USI Establishes Atlanta Office, Expands In Georgia

Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO

Monday, November 7th, 2016

USI Insurance Services has completed its transaction to purchase Johnson & Bryan, a leading retail property-casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. This transaction will expand USI's footprint into a new city and market where USI is looking to invest and grow. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Michael J. Sicard, chairman and chief executive officer of USI, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Robert and his team to our growing USI family. We are excited to establish a great presence in Atlanta, and are committed to continue our investment and growth in Georgia alongside our exceptional team in Savannah. As we continue to invest in new markets that strengthen our business, Johnson & Bryan's customer-centric culture and reputation for delivering superior risk management services perfectly complement the USI ONE Advantage® platform. This move enables us to leverage our combined strengths to provide an expanded suite of solutions and support that will enhance the experience of existing and future clients, and their communities."

Robert C. Wynne, president of Johnson & Bryan Inc., said: "In joining forces with USI, our customers will not only continue to enjoy locally coordinated insurance solutions, but can tap into game-changing analytics through USI's Omni knowledge engine, a national network of technical resources and a robust enterprise planning process. I look forward to working with Mike and his team in helping us grow our marketshare in Atlanta based upon our mutual principles of collaboration, excellence, accountability and social corporate responsibility."