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VALHALLA, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefits and retirement plan consulting, has been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community for 2026.

Valhalla, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”) was recently named to the prestigious 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ list by Great Place To Work® and Fortune® Magazine. The Best Workplaces for Women list is based on an analysis of survey responses from nearly 605,000 women who work for Great Place To Work Certified™ companies that were eligible for the list. USI ranked 8th and is the only insurance brokerage and consulting firm in the top 10 out of 100 recognized organizations across industries in the large company category. 

Valhalla, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement consulting, today announced the impact of its 12th annual USI Gives Back campaign, an award-winning social responsibility program focused on supporting positive change in local communities. Throughout August and September, USI team members participated in 768 community volunteer events. Collectively, team members volunteered more than 19,900 hours, impacting 295,086 people and 17,485 animals. Additionally, 74 percent of this year's events supported one or more diverse or underrepresented groups. 

VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”) was recently named to the prestigious 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List by Great Place To Work® and Fortune. USI ranked No. 24 out of 50 organizations selected for this year’s list and was the top-ranked insurance brokerage and consulting firm in the large company category. The Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list is based on an analysis of survey responses from over 194,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the financial services and insurance industry. Earning a spot on this list means that USI is one of the best insurance companies to work for in the country. Commenting on the announcement, Michael Sicard, chairman and chief executive officer for USI, stated: “We are extremely proud to see USI recognized on this year’s Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List. This recognition demonstrates our firm-wide commitment to creating a different and better employee experience here at USI. Congratulations to our more than 10,000 team members who contribute to our industry-leading culture each day, and thank you for the invaluable contributions you bring to our organization, clients and communities.”Kim Van Orman, senior vice president and chief people officer for USI, added: “I am incredibly grateful to our exceptional team of professionals throughout the country for their dedication to USI, which led to this incredible honor. At USI, our people are at the heart of our organization, and we will always strive to provide them with an enriching employee experience that encourages innovation, collaboration and continuous learning, all while delivering superior business results.”The Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary For All™ Methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America’s largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1.3 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 8.2 million employees this year alone.Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, gender, sexual orientation, work status or other demographic identifier. View the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List.About USIUSI 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, N.Y., USI connects over 10,000 industry-leading professionals in 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 enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom-line impact. USI’s award-winning culture attracts best-in-class industry talent with a focus on innovation, technology, and industry expertise, along with a history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities. For more information, visit usi.com or follow us on LinkedIn. About the Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance ListGreat Place To Work selected the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Financial Services & Insurance by analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 1.3 million employees, representing the experiences of 8.2 million employees in the U.S. in 2023 and 2024. Of those responses, more than 194,000 responses were received from employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the financial services and insurance industry, and these rankings are based on that feedback. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. Companies with 10 to 999 employees competed in the small and medium category. Companies with 1,000 or more employees were considered for the large category. Read the full methodology.

Significant Investment Supports USI’s Long-Term Growth and Continued Innovation as an Industry Leader

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. and SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Affinity, a national program administrator and division of USI Insurance Services, along with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), today announced the launch of a new comprehensive insurance program specifically tailored to meet the needs of ASA members nationwide. As the endorsed broker for the ASA Insurance Program, USI Affinity will provide ASA members with exclusive access to a comprehensive selection of business and personal insurance solutions from A-rated carriers, including critical practice coverages, employee benefits and personal insurance coverages to protect members and their families. The new program is the first of its kind to be offered exclusively to ASA members.“We are excited to be working with USI to offer anesthesiologists a comprehensive and competitive set of insurance options to help mitigate risks and improve financial stability in both their practices and personal lives,” said ASA President Donald E. Arnold, M.D., FACHE, FASA. “Based on needs identified by ASA members, we have built innovative offerings with USI to support ASA members at any stage of their life and career. Our members will have access to industry-leading insurance products and solutions beneficial to residents and early career anesthesiologists, locums, solo practitioners, those transitioning into retirement and more.”USI Affinity Senior Vice President, Mike Mooney, stated, “We are proud to leverage our longstanding relationships with key carrier partners to deliver a broad offering to ASA members nationally. With industry-leading knowledge and solutions, we’ve customized our approach to maximize bottom-line impact and keep policies current with the evolving needs of anesthesiologists. Through our collaboration with the ASA, we’ve learned the needs and challenges faced by ASA members and developed a tailored insurance program to address them. As the program grows, we will work hard to continuously align our insurance solutions with the shifting needs of this membership.”Learn more about the new ASA Insurance Program administered by USI Affinity by visiting www.asainsurance.com. For information on becoming an ASA member, visit asahq.org/join or call 630-912-2552 to speak with a representative.About USI Affinity For over 80 years, USI Affinity has developed, marketed and administered programs to deliver unique advantages in insurance coverage, price and service. USI Affinity markets and administers insurance programs for organizations nationwide, representing more than 25 million association, union and alumni members. USI Affinity is a division of USI Insurance Services, one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. To learn more about USI Affinity, visit usiaffinity.com.About the American Society of AnesthesiologistsFounded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific society with more than 59,000 members organized to advance the medical practice of anesthesiology and secure its future. ASA is committed to ensuring anesthesiologists evaluate and supervise the medical care of all patients before, during, and after surgery. ASA members also lead the care of critically ill patients in intensive care units, as well as treat pain in both acute and chronic settings. For more information on the field of anesthesiology, visit the American Society of Anesthesiologists online at asahq.org. To learn more about how anesthesiologists help ensure patient safety, visit asahq.org/madeforthismoment. Follow ASA on Facebook, X, Instagram, Bluesky and LinkedIn.

