A&O Shearman advises USI management team in acquisition of USI Insurance Services

A&O Shearman advises USI management team in acquisition of USI Insurance Services
Published Date
Aug 31, 2026
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John CannonPartner, New York
Eric ShiAssociate, New York
A&O Shearman advised the management team of USI Insurance Services in connection with Aon's approximately USD17 billion acquisition of the company from KKR and other shareholders. USI is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm serving businesses and individuals across the United States.

“Our relationship with USI's management team spans nearly 20 years and multiple transformative transactions. It was especially rewarding to support them on this latest milestone, and we are grateful for the trust they have placed in us throughout the company's evolution,”

John Cannon, global co-head of Compensation, Employment and Governance at A&O Shearman.

The A&O Shearman team advising the management team was led by John Cannon and included associate Eric Shi.

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