USI Insurance Services ("USI") announced today that Jodi Moss has joined as national director of marketing and branding. Moss will further develop USI's overall marketing and branding strategy, and her first key deliverables will be to finalize the Company's official brand for its USI Solution tool and to work with key vertical leaders and contributors to further develop client capabilities. She will be located at the Company's headquarters in Valhalla, N.Y.

Moss has over 15 years of experience developing integrated marketing, branding and communications programs for a variety of non-profit and for profit organizations. As a senior marketing manager at PepsiCo, she oversaw various programs including product extensions and strategic growth initiatives. Prior to PepsiCo, she held a number of positions including communications director at The National Center for Children and Families which is part of Teachers College at Columbia University, and marketing positions at Dynamic Diamond Corporation and L'Oreal USA. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A in marketing and management from Columbia Business School.

"Jodi will play a key part in USI's continued push to emerge as the national brand in the U.S. middle market and specialty markets. Her track record has demonstrated measurable success at building programs that support brand awareness and growth, and I am confident that she has the skills and knowledge to further strengthen USI's brand equity and help us increase market share. I look forward to working with Jodi and welcome her to the USI team," said Sandra Usleman, USI's senior vice president and chief sales officer.

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

USI Insurance Services
Cecile M. Locurto, 914-747-6331
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