Expert Perspectives

Preserving Culture While Accelerating Growth

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In today’s competitive merger and acquisition (M&A) market, finding the right partner is about more than valuation — it’s about preserving the culture and processes that made your business successful.

In this exclusive interview, Phil Trem, MarshBerry President, sits down with Vinnie Hager, National Director of Specialty Insurance at The Baldwin Group, to discuss the strategy behind his firm’s successful transaction. Vinnie shares why cultural alignment was non-negotiable, how maintaining a specialty operating model fueled continued success, and why reinvesting in people and technology was critical while sustaining more than 30% organic growth.


Whether you’re actively considering a transaction or simply planning for your firm’s future, this conversation offers practical insights every growth-minded leader can apply.

MarshBerry is a global leader in investment banking and consulting services, specializing in the insurance brokerage and wealth management sectors. If your firm seeks expert advisory guidance to refine your business strategies, drive sustainable growth, or facilitate a sale, MarshBerry is the ideal partner to support you in making these critical business decisions. Collaborating with a trusted advisor who deeply understands your business and the industry can help you maximize value at every stage of ownership.