Datos Insights Acquires InsTech to Boost Insurance Innovation
Deal News | Aug 13, 2025 | Burges Salmon
In a strategic move, Datos Insights, a leading global provider of data and advisory solutions to the financial services and insurance industries, has acquired InsTech, a London-based community and advisory firm known for its innovation in the insurance sector. This acquisition significantly enhances Datos Insights' presence in the London Market, merging its analytics prowess with InsTech's extensive network of senior executives and its reputation for practical innovation. Burges Salmon, known for its impressive Corporate and M&A practice, advised Datos Insights on the transaction with partner Dominic Davis and associate Tom Curnow playing crucial roles. This deal not only strengthens Datos Insights' operations in the UK but also offers InsTech access to Datos' extensive connections in the US market, reflecting the increasingly global nature of insurance markets and the strategic importance of the London Market.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Insurance
- Legal Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – InsTech is a London-based firm, thereby locating part of the transaction in the UK.
- United States – Datos Insights has a strong presence in the US market, indicating cross-market capabilities.
Industry
- Financial Services – Datos Insights provides data and advisory solutions, indicating its involvement in the financial services industry.
- Insurance – The acquisition of InsTech, a prominent player in the insurance innovation sector, highlights the insurance industry focus.
- Legal Services – Burges Salmon's advisory role in the acquisition showcases the relevance of legal services.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datos Insights | Bidding Company | Company | A global provider of data and advisory solutions to the financial services and insurance industries. |
| InsTech | Target company | Company | A London-based insurance innovation community and advisory firm. |
| Burges Salmon | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Datos Insights on the legal aspects of the acquisition. |
| Dominic Davis | Partner | People | Partner at Burges Salmon who led the advisory team. |
| Tom Curnow | Associate | People | Associate at Burges Salmon who was part of the advisory team. |