USI acquires Ohio benefits firm

Accelerated Benefits in Ohio has been acquired by New York-based USI Insurance Services, the companies announced.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1986 by Thomas P. Wagoner and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Accelerated Benefits and its employees will remain at the current Dublin location. Wagoner has been named president of USI Columbus Employee Benefit Division.

Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, USI is a local and national insurance brokerage and consulting firm, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk and retirement solutions throughout the United States.