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Aon to acquire rival insurance broker USI in $17 billion deal

⚡ Markets: Major consolidation in the insurance brokerage sector. Bullish for Aon (AON) if synergies are realized. KKR, as the seller, nets a large return.AON

Global professional services firm Aon has agreed to acquire rival insurance brokerage USI for $17 billion from its private equity owner KKR. The deal marks a significant consolidation within the insurance brokerage industry.

West MSM 1Financial press 22 countries
3 sources across the spectrum
Financial pressCNBC — Aon CEO says insurance broker seeks to build 'premiere middle market platform' with purchase of rival USI
Financial pressFinancial Times — KKR to net giant windfall from $17bn sale of USI to Aon
West MSMReuters — Aon strikes $17 billion deal for rival USI as insurance consolidation accelerates
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