Valhalla, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”) was recently named to the prestigious 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ list by Great Place To Work® and Fortune® Magazine. USI ranked No. 22 out of the top 50 organizations selected for this year’s list in the large company category. The Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list is based on an analysis of survey responses from over 194,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the financial services and insurance industry. Earning a spot on this list means that USI is one of the best insurance companies to work for in the country. 

Valhalla, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement consulting, has been recognized as a “Top Insurance Employer” for the eighth consecutive year by Insurance Business America (IBA). Now in its eighth year, IBA’s annual Top Insurance Employer program recognizes leading U.S. insurance organizations based on a series of employee satisfaction metrics, including benefits, compensation, culture, employee development and diversity. Commenting on the announcement, Mike Sicard, chairman and chief executive officer for USI, stated: “Being recognized for the eighth consecutive year is a testament to our team members and their unwavering dedication to continuing to innovate a firm where our clients succeed and our people thrive. We do well when our clients do well. This achievement belongs to every one of our 10,500+ team members whose passion and commitment shape USI’s exceptional culture. Thank you for making a positive difference for our clients, communities and each other.” 

VALHALLA, N.Y., July 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement plan consulting, today announced the launch of Ask V, a proprietary platform, powered by USI's OMNI AI technology, that delivers next generation insight for USI clients and prospective clients navigating their industry vertical challenges and opportunities for growth.

New Partnership Expands USI’s Oklahoma-based Commercial and Personal Risk Expertise

VALHALLA, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”) was recently named to the prestigious 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list by Great Place To Work® and Fortune. USI ranked 10th and is the only insurance brokerage and consulting firm in the top 50 out of 100 recognized organizations across industries in the large company category. The Best Workplaces for Women list is based on an analysis of survey responses from nearly 600,000 women who work for Great Place To Work Certified™ companies that were eligible for the list.Commenting on the announcement, Kim Van Orman, senior vice president and chief people officer for USI, stated: “I am extremely proud of our firm’s commitment to redefining what different and better looks like in a traditionally male-dominated industry. With women making up 60% of USI’s workforce, our culture of growth and innovation not only drives superior business results but also supports the advancement of women through tailored benefit offerings, professional development opportunities and unparalleled support programs.”Michael Sicard, chairman and chief executive officer for USI, added: “USI at its core is a problem solver. And if you want to solve the most difficult and complex problems, focusing a diverse team of minds will produce the most robust solutions. Diversity, in all its forms, makes us better able to serve our clients and solve their most complex problems. We are honored to see USI represented on this year’s Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list, as we continue to foster and innovate an inclusive and empowering environment for women’s career growth and advancement at USI.”The Best Workplaces for Women list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary For All™ Methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America’s largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1.3 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 8.2 million employees this year alone.Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for women regardless of job role, race, sexual orientation, work status or other demographic identifier. Great Place To Work analyzed the gender balance of each workplace compared with Bureau of Labor Statistics industry data. Companies were also assessed on how representation changes as women rise from front-line positions to the board of directors. View the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list.About USIUSI 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, N.Y., USI connects over 10,000 industry-leading professionals in 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 enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom-line impact. USI’s award-winning culture attracts best-in-class industry talent with a focus on innovation, technology, and industry expertise, along with a history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities. For more information, visit usi.com or follow us on LinkedIn. About the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women ListGreat Place To Work selected the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women List by analyzing the survey responses of nearly 600,000 employees who work for Great Place To Work Certified™ companies that also meet the criteria for this list. To be eligible, a company must employ at least 50 women, have least 20% of non-executive managers who are women, and have at least one female C-suite executive. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. Read the full methodology.

VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement consulting, today announced the results of its 11th annual USI Gives Back campaign, an award-winning social responsibility program focused on supporting positive change in local communities across the country. Throughout June, July and August, in honor of the company’s 30th anniversary, USI team members supported 1,100 community volunteer events. Collectively, team members volunteered more than 24,000 hours, representing a 66% increase over last year’s volunteer campaign. Additionally, 78% of this year's events supported one or more diverse or underrepresented groups. Since its inception in 2014, the USI Gives Back program has positively impacted over three million lives.“We are thrilled to share the positive impact our teams made through this year’s 11th annual USI Gives Back volunteer campaign,” stated Kim Van Orman, senior vice president and chief people officer for USI. “It is incredibly rewarding to see our team members across the country embrace the spirit of this program, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to supporting the diverse needs and charitable causes within the communities we serve.”Michael Sicard, USI’s chairman and CEO, stated: “The spirit of our annual Gives Back community investment program is woven deep into our organization’s values and culture, representing a special time each year when our teams come together to refresh, rebuild, uplift and support the local communities we serve. I want to thank all of our team members for their invaluable volunteer contributions and for making this year’s extended volunteer campaign a tremendous success in honor of our 30th anniversary.” For additional information on USI Gives Back, visit www.usi.com/community.About USIUSI 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, N.Y., USI connects over 10,000 industry-leading professionals in 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 enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom-line impact. USI’s award-winning culture attracts best-in-class industry talent with a focus on innovation, technology, and industry expertise, along with a history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities. For more information, visit usi.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”) today announced an expansion of its ongoing support of nonprofit organization One Tree Planted to assist in the planting of over 30,000 trees in the U.S. as part of USI’s yearlong 30th anniversary celebration in 2024. This contribution will be made ahead of Plant a Tree Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, a global day of action that encourages tree planting, to promote urban reforestation, support the planting of additional trees in U.S. national parks, and help restore areas impacted by forest fires. Since 2019, USI has contributed to One Tree Planted’s mission by helping to plant more than 60,000 trees throughout the U.S. Kim Van Orman, USI’s chief human resources officer, shared, “We are thrilled to commemorate USI’s 30th anniversary by strengthening our commitment to creating a more sustainable environment and making a meaningful impact in the local communities we are privileged to serve. With more than 10,000 dedicated professionals across the country, this special contribution represents three trees planted for each of our team members in honor of USI’s 30 years of service, innovation and growth.”USI’s Chairman and CEO, Michael Sicard, added, “We are honored to serve the thousands of local communities where USI team members are passionate and committed community members. Helping preserve and improve the environment in our communities, including those devastated by wildfires, benefits today's families and future generations and helps ensure a healthy future."To learn more about USI’s commitment to the environment and award-winning culture of sustainability, visit usi.com/environmental-sustainability. To learn more about One Tree Planted and Plant a Tree Day, visit onetreeplanted.org. About USI 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 over 10,000 industry-leading professionals from 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 enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom-line impact. USI’s award-winning culture attracts best-in-class industry talent with a focus on innovation, technology and industry expertise, along with a history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities. For more information, visit usi.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

VALHALLA, N.Y., June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement plan consulting, today announced the launch of PATH™ (patent pending), a proprietary technology-enabled risk control platform for clients. The new platform leverages industry-specific benchmark data to generate tailored risk control solutions to address organizations’ top claim drivers based on their industry, sub-vertical, size and geography, providing access to expert insights, innovative and customized solutions, quantified return on investment, and market-leading vendors at USI-preferred pricing.Developing an effective risk control strategy amid an ever-changing risk landscape can be daunting for organizations balancing cost and complexity. With PATH, businesses can access a leading-edge technology platform designed to address gaps in their risk management programs through a guided, analytics-driven experience that pairs risk management solutions with individual loss drivers to enable a streamlined, cost-effective decision-making process.“Unlike Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote about the certainty of death and taxes – injuries, accidents and disasters are avoidable,” stated Michael Sicard, USI’s Chairman & CEO. “Using cutting-edge, technology-enabled solutions, PATH empowers businesses to prevent and abate risks before they emerge, protecting your treasure and health, providing a clear understanding of where your risks exist, what causes them, how to minimize and stop them from happening, with clear financial impact all the way through to tactical execution.”USI’s National Technical Resource and Specialty Practice Leader, Renee Dube, added, “In an environment where risk management is more critical than ever, PATH sets a new standard by helping organizations transform their existing risk management strategies through targeted risk control guidance, access to exclusive vendor pricing, and dynamic financial modeling to assess the immediate and long-term economic impacts of different risk control solutions.”For additional information on PATH, contact your local USI representative or click here to learn more and request a custom demo.  About USI 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, N.Y., USI connects over 10,000 industry-leading professionals in 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 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 usi.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

