Phil Trem

Trem covers brokerage mergers and acquisitions for Leader's Edge.
Leadership Matters
Brokerage Ops Leadership Matters
While organic growth, sales velocity, and EBITDA margins are important to buyers...
August 30, 2025
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
Brokerage Ops The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
As previous top buyers pull back on M&A volume, others are ready to take their p...
July 12, 2025
Employee Benefits Firms Course Correct
Industry Employee Benefits Firms Course Correct
Commercial P&C brokers may want to consider the journey of the EB brokerage mode...
May 28, 2025
Time Kills M&A Deals
Brokerage Ops Time Kills M&A Deals
Closing brokerage M&A deals is complicated and laborious. For sellers, time is n...
April 30, 2025
M&A Picks up the Pace in Early 2025
Brokerage Ops M&A Picks up the Pace in Early 2025
Announced insurance transactions this year are 25% ahead of 2024. Could it be ca...
April 1, 2025