USI Insurance Services ("USI") announced today that Lindsay D. Wetherill has been promoted to national practice leader for population health management. Formerly, Lindsay led the population health management practice for the Midwest region of USI. In his new role, Wetherill will be responsible for developing USI's national wellness programs and will remain located at the USI Cincinnati, Ohio office.

Wetherill will work with the Company's national population management team, benefits consultants and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) counsel to design long-term wellness strategies that encourage employees and spouses to focus on basic health issues, promote medical self-help and implement targeted chronic disease management. Prior to USI, Wetherill developed nationally recognized corporate wellness programs for several Fortune 100 companies. Wetherill's programs included a national screening program and chronic disease management programs.

"Lindsay's 25 years of experience in corporate wellness along with his leadership skills are well suited to lead the national practice for population health management at USI, said Philip Larson, USI's co-president and chief operating officer, USI's retail brokerage division. Without question, Lindsay will further USI's population health management practice and successfully create a new culture of wellness for our clients and their employees."

About USI Insurance Services

USI is the 3rd largest privately held insurance broker1, the 4th largest privately held commercial lines broker in the United States2, and the 14th largest insurance brokerage firm in the world3. With more than 4,000 dedicated, experienced and innovative professionals, USI is a leader in middle market property-casualty, employee benefits, personal lines, retirement, program and specialty business. USI has been recognized for its innovation by Information Week 500 the last three years and Best's Review January 2014 Innovation Showcase. USI is headquartered in Valhalla, N.Y. and operates out of more than 100 offices across the United States. Additional information about USI may be found at www.usi.biz.

1 Insurance Journal Top 100 Privately Held Independent Agencies Ranking 2013
2 Insurance Journal Top 50 Privately Held Commercial Lines Leader Ranking 2013 (excludes non standard auto brokers-aggregators)
3 A.M. Best Top Global Insurance Brokers Ranking 2013

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