VALHALLA, N.Y., May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement plan consulting, has been named a winner of Glassdoor’s inaugural award for Best-Led Companies 2024 in the nation, ranking as No. 11 among companies across all industries in the U.S. with 1,000+ employees. USI is the only insurance brokerage firm among the recognized top 50. This award honors companies with leadership teams that go above and beyond to redefine the employee experience. Notably, unlike some workplace awards, Glassdoor’s awards importantly include and rely upon input over the past year from employees who anonymously submit a company review on Glassdoor.“The honor of being recognized among the top companies across all industries, and the only insurance brokerage firm to be recognized, is a direct reflection of and credit to USI’s more than 10,000 team members who create, innovate and demonstrate USI’s ONE Advantage in our work with clients each and every day,” stated Michael Sicard, USI chairman and CEO. Kim Van Orman, chief human resources officer for USI, added, “Our people are the driving force behind our firm’s success, and we have worked tirelessly to create a people-focused culture that delivers a differentiated employee experience. There are nearly 25,000 companies across the U.S. with 1,000 or more employees, so to appear on this list is truly an honor.”  Glassdoor award winners for the Best-Led Companies 2024 are determined using Glassdoor’s proprietary awards algorithm, and each leadership approval rating was determined based on the quantity, quality and consistency of Glassdoor-approved company reviews submitted by U.S.-based employees between March 1, 2023, and February 29, 2024. During the year-long eligibility period, companies considered for the list must have more than 1,000 employees and receive at least 100 ratings across two leadership attributes: CEO job performance and senior management. Glassdoor’s complete awards methodology can be found here.View Glassdoor’s list of the 50 Best-Led Companies 2024. To explore available career opportunities with USI, visit jobs.usi.com for a complete listing of our open roles.  About USI 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, N.Y., USI connects over 10,000 industry-leading professionals from 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 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 usi.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

New Partnership Expands USI’s Texas-Based Presence and Expertise

Annual Program Recognizes Leading Organizations for Their Commitment to Prioritizing Diversity

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Affinity and Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORLSI) today announced a new strategic partnership to offer a superior, comprehensive Lawyers Professional Liability insurance program to attorneys and law firms in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and South Carolina, effective immediately."We are excited to announce this new partnership with Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance,” stated Mike Mooney, USI Affinity’s Senior Vice President and Professional Liability Practice Leader. “This collaboration represents a milestone in our ongoing commitment to serving the legal community through the expansion of our Lawyers Professional Liability insurance program in five additional states. USI Affinity understands the unique needs and challenges legal professionals face, and this new partnership with Old Republic allows us to provide tailored, comprehensive insurance coverage to even more attorneys and firms across the country. Together, we will continue to innovate and adapt to the changing legal environment, providing outstanding coverage and risk management solutions.”Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance President, Mike Furlong added: “This exciting partnership reflects our dedication to delivering high-quality insurance offerings, risk management and support to legal practitioners. USI Affinity has earned its reputation as the industry’s leading broker specializing in Lawyers Professional Liability insurance, and we are confident that together, our teams will continually deliver next-level solutions to attorneys and law firms.”For additional information, please contact Mike Mooney at Mike.Mooney@usi.com or 610-537-1441.About USI AffinityFor over 75 years, USI Affinity has developed, marketed and administered programs to deliver unique advantages in insurance coverage, price and service. USI Affinity markets and administers insurance programs for over 440 organizations nationwide, representing more than 22 million association, union and alumni members. USI Affinity is a division of USI Insurance Services. For more information about USI Affinity, follow us on LinkedIn or visit www.usi.com. About Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORLSI)ORLSI is a team of proven experts specializing in Lawyers Professional Liability insurance. With ORLSI’s underwriting, actuarial, and claims expertise, along with responsive products and a focus on risk management, we are well-positioned to meet the needs of both current and future law firm customers.

