Aon CEO says insurance broker seeks to build 'premiere middle market platform' with purchase of rival USI
Aon is acquiring USI Insurance Services for $17 billion, marking a significant move in the insurance brokerage sector.
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Who reported it (8)
- Aon Announces $17 Billion Cash Acquisition of USI Advantage Corp. Kalkine Media · 9h ago
- Simpson Thacher, Cravath Lead Aon’s $17 Billion USI Buy From KKR Bloomberg Law News · 9h ago
- Aon outlook cut to negative by S&P Global on USI deal debt Investing.com · 9h ago
- Aon: Remaining Cautious Amid USI Acquisition (NYSE:AON) Seeking Alpha · 9h ago
- KKR is the rare private equity firm that bets on itself Financial Times · 9h ago
- KKR To Sell USI to Aon plc in $17 Billion Transaction Business Wire · 9h ago
- Aon Agrees to Buy USI Insurance From KKR in $17 Billion Deal Bloomberg.com · 9h ago
- Aon paying $17 billion for insurance brokerage USI Axios · 9h ago
The story so far
$17 billion is the price Aon will pay to acquire USI Insurance Services from KKR. The deal is part of Aon's strategy to build a 'premiere middle market platform'.
The acquisition is notable for its size and the fact that it involves a private equity firm, KKR, selling one of its own portfolio companies. KKR is known for its investments in companies it manages itself.
The Financial Times notes that KKR's approach to investing in its own managed companies is unusual among private equity firms.
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The obvious questions
Who is selling USI Insurance Services?
KKR is selling USI Insurance Services.
How much is Aon paying for USI Insurance Services?
Aon is paying $17 billion for USI Insurance Services.
When is the acquisition expected to close?
The acquisition is expected to close in 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
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