Aon Nears Deal to Buy Insurance Brokerage From KKR, WSJ Reports

Aon is close to finalizing an agreement to acquire USI Insurance, an insurance brokerage owned by the private equity firm KKR Co. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, the deal is valued at approximately $17 billion. The information was provided by individuals familiar with the ongoing negotiations. This significant transaction would see Aon expanding its market presence by integrating the brokerage services currently managed under the ownership of KKR Co. into its operations.