their grant date. Payment of tax liability by withholding shares in connection with the January 15, 2026 vesting of previously reported restricted stock grants. This stock option was granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Subject to the terms of the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the applicable award agreement thereunder, this stock option vests and becomes exercisable in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the stock option grant date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Daffan Nicholas

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O VERISK ANALYTICS, INC.

545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD

(Street)

JERSEY CITY NJ 07310

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Verisk Analytics, Inc. [ VRSK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Information Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/14/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/14/2026		A		7,028(1)	A	$0	61,365	D
Common Stock	01/14/2026		F		2,835(2)	D	$223.69	58,530	D
Common Stock	01/15/2026		A		1,711(3)	A	$0	60,241	D
Common Stock	01/15/2026		F		567(4)	D	$222.05	59,674	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option(5)	$222.05	01/15/2026		A		7,850		(6)	01/15/2036	Common Stock	7,850	$0	7,850	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock issued upon settlement of performance stock units granted on January 15, 2023 under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the underlying performance stock unit award agreement that vested based on the level of achievement of the applicable relative TSR-based and ROIC-based performance conditions and satisfaction of the service condition.

2. Payment of tax liability by withholding shares in connection with the vesting and settlement of performance stock units granted on January 15, 2023.

3. These restricted stock units of Common Stock were granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Subject to the terms of the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the applicable award agreement thereunder, these restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of their grant date.

4. Payment of tax liability by withholding shares in connection with the January 15, 2026 vesting of previously reported restricted stock grants.

5. This stock option was granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

6. Subject to the terms of the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the applicable award agreement thereunder, this stock option vests and becomes exercisable in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the stock option grant date.

	/s/ Kathy Card Beckles, Attorney-in-fact	01/23/2026
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FAQ

What insider activity did Verisk Analytics (VRSK) report for Nicholas Daffan?

The filing shows that Chief Information Officer Nicholas Daffan received performance-based shares, new restricted stock units, and a stock option grant, and had shares withheld to cover tax liabilities related to vesting equity awards.

How many Verisk (VRSK) shares did Nicholas Daffan receive from performance stock units?

He received 7,028 shares of common stock on January 14, 2026, issued upon settlement of performance stock units granted on January 15, 2023 under Verisk’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the Verisk CIO in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a grant of 1,711 restricted stock units on January 15, 2026. These units vest in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the equity plan and award agreement.

What stock option grant did Nicholas Daffan receive from Verisk Analytics (VRSK)?

He received a stock option for 7,850 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $222.05 per share. The option was granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, vests in four equal annual installments, and expires on January 15, 2036.

Why were some Verisk (VRSK) shares withheld in Nicholas Daffan’s Form 4?

The filing explains that 2,835 shares on January 14, 2026 and 567 shares on January 15, 2026 were withheld to pay tax liabilities arising from the vesting and settlement of performance stock units and previously reported restricted stock grants.

How many Verisk Analytics (VRSK) shares does Nicholas Daffan own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Nicholas Daffan directly owned 59,674 shares of Verisk common stock, in addition to 7,850 stock options reported as beneficially owned.