To The Point: A MarshBerry Video Series

2022 M&A in Review: Specialty Firms Bucking the Trend

January 26, 2023

George Bucur, MarshBerry Managing Director and Specialty Practice Co-Lead, breaks down the headlines and digs into the details of 2022 M&A activity and valuations. Hear insights into how specialty firms managed to increase transaction activity in 2022 when compared to 2021, while the number of retail broker transactions materially decreased. Watch this 3-minute video to learn more on how specialty remains in focus by buyers.

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