Scott G. Stephenson was the CEO of Verisk Analytics, Inc. from April 2013 until his retirement in May 2022. He started off as Chief Operating Officer in 2008, showing early leadership in the company's operations. Scott has a long history...

Scott G. Stephenson was the CEO of Verisk Analytics, Inc. from April 2013 until his retirement in May 2022. He started off as Chief Operating Officer in 2008, showing early leadership in the company's operations. Scott has a long history with the company, having joined Verisk in 2001 and leading major segments before rising to the top. His career includes time at Silver Lake Partners, a tech-focused private equity firm, and being a senior partner at The Boston Consulting Group. His approach has emphasized revenue growth and EBITDA, aligning closely with shareholder interests. In 2022, his total compensation was about $11.5 million, mainly from stock vesting as he retired and did not receive a bonus during his final year. Scott's stock holdings fluctuated greatly throughout his tenure, peaking around $197.85 million in May 2022, but dropped to about $1 million after leaving his CEO role. His strategic decisions have shaped Verisk into a strong player in the analytics industry, laying a foundation for future growth.

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Scott G. Stephenson

Ex-CEO of Verisk Analytics, Inc.

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1967 - 58 years ago

CEO of Verisk Analytics, Inc. for

9 years 1 month (Apr 2013 - May 2022)

Previous Experience

Chief Operating Officer since June 2008, Executive Vice President from 2002 to 2008, President of Intego Solutions from 2001 to 2002, Partner at The Boston Consulting Group from 1989 to 1999.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Scott G. Stephenson

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Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr.

CEO of Moody's

2021 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$900.00K

Bonus

$2.21M

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$89.53M

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Scott D. Farmer

CEO of Cintas

2022 Compensation

Stock

$4.77M

Salary

$500.00K

Bonus

$850.00K

Other

$338.77K

Total Holdings

$11.16B

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Kevin P. Clark

CEO of Aptiv

2019 Compensation

Stock

$19.78M

Salary

$1.42M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$268.27K

Total Holdings

$70.14M

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Daniel S. Glaser

CEO of Marsh & McLennan Companies

2023 Compensation

Stock

$5.78M

Salary

$1.40M

Bonus

$6.00M

Other

$329.85K

Total Holdings

$36.36M

Holdings

See how much did Scott G. Stephenson make over time.

During his time at Verisk, Scott G. Stephenson's stock holdings varied significantly. In May 2022, just before his retirement, these holdings reached a high of approximately $197.85 million. However, this amount dropped dramatically to around $1 million shortly after he...

During his time at Verisk, Scott G. Stephenson's stock holdings varied significantly. In May 2022, just before his retirement, these holdings reached a high of approximately $197.85 million. However, this amount dropped dramatically to around $1 million shortly after he stepped down. The fluctuations indicate how closely tied his wealth was to being CEO, showing a mix of wealth accumulation tied to stock performance and the recent drop-off post-retirement, demonstrating the volatility inherent in executive stock holdings.

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Total Stock Sold

$343.41M

VRSK

$343.41M

3,913,150 VRSK shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Scott G. Stephenson didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra VRSK3,913,150 shares worth $575.90M.
This is 67.7% and $232.49M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

VRSK

526,900 shares

VRSK

Recent Charitable Transactions

VRSK

30,000 shares

VRSK

Dec 11, 2020

Charity

VRSK

244,000 shares

VRSK

Apr 1, 2020

Charity

VRSK

12,900 shares

VRSK

Dec 4, 2019

Charity

VRSK

110,000 shares

VRSK

Dec 29, 2015

Charity

VRSK

130,000 shares

VRSK

Nov 13, 2012

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Scott G. Stephenson.

VRSK

$28.79M

VRSK at $169.17/share

May 18, 2022

Sale

VRSK

$58.77M

VRSK at $175.16/share

May 11, 2022

Sale

VRSK

10,598 shares

VRSK

Jan 15, 2022

Received

VRSK

27,811 shares

VRSK

Jan 10, 2022

Received

VRSK

$13.40M

VRSK at $224.97/share

Dec 10, 2021

Sale

VRSK

$27.67M

VRSK at $223.92/share

Dec 6, 2021

Sale

VRSK

$14.13M

VRSK at $212.46/share

Nov 3, 2021

Sale

VRSK

$13.80M

VRSK at $207.56/share

Oct 27, 2021

Sale

VRSK

13,814 shares

VRSK

Jan 15, 2021

Received

VRSK

39,610 shares

VRSK

Jan 8, 2021

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Scott G. Stephenson make over time.

In 2022, Scott G. Stephenson's total compensation was reported at $11,539,051. This amount comprised a substantial sum from stock vesting significantly tied to his prior stock options as he retired. He earned a $900,000 salary that year, but interestingly did not collect any bonuses due to his retirement around the mid-year. This compensation structure reflects a pay-for-performance philosophy, aligning him with company success, especially during his leadership years. Over the years leading up to his departure, his compensation often included large equity grants, highlighting how stock performance can impact total earnings in executive roles. His compensation showed a significant growth trajectory, from over $5 million in earlier years to his peak as CEO, illustrating the high stakes at the top of corporate America.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$7.92M

Salary

$900.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract and retain highly skilled employees critical to the Company’s business objectives and to create value for shareholders, with a focus on pay-for-performance culture.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Mr. Stephenson did not receive a 2022 STI award as he retired as CEO on May 25, 2022.

Other

$139.04K

Board Justification

This amount includes a 401(k) Savings Plan matching contribution.

Restricted Stock

$6.88M(37.34K Restricted Stock)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2022 include restricted stock awards that were granted prior to 2022 and vested upon retirement.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation included organic constant currency revenue growth and organic constant currency adjusted EBITDA growth.

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