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Aon nears $17B deal to buy KKR's USI Insurance, WSJ reports

Created at 30 Aug · 5:07 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Aon Plc is reportedly close to an agreement to acquire USI Insurance Services from private equity firm KKR for approximately $17 billion, including debt. The deal could be announced as early as Monday if negotiations conclude successfully.

Key Numbers

$17 billiondeal value for USI Insurance Services acquisition

Who's Involved

Aon Plc
insurance brokerage nearing acquisition deal
USI Insurance Services
insurance brokerage being acquired
KKR
private equity firm selling USI Insurance Services
Aon nears $17B deal to buy KKR's USI Insurance, WSJ reports

↳ Why This Matters

The potential acquisition of USI Insurance Services by Aon would represent a significant consolidation within the insurance brokerage sector, potentially reshaping market dynamics and competitive landscapes.

Key facts

  • Aon Plc is in advanced talks to acquire USI Insurance Services.
  • The seller is private equity firm KKR.
  • The reported deal value is around $17 billion, inclusive of debt.
  • An announcement could be made as early as Monday if negotiations conclude successfully.

Aon Plc is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement to acquire USI Insurance Services from private equity firm KKR for approximately $17 billion, which includes debt. The Wall Street Journal reported the potential deal, citing sources familiar with the matter. If negotiations are successfully concluded, an announcement could be made as early as Monday. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

Frequently asked questions

Aon Plc is reportedly close to acquiring USI Insurance Services.

KKR, a private equity firm, is selling USI Insurance Services.

The deal is valued at approximately $17 billion, including debt.

The deal could be announced as early as Monday, provided negotiations are successfully concluded.

What Happens Next

01Potential announcement of the deal as early as Monday.
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How It Developed

Aon is nearing an agreement to acquire USI Insurance Services from KKR.
The deal is valued at approximately $17 billion, including debt.
The acquisition could be announced as early as Monday, pending successful negotiations.

Sources

T1
Aon close to acquiring USI Insurance from KKR in $17 billion deal, WSJ reportsReuters
T2
Aon Nears Deal to Buy Insurance Brokerage From KKR, WSJ Reportsbloomberg.com

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