Datos Insights, a leading global provider of data and advisory solutions to the financial services and insurance industries, today announced the acquisition of InsTech, the prominent London-based insurance innovation community and advisory firm. The strategic combination brings together Datos’ deep practitioner expertise and sophisticated data and analytics capabilities with InsTech’s established network of senior insurance executives and extensive experience in emerging technologies and risk methodologies.

The acquisition enables significant cross-market expansion for both organizations, with Datos strengthening its presence in the critical London Market that both serves and supports US carriers, while InsTech will benefit from enhanced analytical capabilities and expanded reach, leveraging Datos’ deep roots within the US market. The combination is particularly strategic given the interconnected nature of global insurance markets and the London Market’s pivotal role in international coverage.

Complementary Expertise Creates Future Opportunities for Insurance Decision Makers

The acquisition brings together Datos’ deep technology expertise and established relationships with US carriers with InsTech’s broad network spanning key insurance decision makers including Risk, Underwriting, and Chief Operating Officers across global markets. This combination delivers enhanced capabilities to better serve the diverse stakeholder groups driving insurance transformation.

InsTech’s particular strength in emerging technologies, innovative risk rating methodologies, and new coverage forms—including parametric insurance—complements Datos’ comprehensive technology advisory capabilities. Both firms have built strong reputations for understanding complex solutions landscapes and helping institutional clients make informed decisions about capabilities, technologies, and new business models.

“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,” said Kavitha Venkita, CEO of Datos Insights. “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.”

The acquisition creates the potential for enhanced collaboration while ensuring continuity of service for existing clients. InsTech will maintain its community-focused approach and operational independence in the near term, with both organizations exploring expanded integration as they build on their complementary strengths.

Strengthening Cross-Market Capabilities

For InsTech, the acquisition accelerates its ability to serve the interconnected global insurance ecosystem while maintaining its independent voice and community-led approach. The London Market’s central role in international insurance—particularly its relationships with US carriers—makes this combination strategically valuable for clients navigating complex, cross-border insurance challenges.

“Becoming part of the Datos group is a natural next step for InsTech,” said Robin Merttens, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of 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.”

Matthew Grant, InsTech CEO, added: “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.”

Strengthening Market Position Amid Strong Momentum

The acquisition comes as Datos Insights continues its strong growth trajectory, having completed five consecutive quarters of top-line growth and recently launched its Distinguished Fellows program and expanded research capabilities in India. The InsTech acquisition further positions the firm to capitalize on increasing demand for specialized insurance expertise as the industry navigates digital transformation, regulatory evolution, and emerging risk landscapes.

“Our robust M&A pipeline reflects the strong market demand for combining deep industry expertise with sophisticated data analytics,” said Wayne Mincey, Executive Chair of Datos Insights. “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.”

The acquisition is expected to close in August 2025, with InsTech continuing to operate independently under its established brand while exploring opportunities for future collaboration and enhanced service capabilities. Both organizations will maintain their current operating procedures and client relationships during the transition period.