Datos Insights, a global data and advisory firm for financial services and insurance, has announced the acquisition of InsTech, a London-based insurance innovation community and advisory platform.
The strategic merger combines Datos’ technology and analytics strengths with InsTech’s network of senior insurance professionals and expertise in emerging insurance models.
The acquisition aims to unlock cross-market expansion for both firms, enhancing Datos’ footprint in the vital London Market and giving InsTech access to advanced analytics and a stronger presence in the US.
While the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the combination is described as a strategic move to better serve the globally interconnected insurance sector.
Datos Insights provides in-depth data, advisory, and analytics solutions to financial services and insurance firms worldwide, particularly in the US market. The company focuses on delivering strategic insights to insurance executives, helping them adapt to technological and regulatory changes.
InsTech, based in London, is known for its vibrant community of insurance professionals and thought leadership in innovative insurance practices. The firm focuses on risk rating methodologies, parametric insurance, and new forms of coverage, serving key decision makers including risk officers, underwriters, and COOs.
The partnership brings together complementary strengths. Datos’ strong relationships with US carriers and CIOs are balanced by InsTech’s broad global network, creating enhanced value for clients across regions. Both companies will explore further integration while maintaining operational continuity.
InsTech will retain its independent voice and community-led model during the transition. For Datos, the acquisition comes at a time of strong business momentum, following five consecutive quarters of growth, the launch of a Distinguished Fellows programme, and expanded research capabilities in India.
The acquisition is expected to close in August 2025, with both organisations maintaining their current operations and client services. Longer-term integration is anticipated as collaboration deepens between the two firms.
Datos Insights CEO Kavitha Venkita said, “InsTech has built an exceptional reputation as the trusted voice for practical insurance innovation, and their expertise in emerging risk methodologies and coverage forms complements our technology-focused advisory approach. This acquisition creates opportunities to connect our deep relationships with insurance CIOs with InsTech’s broader network of risk, underwriting, and operations leaders as we explore future collaboration possibilities.”
InsTech executive chairman and co-founder Robin Merttens said, “Becoming part of the Datos group is a natural next step for InsTech. We have been looking for a partner that can help us expand the range of services we provide to our community and bolster our capabilities in the US, and this deal delivers both. We look forward to introducing our community to our new partners and exploring the new opportunities to make them successful.”
InsTech CEO Matthew Grant said, “This partnership creates exciting opportunities to explore how our expertise in emerging risk methodologies and parametric insurance can work alongside Datos’ deep technology insights. We look forward to maintaining our independent approach while exploring how our combined capabilities might better serve insurance executives navigating an increasingly complex landscape.”
Datos Insights executive chair Wayne Mincey said, “Our robust M&A pipeline reflects the strong market demand for combining deep industry expertise with sophisticated data analytics. InsTech’s proven track record of building trusted relationships with insurance leaders, combined with our analytical capabilities, creates a powerful platform for helping clients make high-stakes decisions with confidence.”
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