USI Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries distribute property and casualty insurance and employee benefits products primarily to business clients and individuals in the United States. It operates in two segments, Insurance Brokerage and Specialized Benefits Services. The Insurance Brokerage segment provides property and casualty insurance products, including commercial property and general commercial liability, workers’ compensation, surety bonds, professional liability products, and personal lines; and employee benefits products and related services, such as individual and group medical, life, disability, and dental insurance. It also offers association and other endorsed products through various affinity marketing channels; and specialty wholesale insurance products, such as pharmaceutical product liability, professional liability, long-term care, and non-standard physicians coverage through other insurance brokers. In addition, this segment provides retirement products, which include a range of consulting and administration services related to retirement plans and employee benefit plans; and other related products and consulting services, including life and disability insurance, annuities, and estate planning. The Specialized Benefits Services segment sells workplace benefits insurance products and services; and provides enrollment and communication services related to employee benefits. The company sells its products and services directly, as well as through professional associations and affinity groups, and other insurance brokers.

Founded in 1994, USI is a leading distributor of insurance and financial products and services to businesses throughout the United States. USI is headquartered in Briarcliff Manor, NY, and operates out of 74 offices in 18 states. USI is a portfolio company of Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, a private equity affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. Additional information about USI may be found at www.usi.biz.