Phil Trem

Trem covers brokerage mergers and acquisitions for Leader's Edge.
Choosing Between Two Future States
Industry Choosing Between Two Future States
The difference between M&A satisfaction and regret often comes down to one criti...
July 14, 2026
Benefits Deals Drop but Desire Remains
Industry Benefits Deals Drop but Desire Remains
Against headwinds, employee benefits firms look for growth opportunities even as...
May 26, 2026
Does AI Adoption Matter in M&A?
Industry Does AI Adoption Matter in M&A?
In mergers and acquisitions, it’s not the technology you build that attracts b...
April 28, 2026
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