Episode 174: Broad Street Consulting – The Godmothers of Insurance Asset Management Search

In this engaging episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, sits down with Margot DeMore and Milena Humplik, the co-founders and managing partners of Broad Street Consulting Group, a firm specializing in insurance asset management search. Referred to as the "godmothers of insurance asset management search," Margot and Milena share their unique journeys into the industry, with Milena recounting her family's escape from Czechoslovakia and eventual success in the U.S., and Margot discussing her formative experiences at Boston Latin School that fueled her passion for diversity and inclusion.

The discussion dives deep into the current landscape of insurance asset management, exploring the significant demand for talent in the sector. They emphasize the importance of firms having a long-term commitment to building their insurance business and the challenges of attracting and retaining top talent. Margot and Milena also offer valuable advice for both distribution leaders looking to break into the insurance space and insurance asset allocators facing attrition. The episode wraps up with insights on the future of the insurance asset management industry and the importance of maintaining a strong professional network and brand.