LONDON (November 25, 2016) – Aon today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Admix, a leading health and benefits brokerage and solutions firm in Brazil. Financial terms were not disclosed and the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

“The private health insurance market in Brazil has shown steady growth in recent years despite challenging macroeconomic conditions. We expect growth in this sector to accelerate as economic conditions improve and employers continue to look for ways to attract and retain key talent,” said John Zern, CEO, Aon Health & Benefits. “Admix complements Aon’s existing industry-leading capabilities, more than doubles our presence in Brazil and also expands our ability to serve clients in Latin America, and around the world.”

Admix is a recognized pioneer and innovator in health and benefits brokerage and solutions in Brazil that has been serving clients for more than 25 years. The company has more than 1.4 million beneficiaries across approximately 6,700 companies of all industries and sizes and places approximately $2 billion BRL in health & benefits premiums each year.

“Aon’s breadth and depth of experience, strong carrier relationships, and world-class capabilities will enhance our ability to create and execute health solutions,” said Cesar Antunes, founder and owner of Admix.  “Admix’s broker partners and clients will continue to realize financial and operational benefits from a scaled operating platform as well as enhanced data & analytics capabilities. We are excited about Aon’s vision for the future of health and benefits in Brazil as evidenced by this investment to create a combined firm with the highest quality people and solutions in the industry.”

“We have been exploring opportunities to enhance our capabilities in Brazil and the Latin America region, and the acquisition of Admix provides us with expanded offerings in a sector that is of growing importance to employers, the country’s economy and consumers in Brazil,” said Fernando Pereira, CEO, Aon Risk Solutions Latin America. “We are enthusiastic about the opportunities that our union with Admix will deliver to our clients, broker partners and colleagues.”

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About Admix
Admix is a leading health and benefits broker and benefits administrator focused on the SME market in Brazil. Founded 25 years ago and located in São Paulo, Brazil, with over 900 employees, Admix serves more than 6,700 clients and has issued more than $500 million in premium in 2015. Admix’s strength lies in its deep knowledge of clients and products, combined with its scale, distribution (more than 500 active associated brokers) and superior technology, that enables a superior value proposition for clients. Admix’s proprietary IT platform allows real-time operations monitoring and efficient implementation for new clients. The firm is uniquely positioned to succeed in the high-growth Brazilian private health and benefits market.

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