VALHALLA, N.Y., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement consulting, today announced the results of its 10th annual USI Gives Back campaign, an award-winning social responsibility program focused on supporting positive change in local communities across the country. Throughout August and September, USI team members participated in 308 community volunteer events, totaling over 14,500 hours of volunteerism. Additionally, 73 percent of this year's events supported one or more diverse or underrepresented groups. Since its inception in 2014, the USI Gives Back program has positively impacted over 2.7 million lives.

New Partnership Establishes a Hawaii-Based Presence for USI and Strengthens the Firm’s Commercial and Personal Risk Insurance Expertise

VALHALLA, N.Y., Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement consulting, has been recognized as a “Top Insurance Employer” for the sixth consecutive year by Insurance Business America (IBA). Now in its sixth year, IBA’s annual Top Insurance Employer program recognizes leading U.S. insurance organizations based on a series of employee satisfaction metrics, including benefits, compensation, culture, employee development and commitment to diversity and inclusion.Commenting on the announcement, Michael Sicard, chairman and chief executive officer for USI, stated: “We are honored to once again be recognized among Insurance Business America’s leading insurance industry employers for the sixth consecutive year. I want to congratulate our more than 10,000 team members who make this multi-year industry recognition possible and thank them for the invaluable contributions they bring to our organization and the clients and communities we serve each day.”Kim Van Orman, senior vice president and chief human resources officer for USI, added: “We are proud to have cultivated a supportive and inclusive culture at USI that rewards and empowers our people to recognize their full potential and grow both personally and professionally. This multi-year industry achievement serves as continued motivation for us to consistently raise the bar when it comes to innovating an exceptional employee experience that drives satisfaction, engagement and superior business results.”IBA’s Top Insurance Employer program consists of a two-phase qualification process, including an employer form submission and an anonymous employee satisfaction survey. Company results are distributed across four categories based on the number of employees and overall employee satisfaction scores. Learn more about IBA’s Top Insurance Employers program.About USIUSI 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 over 10,000 industry-leading professionals from more than 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 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 usi.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Affinity today announced that its travel insurance division, USI Affinity Travel Insurance Services, has been named to Forbes Advisor’s annual list of the Best Travel Insurance Companies for the fourth year in a row. USI Affinity received a top ranking on this year’s list based on policy benefits and available coverage options most important to travelers. In its evaluation, Forbes Advisor scored 53 policies to identify the best travel insurance plans using data provided by Squaremouth, a travel insurance comparison provider.The 2023 rankings were based on each plan’s score for benefits and average prices for various trips and traveler profiles. The benefits that were scored included medical expenses, medical evacuation, Covid-related medical coverage, “Cancel For Any Reason” upgrade, baggage delay required waiting time, baggage reimbursement, hurricane and weather coverage requirements, “Interruption For Any Reason” upgrade, pre-existing medical condition exclusion waiver, travel delay required waiting time and trip interruption.“USI Affinity is proud to once again be recognized by Forbes Advisor for the fourth year in a row, especially this year as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Travel Insurance Services,” stated USI Affinity’s Travel Insurance Division Leader Daria Porreca. “Over the last three years, we have worked diligently to adapt and respond to changing regulations while meeting the evolving needs of travelers. In addition, our longstanding relationships with our carrier partners have allowed us to develop a suite of products that can benefit a variety of traveler profiles. Whether we’re serving travel suppliers, business accounts or individual travelers, we strive to provide travel insurance solutions that enable our customers to travel with greater protection and peace of mind. We look forward to continued growth, strong partnerships and opportunities to serve our current and future customers in 2023 and beyond.”USI Affinity Travel Insurance Services also had a plan featured on Forbes Advisor’s list of Best Covid-19 Travel Insurance for 2023. Forbes Advisor is a trusted destination for unbiased money and business advice, news and reviews, dedicated to helping consumers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease. To view Forbes Advisor’s complete list of the Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2023, visit their rankings page. About USI AffinityFor over 75 years, USI Affinity has developed, marketed and administered programs to deliver unique advantages in insurance coverage, price and service. USI Affinity markets and administers insurance programs for over 440 organizations nationwide, representing more than 22 million association, union and alumni members. USI Affinity is a division of USI Insurance Services. For more information about USI Affinity, please visit www.usiaffinity.com.

New Partnership Strengthens USI Affinity’s Law Firm Program Expertise

Annual Volunteer Campaign Inspires Positive Change in Local Communities

Partnership Establishes New Oklahoma-based Retirement Consulting Presence for USI

Proprietary solution platform offers USI clients prioritized access to a network of industry-leading cyber risk management providers at discounted pricing