01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 28, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) reported in a Form 8-K filed July 28, 2026 that Nick Daffan will no longer serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective August 3, 2026.
The determination was made on July 27, 2026. Mr. Daffan will then transition to the role of Strategic Advisor through the end of the year. The filing credits Mr. Daffan, who had more than 20 years with the Company, with leading the modernization of its computing platform, including the migration from mainframe to cloud, and with helping position the Company for the next phase of AI innovation.
Jeff Negrete, the current Chief Technology Officer, will serve as interim Chief Information Officer in addition to his existing role. Mr. Daffan's separation terms will follow Appendix A of the Verisk Analytics, Inc. Senior Executive Severance Benefits Plan, which the Company previously disclosed in an 8-K filed April 5, 2022. The filing's only other item is a Cover Page Interactive Data File exhibit.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Nick Daffan's departure as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer is effective August 3, 2026.
- Mr. Daffan transitions to the role of Strategic Advisor, serving through the end of 2026.
- Jeff Negrete, Chief Technology Officer, will serve as interim Chief Information Officer while keeping his current role.
- The determination of Mr. Daffan's departure was made on July 27, 2026.
- Mr. Daffan is credited with leading the migration of the Company's computing platform from mainframe to cloud and with supporting AI innovation.
- Separation terms follow Appendix A of the Senior Executive Severance Benefits Plan, as previously disclosed in an April 5, 2022 8-K.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leaving Verisk Analytics and in what role?
Nick Daffan, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, will no longer serve in that role effective August 3, 2026.
What is Mr. Daffan's new role?
He will transition to the role of Strategic Advisor, serving through the end of 2026.
Who will oversee the Chief Information Officer function in the interim?
Jeff Negrete, the current Chief Technology Officer, will serve as interim Chief Information Officer in addition to his current responsibilities.
How will Mr. Daffan's separation be handled?
His separation terms will be in accordance with Appendix A of the Verisk Analytics Senior Executive Severance Benefits Plan, which the Company disclosed in an 8-K filed April 5, 2022.
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