USI Insurance Services ("USI") announced on December 4, 2017 the closing on the acquisition of Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA ("WFIS"), formerly part of Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo") (NYSC:WFC). This purchase includes the Insurance Brokerage and Consulting, Employee Benefits and Property & Casualty national practices of WFIS, along with its Safehold Special Risk, Small Business Insurance, Student Insurance, Individual Health and Private Risk Management Insurance business lines.USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program and retirement solutions to large risk management clients, middle market companies, smaller firms and individuals. Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, USI connects together more than 8,000 industry-leading professionals across approximately 200 offices to serve clients' local, national and international needs. USI has become a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm by leveraging the USI ONE Advantage®, an interactive platform that integrates proprietary and innovative client solutions, networked local resources and expertise, and enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom line impact. USI attracts best-in-class industry talent with a long history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities. For more information, visit www.usi.com.