Phil Trem

Trem covers brokerage mergers and acquisitions for Leader's Edge.
Can Independents Compete in a Consolidating Market?
Industry Can Independents Compete in a Consolidating Market?
Insurance brokerage M&A is raising the bar on strategy, technology, and more for...
March 31, 2026
Walking the Tightrope
Industry Walking the Tightrope
Insurance brokerage M&A activity early this year modestly trails 2025’s pace. ...
March 31, 2026
Brokerage M&A Holds Firm in Volatile Economy
Industry Brokerage M&A Holds Firm in Volatile Economy
It wasn’t an easy ride, but insurance brokerage deal volume in 2025 eclipsed t...
March 31, 2026
The Specialty M&A Paradox
Industry The Specialty M&A Paradox
Specialty platforms have never been more desirable, but deal flow remains relati...
March 3, 2026
The Capital Effect
Industry The Capital Effect
Capital structures may dictate trends in insurance brokerage M&A in 2026.
January 21, 2026