Phil Trem

Trem covers brokerage mergers and acquisitions for Leader's Edge.
Still Hot Through August
Brokerage Ops Still Hot Through August
Insurance mergers and acquisitions are up 15.5% from this time last year.
September 30, 2021
Consolidation Continues at Record Pace
Brokerage Ops Consolidation Continues at Record Pace
Specialty distributors are rising in the M&A deal counts.
August 31, 2021
The Taxman Cometh
Industry The Taxman Cometh
Between the COVID-19 comedown and the looming capital gains hike, M&A is revving...
July 20, 2021
Tax Increase Jitters
Brokerage Ops Tax Increase Jitters
Fears of potential U.S. tax increases cause more brokerages to consider a merger...
June 1, 2021
In Hindsight, Nothing Has Changed
Industry In Hindsight, Nothing Has Changed
An unprecedented M&A year in review
May 2, 2021