Datos Insights, a leading global provider of data and advisory solutions to the financial services and insurance industries, has 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.