Aon nears $17B deal to acquire USI Insurance Services from KKR, boosting midmarket business.

Aon nears $17B deal to acquire insurance broker USI from KKR, boosting midmarket reach and future earnings.

Aon is close to acquiring insurance brokerage USI from private equity firm KKR for about $17 billion including debt, potentially announcing the deal soon. USI specializes in risk management and employee benefits, generating around $3 billion in annua...